Hof to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hof and Essen takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Hof to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 4m
Duration: 647 km
Distance: €131
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re30 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

7h 25m

€111–315

Hof to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hof and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hof is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:36 PM → 9:41 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
4:36 PM → 11:02 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:36 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:32 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:23 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:21 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:21 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:21 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:21 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hof to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.