Passau can be conveniently reached by train – including international long-distance trains – and car. The nearest airports are Munich (Germany) and Linz (Austria), with train connections to Passau.
Landing at Munich airport your onward journey by train: Train tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines in the Airport Centre (MAC), located on Level 03. For railway connections between Passau and Munich airport, visit the Deutsche Bahn website.
Landing at Munich airport your onward journey by car: via autobahn A92 Landshut – Passau.
Landing at Linz airport your onward journey continues journey by train: Take the shuttle bus to Hörsching Railway Station ('Bahnhof Hörsching'), then take the Hörsching – Wels – Passau train.
Landing at Linz airport journey by car: Via autobahn A25/A8 in the direction of Passau. This is a toll road – please make sure you have the correct toll sticker ('Vignette') attached to your windscreen before you enter the autobahn. Toll stickers can be purchased from most filling stations.
The airports in Nürnberg (NUE) and Vienna (VIE) can also be reached fairly easily from Passau. However, these generally require tickets for high speed / long distance trains, which are more costly when bought on the day of travel or as flexible tickets.
The Passau Christmas market or "Christkindlmarkt" is one highlight that we suggest to visit e.g. after the first conference day on our way to the dinner. You can experience the atmospheric lighting in Passau's small alleys and streets of the old town, and walk past historic buildings of the city of three rivers ("Danube, Inn and Ilz") from the University you will be able to walk by foot alongsinde the river Inn an head towards the impressive towers of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Directly in front of the baroque landmark the Christkindlmarkt with many different booths and stands will be an enjoyable moment.
More: https://tourism.passau.de/leisure-sports/events/event-highlights/christmas-market-at-the-cathedral/
