Essen to Hof Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hof takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Hof. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 1m
Duration: 647 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re30 / ...

6h 55m

€117–334

Essen to Hof train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hof. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Hof at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:49 PM → 10:36 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
5:54 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
6h 31m • 1 change
6:55 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:27 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:27 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:27 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:27 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:27 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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