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

The cheapest way to get from Hof to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hof to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Hof and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Hof to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Hof Hbf and arriving at Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Hof to Zugspitze?

The distance between Hof and Zugspitze is 428 km. The road distance is 400.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hof to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €110 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Hof to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hof to Zugspitze train from?

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

Train or bus from Hof to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Hof to Zugspitze is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €110 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Hof to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hof to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Hof to Zugspitze is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Hof to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Hof to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hof to Zugspitze by train, bus, or car

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 München Hbftrain Re2
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6 / ...
7h 10m
€118–160
Drive 400.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hof to Zugspitzecar 400.3 km
4h 6m
€65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hof central train station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 141
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
7h 25m
€103–153
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 Nürnberg Hbf to Pasingtrain 18
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
9h 52m
€129–213

Hof to Zugspitze by train

41Weekly Trains

7h 10mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.4 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Hof Hbf to Grainau, Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hof central train station to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 7h 25m.

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