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

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

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 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 Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Hof to Cologne?

The distance between Hof and Cologne is 526 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 7m and costs €100 - €200.

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

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

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.

Where does the Hof to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Hof to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Hof to Cologne by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Hof Hbf to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 7m
€103–197
Drive 468.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hof to Colognecar 468.9 km
4h 35m
€67–96
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 43m
€152–314
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hof-Neuhof to Bayreuth Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Ev
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 57m
€119–264
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Eggmühltrain
2. Take the train from Eggmühl to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 32m
€142–346
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Eggmühltrain
2. Take the train from Eggmühl to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
7h 15m
€148–379
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 22m
€154–456

Hof to Cologne by train

59Weekly Trains

6h 7mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.4 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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 Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf in around 6h 7m.

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