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

The cheapest way to get from Hof to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hof to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Hof and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hof station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hof central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Hof and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hof to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hof Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Hof to Essen?

The distance between Hof and Essen is 608 km. The road distance is 459.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hof to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €100 - €210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hof to Essen bus from?

Hof to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hof central train station.

Where do I catch the Hof to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hof to Essen?

The best way to get from Hof to Essen is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Hof to Essen bus arrive?

Hof to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Hof to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hof to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hof to Essen is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Hof to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hof to Essen?

Book your Hof to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Hof to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hof to Essen 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
best
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbf41 / ...
7h 6m
€108–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hof central train station to Leipzig central train station141
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train station023 / ...
9h 55m
€34–66
Drive 459.9 km
1. Drive from Hof to Essen459.9 km
4h 36m
€65–93
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NUE - DUS
7h 3m
€140–361
Train via Troisdorf
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Siegburg Bf41 / ...
4. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbf42 / ...
8h 6m
€99–171
Train via Heilbad Heiligenstadt
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera HbfRe
2. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Heilbad HeiligenstadtRe1
3. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to KamenRe
5. Take the train from Kamen to Essen HbfRe
9h 46m
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 25m
€140–303
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Hauptbahnhof West
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof West to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
6h 53m
€130–341
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Bamberg
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurt
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
7h 26m
€148–312
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Hauptbahnhof West
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof West to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
7h 29m
€139–380

Hof to Essen by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 607.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Hof Hbf to Essen Hbf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hof central train station to Essen central train station via Leipzig central train station in around 9h 55m.

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