What is the cheapest way to get from Fulda to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Fulda to Essen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fulda to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Fulda to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Fulda and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Fulda station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Fulda Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Fulda and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Fulda to Essen. However, there are services departing from Fulda Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Fulda to Essen?

The distance between Fulda and Essen is 361 km. The road distance is 289.3 km.

How do I travel from Fulda to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Fulda to Essen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 31m and costs €45 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Fulda to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Fulda to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fulda to Essen bus from?

Fulda to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Fulda Station.

Where do I catch the Fulda to Essen train from?

Fulda to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Fulda Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Fulda to Essen?

The best way to get from Fulda to Essen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 31m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Fulda to Essen bus arrive?

Fulda to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Fulda to Essen train arrive?

Fulda to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Fulda to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Fulda to Essen is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Fulda to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Fulda to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Fulda to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Fulda to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 31m
€48–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fulda Station to Kasselbus
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
5h 45m
€21–38
Drive 289.3 km
1. Drive from Fulda to Essencar 289.3 km
2h 47m
€42–60
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 34m
€117–244
Train
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 3m
€60–128

Fulda to Essen by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Fulda, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Fulda Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fulda Station to Essen central train station via Kassel in around 5h 45m.

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