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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hof is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hof is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hof?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hof. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Hof Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hof?

The distance between Cologne and Hof is 526 km. The road distance is 469.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hof without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cologne to Hof, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hof train from?

Cologne to Hof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hof?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hof is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Hof train arrive?

Cologne to Hof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hof?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hof is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Cologne to Hof.

Where can I stay near Hof?

There are 437+ hotels available in Hof.

Cologne to Hof - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Hof by train, bus, night train, 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbf41
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bamberg
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof Hbf
6h 21m
€77–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Hof central train station141
8h 56m
€28–58
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera SüdRe3 / ...
3. Take the train from Gera Sued to Hof HbfRe
11h 56m
Drive 469.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hof469.4 km
4h 29m
€67–97
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbf
6h 14m
€134–296
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
7h 14m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Ergoldsbach
3. Take the train from Ergoldsbach to Hof Hbf
7h 3m
€117–294
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
6h 37m
€141–308

Cologne to Hof by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 526.4 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hof, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hof Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hof central train station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Nuremberg central bus station in around 8h 56m.

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