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Passau

Passau, where three rivers meet, is a start point for Danube cruises, about two hours from Munich.

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Peak season: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Make the most of your stop

Things to do in Passau

3 recommendations

Choose an easy wander, a local highlight or a bigger day out. Compare practical details before you head ashore.

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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Baroque, with one of the largest church organs in the world.
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The Dreiflüsseeck
The point where the Danube, Inn and Ilz meet, in three colours.
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Photo: Landeshauptstadt München
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Munich
The Marienplatz and beer halls, for a pre-cruise stay.
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Getting to your ship

Airport to cruise port

Passau is about 180 km from Munich Airport, about 2 hours by road or 2.5 hours by train with a change. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

MUC

Munich Airport

To Passau · one way

Airport lounges

Verified transfer prices from MUC have not been published yet. Check the transport operator before booking.

Rental cars: Available in Munich with one-way drop-offs possible, but the line's coach is simpler.

Know before you go

Safety ashore

Women travelers

Extra caution advised

Canada recommends heightened caution because of terrorism and warns of theft at transport hubs, tourist sites and Christmas markets. Stay alert in crowds and follow local security instructions. Editorial assessment for women visiting the port, based on country-level advice; no women-specific terminal incident rate has been verified. Local conditions and individual routes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

Government travel advice

LGBTQ+ travelers

Routine precautions

U.S. government advice describes legal same-sex marriage, sexual-orientation protections and supported Pride events, including Cologne and Hamburg. Keep alert in crowded places and follow wider security advice; legal protections do not eliminate harassment. Editorial assessment based on the cited sources; conditions may vary by route, time and individual circumstances.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

Official safety, legal or local LGBTQ+ guidance

Editorial guidance reflects the cited advice and review date. Laws, attitudes and conditions can differ within a destination. No rating guarantees personal safety.

Pick your moment

When to go

Jan: Low season
Feb: Low season
Mar: Low season
Apr: Shoulder season
May: High season
Jun: High season
Jul: High season
Aug: High season
Sep: High season
Oct: Shoulder season
Nov: Shoulder season
Dec: Low season

● High season○ Shoulder season◌ Low season

River cruises run from spring to autumn, with Christmas markets in December.

Who else is in port?

Port crowding index

100 is average. 150 means 50% more ship passenger capacity than this port’s observed hourly average over the past 30 days; 50 means half the average.

Checking ships in port…

Estimate for tracked catalog ships, based on published passenger capacity, not actual passengers ashore. Port areas are approximate circles around published port coordinates. Only positions reported within an hour at 1 knot or less are counted; ships at anchor may be included. Missing AIS reports and untracked ships can understate crowding. Quiet observed hours count toward the average; collection outages do not.

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