How to travel from Kiel to Fulda

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Compare train and flight for Kiel to Fulda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Fulda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €106, while a flight costs an average of €347.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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€106

Average price

Cheapest

€347

Average price

€15

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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30m

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3h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

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2h 0m

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5h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Fulda is a train with an average price of €106.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Fulda:

A train is €241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Fulda costing on average €347.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Fulda is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Fulda take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kiel and Fulda including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel to Fulda among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 48m sooner (4h 40m by train vs 5h 28m by car). Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €15 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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from Kiel to Fulda

How to get from Kiel to Fulda by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Kiel to Fulda is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 797
    8:16 AM4h27
    Kiel Hbf
    12:43 PMFulda Bahnhof
    €701One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 797
    8:16 AM4h27
    Kiel Hbf
    12:43 PMFulda Bahnhof
    €701One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4178
    5:05 PM1h05
    Hamburg Airport
    6:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €3761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn11215 · ICE 789
    10:37 AM4h17
    Kiel Hbf
    2:54 PMFulda Bahnhof
    €731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn11213 · ICE 587
    9:37 AM4h17
    Kiel Hbf
    1:54 PMFulda Bahnhof
    €771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn11211 · ICE 787
    8:37 AM4h17
    Kiel Hbf
    12:54 PMFulda Bahnhof
    €771One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH13
    12:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    1:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €3341One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH27
    7:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    8:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €3431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4225
    6:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    7:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €3431One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel to Fulda

Travel to Fulda easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kiel to Fulda.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kiel and Fulda including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Fulda is a train with an average price of €106.

This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Fulda:

A train is €241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Fulda costing on average €347.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Fulda is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Fulda take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Kiel to Fulda is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Fulda is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Fulda as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kiel to Fulda:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Fulda Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Fulda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx to go to Fulda by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Fulda by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kiel to Fulda:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Fulda often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Prague, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fulda and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Fulda to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Fulda, allowing time to visit key attractions such as Fulda Cathedral, the Vonderau Museum, and the Palace Gardens.

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