The average train between Fulda and Cologne takes 2h 52m 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 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Fulda is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. 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 2h 52m.
Fulda to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Fulda Bahnhof station.
Fulda to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Fulda to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 29m.