Explore Hof to Zurich by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Hof to Zurich aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Hof to Zurich

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Hof to Zurich:

  • Cheapest ticket: US$57.50

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Hof to Zurich departure timetable

On this route, 28 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Hof at 04:20 and the last leaving at 22:41 during the week.

For weekend travel to Zurich, the earliest departure is at 05:18 and the last one is at 22:37. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 32 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Hof to Zurich

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 6 hours and 47 minutes, spanning 409 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Hof and Zurich tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Hof and Zurich are available 11 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Zurich

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Zurich.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Hof and Zurich by train?

The train journey from Hof to Zurich covers 409 kilometres in total.

How much is a train ticket from Hof to Zurich?

The cheapest fare on this route is US$57.50. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Hof to Zurich train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 11 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Hof to Zurich by train?

The fastest journey is 6 hours and 47 minutes.