The average train between Fulda and Essen takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Fulda to Essen. 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 Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fulda is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fulda to Essen. However, there are services departing from Fulda station and arriving at Essen station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Fulda to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Fulda Bahnhof station.
Fulda to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Fulda to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH.
The distance between Fulda and Essen is 211.7 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Fulda Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 57m.