What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Hof?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hof is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Hof?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hof is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hof?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Hof. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hof?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hof. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Hof Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Hof?

The distance between Basel and Hof is 739 km. The road distance is 562.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Hof without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Hof without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €180 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Hof?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Basel to Hof, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hof bus from?

Basel to Hof bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hof train from?

Basel to Hof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Hof?

The best way to get from Basel to Hof is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €180 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Hof bus arrive?

Basel to Hof bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Hof station.

Where does the Basel to Hof train arrive?

Basel to Hof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Hof?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hof is 562 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Basel to Hof.

Where can I stay near Hof?

There are 451+ hotels available in Hof.

Basel to Hof - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Hof by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
8h 21m
€183–283
Drive 562.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Hofcar 562.5 km
4h 42m
€97–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Hofbus Kyiv-Lyon / ...
11h 20m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
8h 30m
€113–298
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
9h 14m
€120–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Ev
3. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof-Neuhoftrain Rb
11h 56m

Basel to Hof by train

63Weekly Trains

8h 21mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.2 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Hof, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hof Hbf via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Basel to Hof twice daily, and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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