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Is the word passageiro the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The meaning, grammar, and spelling of "passageiro" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The difference lies entirely in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often more closed or reduced; for example, the "e" in "passageiro" may sound much more like a short "i" or even be nearly swallowed in rapid speech.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. O passageiro esqueceu a mochila no ônibus. (The passenger forgot the backpack on the bus.)
  2. O motorista pediu para o passageiro usar o cinto. (The driver asked the passenger to use the seatbelt.)
  3. É apenas um problema passageiro, logo passa. (It is just a temporary problem, it will pass soon.)
  4. O passageiro estava muito nervoso com o voo. (The passenger was very nervous about the flight.)
  5. Foi um momento passageiro de alegria. (It was a fleeting moment of joy.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. O passageiro esqueceu a mochila no autocarro. (The passenger forgot the backpack on the bus.)
  2. O condutor pediu ao passageiro para usar o cinto. (The driver asked the passenger to use the seatbelt.)
  3. É apenas um problema passageiro, logo passa. (It is just a temporary problem, it will pass soon.)
  4. O passageiro estava muito nervoso com o voo. (The passenger was very nervous about the flight.)
  5. Foi um momento passageiro de alegria. (It was a fleeting moment of joy.)