- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hof to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hof to Berlin will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
It's difficult to get from Hof to Berlin without transferring at least once.
81020 · ICE 508
81018 · ICE 600
74015 · S5X · ICE 2592
74011 · S5X · ICE 2594
3006 · 3546 · 4908 · ICE 1600
81020 · ICE 508
81018 · ICE 600
74015 · S5X · ICE 2592
74011 · S5X · ICE 2594
3006 · 3546 · 4908 · ICE 1600Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hof to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€61 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hof to Berlin:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hof to Berlin costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 54m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €49 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 Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:28 AM Hof | 5h04 | 2:32 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:34 AM Hof | 3h55 | 1:29 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Hof | 3h55 | 2:29 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:34 AM Hof | 3h55 | 3:29 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
74011 · S5X · ICE 2594 | On time 8:28 AM Hof Hbf | 4h05 | 12:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
81018 · ICE 600 | On time 9:34 AM Hof Hbf | 3h55 | 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3006 · 3546 · 4908 · ICE 1600 | On time 9:36 AM Hof Hbf | 4h46 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
74015 · S5X · ICE 2592 | On time 10:28 AM Hof Hbf | 4h02 | 2:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hof to Berlin run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Berlin Hbf -> Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hof to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hof to Berlin trains use the Hof Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Use this guide to compare Hof and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hof Hbf is 1 km from Hof city centre. Public transport options include:
Hof Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Goa, Kebab Pizza Haus am Klinikum, Gasthof Anspann, La Sirenella
Wi-Fi is available at Hof Hbf. ATMs are available at Hof Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hof Hbf. Information desks are available at Hof Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Hof Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hof Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hof Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hof Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Posthorn, Nevena, Burghof.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben) is 8 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben).
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben). Information desks are available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben).
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Messe Nord/ICC (Witzleben).
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