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  1. Train via Nuremberg

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train Re30 / ...
    6h 42m
    €120–379

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus bus 1304 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Hof central train stationbus bus FlixBus 141
    8h 50m
    €45–75

  3. Drive 461.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Hofcar car 461.4 km
    4h 35m
    €67–97

  4. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane plane DUS - DRS
    2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train
    6h 18m
    €180–491

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train Rb
    7h 54m
    €302–833

  6. Train via Heilbad Heiligenstadt

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Gera Hbftrain train Re1
    5. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train Rb
    9h 47m

  7. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane FRA - NUE
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train
    6h 27m
    €168–393

  8. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUS - MUC
    2. Take the train from Freising to Hof Hbftrain train
    7h 21m
    €145–579

Essen to Hof by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hof Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Hof central train station via Leipzig central train station in around 8h 50m.

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