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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Hof is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Hof is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Hof?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Hof station. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände and arriving at Hof central train station via Passau Hbf and Regensburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Hof?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Hof. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Hof Hbf via München Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Linz to Hof?

The distance between Linz and Hof is 604 km. The road distance is 356.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Hof without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 6m and costs €65 - €180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Hof bus from?

Linz to Hof bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, depart from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Hof train from?

Linz to Hof train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Hof?

The best way to get from Linz to Hof is to train via Munich which takes 7h 6m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Linz to Hof bus arrive?

Linz to Hof bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, arrive at Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer station.

Where does the Linz to Hof train arrive?

Linz to Hof train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Linz to Hof?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Hof is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Linz to Hof.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hof?

There are 484+ hotels available in Hof.

Linz to Hof - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Hof 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
7h 6m
€65–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus 670
2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Regensburg central train station to Hof central train stationbus
7h 32m
€48–72
Drive 356.9 km
1. Drive from Linz to Hofcar 356.9 km
3h 44m
€60–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Schwarzenfeld(Opf)train Rb
4. Take the train from Schwarzenfeld(Opf) to Marktredwitztrain Rb
5. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hof-Neuhoftrain Rb
7h 50m
€73–132
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Ceske Budejovicetrain Ec
2. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Chebtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Cheb to Hof Hbftrain Rb
8h 22m
€65–120

Linz to Hof by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 604.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Hof, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Hof Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Hof central train station via Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer, Passau Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, and Regensburg central train station in around 7h 32m.

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