The average train between Fulda and Cologne takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Fulda to Cologne. 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 Fulda and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Fulda is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fulda to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Fulda station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Fulda to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Fulda Bahnhof station.
Fulda to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Fulda to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Fulda and Cologne is 196.4 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Fulda Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt in around 2h 37m.