TUC 2026
Venue & Travel
Join us at the University of Passau, Germany. Everything you need to know about the venue and getting there.
A note on travel & booking scams
Some speakers and attendees have received emails from a third-party “travel agency” offering to arrange their hotel in Passau. These are not from us. We have not appointed any agency to handle your travel or accommodation, and we will never email you asking for payment or card details for a hotel booking.
A typical scam email mentions the conference dates and the University of Passau, asks you to confirm your arrival and departure dates, promises “flexible” free cancellation, and says a “charges statement” or itinerary will follow. Do not reply, share your dates, or provide any payment details — replying is what the sender is after.
Book travel and accommodation only through the links on this page and the official providers they point to. The only address we use to contact you is tuc@transkribus.org. If you receive a suspicious message, please don’t click or pay — forward it to us and we’ll confirm whether it is genuine.
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 The historic setting provides the perfect backdrop for exploring the future of historical document analysis, combining traditional scholarship with modern technology.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.
Important Train Travel Update for September
If you are planning to travel by train, please note that major track maintenance is scheduled between Munich and Passau this September. Rail replacement buses (Schienenersatzverkehr) will be operating on this section, which will increase travel times.
Alternative route (e.g., from the Netherlands/Western Europe): To avoid the construction delays around Munich, consider traveling via Austria. For example, guests coming from the Netherlands or Western Germany can take the Nightjet (night train) directly to Linz. From Linz, you can catch a direct, regional connection straight into Passau without any extra transfers.
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.