The average train between Cologne and Fulda takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Fulda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Fulda. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Fulda at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Fulda. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Fulda station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Cologne to Fulda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Fulda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Fulda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Fulda is 196.4 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Fulda Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 13m.