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Compare train and bus for Fulda to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fulda to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. 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 €66, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m 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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Compare the available ways to get from Fulda to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (3h 6m by train vs 3h 10m by car). Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €37 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.
Travel optionsfrom Fulda to Cologne
How to get from Fulda to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fulda to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus11:05 AM 5h40 Fulda 4:45 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixTrain+FlixBus
11:05 AM 5h40 Fulda 4:45 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 1654 · ICE 612
9:41 AM 2h24 Fulda Bahnhof 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 993 · ICE 26
4:45 PM 3h21 Fulda Bahnhof 8:06 PM Cologne Hbf €40 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4525 · ICE 28
2:12 PM 3h54 Fulda Bahnhof 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf €43 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 993 · ICE 104
4:45 PM 2h26 Fulda Bahnhof 7:11 PM Cologne Hbf €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fulda and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fulda Bahnhof and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity, Regional to go to Cologne by train.
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