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

The cheapest way to get from Fulda to Essen is to train and bus which costs €17 - €70 and takes 4h 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 46m and costs €40 - €60.

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 Rathaus Essen via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Fulda to Essen?

The distance between Fulda and Essen is 342 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 which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Fulda to Essen, including transfers.

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.

Where does the Fulda to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fulda to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Fulda to Essen is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m 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?

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Fulda to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Fulda to Essen by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf41
3h 55m
€55–65
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Essen central train station023 / ...
4h 45m
€17–67
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Melsungen BahnhofRb5
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen HbfNj
4h 55m
Drive 289.3 km
1. Drive from Fulda to Essen289.3 km
2h 46m
€42–60
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen HbfRe
3h 59m
€45–132
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3h 24m
€113–240

Fulda to Essen by train and tram

8Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.5 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Fulda Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €55–65 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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