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

The cheapest way to get from Hof to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hof to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Hof and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hof to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hof Hbf and arriving at Köln via Marktredwitz station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hof and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hof to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hof Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Hof to Cologne?

The distance between Hof and Cologne is 566 km. The road distance is 468.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hof to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Hof to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hof to Cologne bus from?

Hof to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hof Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Hof to Cologne train from?

Hof to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hof Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hof to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hof to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Hof to Cologne bus arrive?

Hof to Cologne bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Marktredwitz station.

Where does the Hof to Cologne train arrive?

Hof to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hof to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hof to Cologne is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Hof to Cologne.

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There are 8 ways to get from Hof to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re30 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
6h 8m
€110–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hof Hbf to Marktredwitzbus Re2
2. Take the bus from Marktredwitz station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
10h 30m
€62–83
Drive 468.9 km
1. Drive from Hof to Colognecar 468.9 km
4h 35m
€69–100
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 1m
€162–381
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
3. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
5. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
10h 25m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 21m
€168–473
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 20m
€138–506
Train, train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 8m
€165–354

Hof to Cologne by train

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Distance: 565.8 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Hof Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hof Hbf to Köln via Marktredwitz station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 10h 30m.

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