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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hof is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 4h 31m.

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 31m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Hof?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Hof station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Hof central train station via Magdeburg and Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

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 7m.

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 via Würzburg which takes 6h 7m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cologne to Hof, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hof bus from?

Cologne to Hof bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

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 via Würzburg which takes 6h 7m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Cologne to Hof bus arrive?

Cologne to Hof bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Magdeburg station.

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 31m to drive from Cologne to Hof.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Hof?

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Where can I stay near Hof?

There are 451+ hotels available in Hof.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne 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 via Würzburg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
3. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof Hbftrain
6h 7m
€77–156
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re41
6h 23m
€62–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Leipzigbus
3. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Hof central train stationbus
9h 49m
Drive 469.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hofcar 469.4 km
4h 31m
€66–95
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
6h 7m
€135–280
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbftrain
6h 51m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
6h 28m
€139–257
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Eggmühltrain
3. Take the train from Eggmühl to Hof Hbftrain
7h 8m
€119–309

Cologne to Hof by train

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6h 7mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.4 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Hof central train station via Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Leipzig, and Leipzig central train station in around 9h 49m.

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