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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Hof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Hof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€65 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hof
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hof, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Hof:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hof costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Hof take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€21. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 30m 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 Frankfurt am Main to Hof
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hof by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hof is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:19 AM 4h02 Frankfurt am Main 12:21 PM Hof €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:19 AM 4h02 Frankfurt am Main 12:21 PM Hof €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:19 AM 4h02 Frankfurt am Main 12:21 PM Hof €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:28 AM 4h53 Frankfurt am Main 1:21 PM Hof €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Hof:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hof costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Hof take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Hof as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Hof Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Hof, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hof by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hof by train.
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