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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Hof is to bus via Munich which costs €30 - €100 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Hof is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Hof?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Hof station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Hof central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Hof?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Hof. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Hof Hbf via Singen, Hauptbahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Zurich to Hof?

The distance between Zurich and Hof is 598 km. The road distance is 485.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Hof without a car is to bus via Munich which takes 8h 40m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Zurich to Hof, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hof bus from?

Zurich to Hof bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hof train from?

Zurich to Hof train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Hof?

The best way to get from Zurich to Hof is to bus via Munich which takes 8h 40m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Zurich to Hof bus arrive?

Zurich to Hof bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Hof train arrive?

Zurich to Hof train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Hof?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Hof is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Zurich to Hof.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Hof?

There are 434+ hotels available in Hof.

Zurich to Hof - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Hof by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Munich
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1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Hof central train stationbus 141
8h 40m
€34–99
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
9h 37m
€97–200
Drive 485.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Hofcar 485.9 km
5h 42m
€85–122
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Eggmühltrain
3. Take the train from Eggmühl to Hof Hbftrain
7h 9m
€137–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Hof central train stationbus 141
10h 15m
€54–81
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
10h 49m
€77–193
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbftrain
7h 46m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
8h 11m
€130–298
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Cheb Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hof Hbftrain
8h 35m
€99–228

Zurich to Hof by bus

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 597.8 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Hof, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hof central train station via Munich central bus station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Hof Hbf via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, Nürnberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 37m.

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