The average train between Mainz and Hof takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Hof. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Mainz and Hof. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Hof at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Hof. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Hof station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Mainz to Hof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Hof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hof Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Hof train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Hof is 261.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Hof Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 46m.