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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hof to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hof to Vienna will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hof for Vienna on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 399 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 13 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hof to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $349 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hof to Vienna:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hof to Vienna costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $285 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hof to Vienna costing on average $349 (€286).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (6h 4m by train vs 6h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $120 (€98) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hof to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:35 AM Hof | 6h57 | 1:32 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Hof | 6h13 | 2:53 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Hof | 9h00 | 6:40 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hof to Vienna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $41 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 247 miles (399 km) distance in 6h 13m.
Distance 247 miles (399 km) |
Average train duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and bars.
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