TUC 2026
Venue & Travel
Join us at the University of Passau, Germany. Everything you need to know about the venue and getting there.
The Venue
University of Passau
The Transkribus User Conference 2026 will be held at the University of Passau, located at the confluence of three rivers (Danube, Inn, and Ilz) in one of Germany's most picturesque cities. The historic setting provides the perfect backdrop for exploring the future of historical document analysis, combining traditional scholarship with modern technology.
- Innstraße 41, 94032 Passau, Germany
- Modern conference facilities
- Free WiFi throughout the venue
- Accessible venue
Historic Old Town
Baroque architecture, St. Stephen's Cathedral with the world's largest cathedral organ, and charming cobblestone streets.
Three Rivers City
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. Beautiful riverside walks and boat tours available.
Bavarian Culture
Traditional beer gardens, local cuisine, and a vibrant student atmosphere thanks to the university.
By Air
~180 km
Munich Airport (MUC)
The largest nearby international airport, with excellent worldwide connections.
- Travel time — ~2.5 hours by train
- Route — S-Bahn to Munich Hbf, then regional train
- Cost — from ~40 EUR one-way
~100 km
Linz Airport (LNZ)
Closer option with European connections via Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Ryanair.
- Travel time — ~1.5 hours by train
- Route — bus to Linz Hbf, then train to Passau
- Cost — from ~25 EUR one-way
Other airports — Vienna (VIE) ~300 km, 2.5h by train · Nuremberg (NUE) ~200 km, 2h by train · Prague (PRG) ~300 km, 4h.
By Train
Passau Hauptbahnhof is centrally located with excellent connections. The university is a 20-minute walk or short bus ride from the station.
Direct Connections
Booking
Book early for the best prices. The Bayern-Ticket offers unlimited regional travel in Bavaria for groups.
By Car
Passau sits on the A3 motorway in southeastern Bavaria, right on the Austrian border at the confluence of three rivers.
Distances from Major Cities
Parking
- University parking available — limited spaces
- City-centre parking garages — Parkhaus Altstadt, Parkhaus City
- Park-and-ride options on the outskirts
Note: Austrian motorways require a vignette (toll sticker), available at border stations and gas stations.