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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Hof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Hof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $616.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $616 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Hof
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Hof, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Hof:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hof costing on average $113.
A bus is $551 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Hof costing on average $616.
Other travel options to Hof take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 10h 14m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 5h 32m versus 5h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Hof
How to get from Cologne to Hof by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Hof is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 2619 · ICE 25 · 4609 · 3007
8:58 AM 5h23 Cologne Messe/Deutz 2:21 PM Hof Hbf $42 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 2619 · ICE 25 · 4609 · 3007
8:58 AM 5h23 Cologne Messe/Deutz 2:21 PM Hof Hbf $42 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
LH4051+LH109 · LH1561:10 PM 4h50 Cologne Bonn Airport 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $332 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 105 · ICE 27 · 4613 · 3009
10:54 AM 5h27 Cologne Hbf 4:21 PM Hof Hbf $48 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 103 · ICE 25 · 4609 · 3007
8:54 AM 5h27 Cologne Hbf 2:21 PM Hof Hbf $48 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 621 · 4787 · 3440 · 3029
9:45 AM 5h39 Cologne Messe/Deutz 3:24 PM Hof Hbf $48 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:30 PM 16h40 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) 2:10 PM Hof, Hauptbahnhof $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Hof:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hof costing on average $113.
A bus is $551 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Hof costing on average $616.
Other travel options to Hof take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 10h 14m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Hof as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Hof, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Hof Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hof by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hof by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Hof by flight.
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