Passau
Beautifully situated at the confluence of three rivers — the Danube, Inn, and Ilz — on the Austrian and Czech borders, Passau is a baroque gem and one of Bavaria's most scenic cities. The University of Passau is well-regarded for law, business informatics, and computer science. Its small-town atmosphere, very affordable living, and easy connections to Vienna and Prague via train make it a charming and practical study destination.
Universities
1 institutions — public universities are tuition-free
University of Passau
Indian Life
Groceries, spices and places of worship to feel at home
Asia Markt Passau
- Area
- Innenstadt
- Specialty
- Mixed Asian — basic Indian range
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 10-19
Indian students' community group (Uni Passau)
Hindu- Deity
- Multi-deity
- Area
- Innstadt
- Events
- Diwali and Holi celebrations on campus
Healthcare
Emergency numbers and the major hospitals in town
Klinikum Passau
The city's only main hospital, comprehensive general and specialist care
Tip: Always carry your Krankenkassenkarte (health insurance card) — doctors and hospitals require it at every visit. Without it you may be billed directly.
Getting Around
Airports, rail connections and the passes worth getting
Munich Airport (MUC)
~2h by RE/IC train via Munich Hbf — the main hub for India/international flights
Linz Airport (LNZ)
~1h by train to Linz, limited routes, mainly Austrian domestic
IC trains: Munich (~2h), Vienna (~2.5h), Prague (~3h via Linz). City buses cover the compact town. Cycling along the Danube Cycle Path is very popular.
Cost of Living
Typical monthly expenses in Passau
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