Destination Danube
To make the journey to your Danube cruise as stress-free, uncomplicated and safe as possible, you will find all the important details about getting to Passau and our ships here.
Get on board safely and relaxed, regardless of whether you arrive by car, train or plane.
Arrival and Departure 2025
Travel to Passau by train
TRAVEL WITH DEUTSCHE BAHN AG
Thanks to our partnership with Deutsche Bahn (German railway company), you can travel to and from your A-ROSA cruise comfortably and flexibly with a rail connection that fits your itinerary. Trains operated by Deutsche Bahn and selected private rail companies, as well as some long-distance buses from the Deutsche Bahn network, are available for your journey.
Travel comfortably and protect the environment: when you travel by train to the dock, you're using 100% green electricity. All electric ICE and IC/EC trains already run on electricity from renewable sources – a small step with a big impact for our planet.
A-ROSA RAIL & CRUISE Ticket includes:
- Seat reservation
- City-Ticket (allows travel on local public transport for departure and arrival)
- Free travel for children under 15 when accompanied by an adult (seat reservation required)
- Flexible stopovers within the ticket’s validity period
- Option to cancel your booking
- Modified passenger rights
Your travel documents will include a voucher code. Use this code to book the train connection of your choice to and from the port. Instructions can be found here.
Ticket validity: the voucher can be used to book travel for the day of the start and end of your cruise, the day before, or the day after. Tickets are valid for one day (for journeys up to 100 km) or two days (for journeys over 100 km), until 3:00 a.m. the day after the last valid day. For trips under 100 km, you must begin your journey on the specified travel date.
For train journeys booked individually: We strongly recommend allowing plenty of time for your rail journey, especially during periods of high traffic or adverse weather conditions. Significant delays can occur, so please ensure your schedule allows for a timely arrival at the port — ideally at least 3 hours before departure. Please note that you are responsible for arriving at the port on time.
TRANSFER SERVICE PASSAU STATION – SHIP
Due to limited taxi availability in Passau, especially on weekends, we recommend booking the transfer service between the train station and your A-ROSA ship in advance. The cost is € 12.50 per person each way, or € 25 for a round trip.
This transfer is only available on embarkation and disembarkation days. GLOBUS transfer buses will be waiting just outside the main station entrance on the left-hand side. The bus departs at around 3 p.m. on embarkation day. If you have any questions on the day of arrival, feel free to contact your A-ROSA ship directly — the phone number can be found in your travel documents. On disembarkation day, return transfers to the station will be arranged in the morning, and details will be provided on board.
Book the transfer individually online:
Alternatively, you can also book via the A-ROSA App, or through your travel agency or the A-ROSA Service Center.
Cruises in 2025
Prices for return trip Passau
2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|
€ 198 | € 358 |
Prices for a one-way ticket to Passau
2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|
€ 99 | € 179 |

PLEASE NOTE for all Rail & Cruise offers
RAIL & CRUISE offers are not eligible for BahnCard discounts. No bahn.bonus points can be collected. For bookings and information on rail travel, please contact the A-ROSA Service Center on +49 381 2026001.
Travelling to Passau or Vienna by private car
Car Parking in Passau
If you’re arriving in Passau by car, we offer parking at the Globus Parking Garage. Your vehicle, including additional equipment, is insured up to a maximum value of € 25,000 while parked. Insurance coverage is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the parking contract.
We’ll take you and your luggage directly from the parking garage to the ship – and back again after your cruise. On the day of embarkation, you can drop off your car at the Globus Parking Garage between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. A shuttle service operated by Globus Parkservice will then take you straight to the ship. This transfer is included in the parking fee.
Important information for suite guests:
Early entry into the parking garage before 1:30 p.m. is not possible. If you arrive earlier, you are welcome to board the ship starting at 12:00 p.m. You can then drive to the parking garage during regular opening hours from 1:30 p.m.
Further details about parking and how to book this service will be provided with your travel documents.
Reserve your parking space here: globus-group.de/home (website only available in German)
Luggage Service
If you’d like to have your luggage sent ahead to the port of departure, TEFRA Travel Logistics offers a convenient door-to-ship and return luggage service. This service is available for embarkation and disembarkation ports in Passau, Vienna, Cologne, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Lyon, and Paris.
Please note: This service is only available within Germany.
For more information and bookings, please call the free service hotline: 0800 5002352. You’ll also receive a detailed information and booking leaflet along with your travel documents.
Members of the A-ROSA Club receive a 10 % discount on this service (valid only for Danube and Rhine cruises).
For 2025 cruises departing from and returning to Passau
Duration/Nights | Covered parking space in parking garage in Passau | Fenced garage yard in Passau | VIP garage¹ in Passau | Electric vehicle garage² in Passau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | € 68 | € 56 | € 77 | € 98 |
5 | € 78 | € 62 | € 85 | € 108 |
7 | € 94 | € 80 | € 106 | € 124 |
9 | € 110 | € 91 | € 121 | € 140 |
14 | € 137 | € 121 | € 156 | € 167 |
18 | € 159 | € 146 | € 177 | € 189 |
¹ Parking space with a maximum width of 3.30 m (standard spaces up to 2.50 m)
² Parking space with charging option for electric vehicles (230 V connection)
Parking on the outdoor lot is not available during the following periods: 01 May - 11 May 2025 | 05 Sep - 14 Sep 2025 | 01 Nov 2025. - 01 April 2026
Arrival by Plane
A-ROSA scheduled flight arrangement
- Scheduled economy-class flights with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Air France, KLM, TAP Air Portugal or a comparable airline. Please note that your booked flight may be operated by a partner airline under a codeshare agreement.
- Checked baggage allowance according to airline regulations
- Airport taxes and fees
- Transfers between airport and ship are included in Lyon, Paris, Porto, and Vienna, provided arrival is on the day of embarkation and departure on the day of disembarkation. Please note: Transfer times from the airport to the ship are aligned with the earliest possible check-in time on board. Depending on your flight's arrival time, this may result in waiting times at the airport.
Availability/Pricing
If you have booked your flights through A-ROSA, you will receive your personal file key and detailed flight schedule – including flight numbers and times – with your travel documents. The number of available seats is limited. Prices are subject to availability in the relevant booking class and may change due to fuel surcharges and airport taxes. All details and prices listed reflect the status as of print (July 2024) and are subject to change. Flights may be direct or include one or more connections. Your specific flight itinerary will be provided with your travel documents.
For bookings or more information about your flight package, call us at: +49 381 2026001
AIRPORT Check-in
At most airports, check-in is available via electronic kiosks. You’ll receive your boarding passes by entering a machine-readable ID or your credit card and your file key, which you’ll find in your flight information. If you require assistance, please contact the airline’s service staff on-site. Be sure to arrive at the airport well in advance of your departure time. In accordance with legal requirements, we refer you to the official information on passenger rights under the Montreal Convention, available at: www.iatatravelcentre.com/tickets If you have internet access, you can check in online via your airline’s website starting 72 hours before departure (Eurowings) or 23 hours before departure (Lufthansa, SWISS).
AIRPORT - SHIP TRANSFER
After collecting your checked luggage, please proceed to the arrivals hall. In front of the Burger King restaurant, a staff member from our partner Globus Schiffsservice will be waiting for you, holding a sign — either with the A-ROSA logo or your name, depending on the group size. You will then be escorted to the transfer vehicle (usually a minibus) and driven directly to your ship.
Arrival with individually booked flights
If you have arranged your flight independently or via a travel agency, we recommend taking a taxi from the airport to the ship. The fare is approximately € 20 to € 25 per ride. Please note that luggage may be subject to additional charges. Surcharges may also apply at night and on Sundays or public holidays. Taxis are readily available at the airport on the day of embarkation. For your return journey, taxis from the ship to the airport can be pre-booked at the reception on board at your own expense.
Car Parking at the Airport
If you’re travelling to the airport by private car, you can easily book your parking space through Holiday Extras. The terms and conditions of the parking contract apply.
Book your parking space here.
Cruises in 2025
Return flight to/from Vienna
(no partial routes possible, no guaranteed direct connection)
From/To Airport | Price per person |
|---|---|
Düsseldorf | € 518 |
Frankfurt | € 618 |
Berlin | € 518 |
Hamburg | € 518 |
Hannover | € 648 |
Stuttgart | € 518 |
Zurich | € 768 |



Arrival and Departure 2026
Travel to Passau by train
TRAVEL WITH DEUTSCHE BAHN AG
Thanks to our partnership with Deutsche Bahn (German railway company), you can travel to and from your A-ROSA cruise comfortably and flexibly with a rail connection that fits your itinerary. Trains operated by Deutsche Bahn and selected private rail companies, as well as some long-distance buses from the Deutsche Bahn network, are available for your journey.
Travel comfortably and protect the environment: when you travel by train to the dock, you're using 100% green electricity. All electric ICE and IC/EC trains already run on electricity from renewable sources – a small step with a big impact for our planet.
A-ROSA RAIL & CRUISE Ticket includes:
- Seat reservation
- City-Ticket (allows travel on local public transport for departure and arrival)
- Free travel for children under 15 when accompanied by an adult (seat reservation required)
- Flexible stopovers within the ticket’s validity period
- Option to cancel your booking
- Modified passenger rights
Your travel documents will include a voucher code. Use this code to book the train connection of your choice to and from the port. Instructions can be found here.
Ticket validity: the voucher can be used to book travel for the day of the start and end of your cruise, the day before, or the day after. Tickets are valid for one day (for journeys up to 100 km) or two days (for journeys over 100 km), until 3:00 a.m. the day after the last valid day. For trips under 100 km, you must begin your journey on the specified travel date.
For train journeys booked individually: We strongly recommend allowing plenty of time for your rail journey, especially during periods of high traffic or adverse weather conditions. Significant delays can occur, so please ensure your schedule allows for a timely arrival at the port — ideally at least 3 hours before departure. Please note that you are responsible for arriving at the port on time.
TRANSFER SERVICE PASSAU STATION – SHIP
Due to limited taxi availability in Passau, especially on weekends, we recommend booking the transfer service between the train station and your A-ROSA ship in advance. The cost is € 12.50 per person each way, or € 25 for a round trip.
This transfer is only available on embarkation and disembarkation days. GLOBUS transfer buses will be waiting just outside the main station entrance on the left-hand side. The bus departs at around 3 p.m. on embarkation day. If you have any questions on the day of arrival, feel free to contact your A-ROSA ship directly — the phone number can be found in your travel documents. On disembarkation day, return transfers to the station will be arranged in the morning, and details will be provided on board.
Book the transfer individually online:
Alternatively, you can also book via the A-ROSA App, or through your travel agency or the A-ROSA Service Center.
Cruises in 2026
Prices for return trip Passau
2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|
€ 218 | € 358 |
Prices for a one-way ticket to Passau
2nd Class | 1st Class |
|---|---|
€ 109 | € 179 |

PLEASE NOTE for all Rail & Cruise offers
RAIL & CRUISE offers are not eligible for BahnCard discounts. No bahn.bonus points can be collected. For bookings and information on rail travel, please contact the A-ROSA Service Center on +49 381 2026001.
Travelling to Passau or Vienna by private car
Car Parking in Passau
If you’re arriving in Passau by car, we offer parking at the Globus Parking Garage. Your vehicle, including additional equipment, is insured up to a maximum value of € 25,000 while parked. Insurance coverage is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the parking contract.
We’ll take you and your luggage directly from the parking garage to the ship – and back again after your cruise. On the day of embarkation, you can drop off your car at the Globus Parking Garage between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. A shuttle service operated by Globus Parkservice will then take you straight to the ship. This transfer is included in the parking fee.
Important information for suite guests:
Early entry into the parking garage before 1:30 p.m. is not possible. If you arrive earlier, you are welcome to board the ship starting at 12:00 p.m. You can then drive to the parking garage during regular opening hours from 1:30 p.m.
Further details about parking and how to book this service will be provided with your travel documents.
Reserve your parking space here: globus-group.de/home (website only available in German)
Luggage Service
If you’d like to have your luggage sent ahead to the port of departure, TEFRA Travel Logistics offers a convenient door-to-ship and return luggage service. This service is available for embarkation and disembarkation ports in Passau, Vienna, Cologne, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Lyon, and Paris.
Please note: This service is only available within Germany.
For more information and bookings, please call the free service hotline: 0800 5002352. You’ll also receive a detailed information and booking leaflet along with your travel documents.
Members of the A-ROSA Club receive a 10 % discount on this service (valid only for Danube and Rhine cruises).
For 2026 cruises departing from and returning to Passau
Duration/Nights | Covered parking space in parking garage in Passau | Fenced garage yard in Passau | VIP garage¹ in Passau | Electric vehicle garage² in Passau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | € 74 | € 58 | € 85 | € 104 |
5 | € 84 | € 64 | € 93 | € 114 |
7 | € 104 | € 83 | € 115 | € 134 |
9 | € 118 | € 95 | € 161 | € 148 |
14 | € 148 | € 126 | € 167 | € 178 |
18 | € 169 | € 152 | € 189 | € 199 |
¹ Parking space with a maximum width of 3.30 m (standard spaces up to 2.50 m)
² Parking space with charging option for electric vehicles (230 V connection)
Arrival by Plane
A-ROSA scheduled flight arrangement
- Scheduled economy-class flights with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Air France, KLM, TAP Air Portugal or a comparable airline. Please note that your booked flight may be operated by a partner airline under a codeshare agreement.
- Checked baggage allowance according to airline regulations
- Airport taxes and fees
- Transfers between airport and ship are included in Lyon, Paris, Porto, and Vienna, provided arrival is on the day of embarkation and departure on the day of disembarkation. Please note: Transfer times from the airport to the ship are aligned with the earliest possible check-in time on board. Depending on your flight's arrival time, this may result in waiting times at the airport.
Availability/Pricing
If you have booked your flights through A-ROSA, you will receive your personal file key and detailed flight schedule – including flight numbers and times – with your travel documents. The number of available seats is limited. Prices are subject to availability in the relevant booking class and may change due to fuel surcharges and airport taxes. All details and prices listed reflect the status as of print (May 2025) and are subject to change. Flights may be direct or include one or more connections. Your specific flight itinerary will be provided with your travel documents.
For bookings or more information about your flight package, call us at: +49 381 2026001
AIRPORT Check-in
At most airports, check-in is available via electronic kiosks. You’ll receive your boarding passes by entering a machine-readable ID or your credit card and your file key, which you’ll find in your flight information. If you require assistance, please contact the airline’s service staff on-site. Be sure to arrive at the airport well in advance of your departure time. In accordance with legal requirements, we refer you to the official information on passenger rights under the Montreal Convention, available at: www.iatatravelcentre.com/tickets If you have internet access, you can check in online via your airline’s website starting 72 hours before departure (Eurowings) or 23 hours before departure (Lufthansa, SWISS).
AIRPORT - SHIP TRANSFER
After collecting your checked luggage, please proceed to the arrivals hall. In front of the Burger King restaurant, a staff member from our partner Globus Schiffsservice will be waiting for you, holding a sign — either with the A-ROSA logo or your name, depending on the group size. You will then be escorted to the transfer vehicle (usually a minibus) and driven directly to your ship.
Arrival with individually booked flights
If you have arranged your flight independently or via a travel agency, we recommend taking a taxi from the airport to the ship. The fare is approximately € 20 to € 25 per ride. Please note that luggage may be subject to additional charges. Surcharges may also apply at night and on Sundays or public holidays. Taxis are readily available at the airport on the day of embarkation. For your return journey, taxis from the ship to the airport can be pre-booked at the reception on board at your own expense.
Car Parking at the Airport
If you’re travelling to the airport by private car, you can easily book your parking space through Holiday Extras. The terms and conditions of the parking contract apply.
Book your parking space here.
Cruises in 2026
Return flight to/from Vienna
(no partial routes possible, no guaranteed direct connection)
From/To Airport | Price per person |
|---|---|
Düsseldorf | € 618 |
Frankfurt | € 798 |
Berlin | € 678 |
Hamburg | € 628 |
Hannover | € 808 |
Stuttgart | € 628 |
Zurich | € 858 |




