Train Essen to Fulda from €95 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Fulda takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

3h 39m
Duration: 361 km
Distance: €95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
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3h 5m

€70–159

Essen to Fulda train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Fulda. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Fulda at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

5:54 PM → 9:10 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:50 PM → 10:12 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:40 PM → 11:45 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 5:39 AM
Arrives next day
6h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:12 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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