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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Fulda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Fulda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 771 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 train costs an average of NOK 771, while a train costs an average of NOK 771.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
NOK 771 Average price Cheapest | NOK 405 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 57m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 771 compared to roughly NOK 405 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.
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How to get from Cologne to Fulda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Fulda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:15 AM 9h11 Cologne 3:26 PM Fulda NOK 402 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 AM 9h11 Cologne 3:26 PM Fulda NOK 402 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 AM 9h11 Cologne 3:26 PM Fulda NOK 402 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Fulda as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Fulda Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Fulda by train.
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