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Vonderau Museum
Museum inside the palace showing historic rooms and collections on court life. Ideal for understanding Fulda’s baroque and political history.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£81
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 35 m
Trains on 17 Sept
4
Distance
337 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Fulda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Fulda will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 4 trains from Hamburg to Fulda, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 337 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Fulda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £136.
Distance: 337 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price | £136 Average Price | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Fulda:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hamburg to Fulda costing on average £61.
A train is £86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Fulda costing on average £136.
Other travel options to Fulda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Coach takes on average 5h 46m.
The journey is about 12m faster (4h 22m by train vs 4h 34m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£50 vs £55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Fulda trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:18 Hamburg | 5h45 | 13:03 Fulda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:29 Hamburg | 3h15 | 10:44 Fulda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:19 Hamburg | 5h44 | 17:03 Fulda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:19 Hamburg | 3h35 | 19:54 Fulda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Fulda run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 337 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 337 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Discover the best of Fulda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fulda trip today.
Museum inside the palace showing historic rooms and collections on court life. Ideal for understanding Fulda’s baroque and political history.
Gallery in the palace complex presenting changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art in a refined historic setting.
Part of the Vonderau complex, this natural history section presents regional geology, wildlife and engaging displays for families.
Formal baroque garden beside the palace with flowerbeds, sculptures and promenades. Excellent for a relaxed walk near the historic centre.
Historic square framed by cathedral, palace and old buildings. It is the best place to appreciate Fulda’s baroque townscape and civic life.
Main shopping and strolling street through the old centre, lined with historic façades, shops and easy access to major sights.
Air-dried, spiced beef sausage from the Fulda area. It is a classic Rhön and East Hesse snack, often eaten with bread and mustard.
A coarse pork sausage from the Rhön region, usually smoked or air-dried. It is a traditional rural staple with strong local identity.
A hearty potato soup from Hesse, often enriched with vegetables and sausages. It is traditional comfort food in and around Fulda.
Well-known restaurant in Hotel Platzhirsch with modern German cooking and a polished but relaxed atmosphere in central Fulda.
Popular casual spot for Flammkuchen and Alsatian-inspired dishes, with a cosy cellar-style setting in the old town.
Traditional Fulda brewery inn serving regional dishes and house beer in a historic, lively setting near the old town.
Moderate for Germany: hotels are mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses and trains are fairly affordable for visitors.
Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Fulda by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fulda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Fulda trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Fulda Bahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Fulda, Bahnhof / ZOB. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Fulda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Block House, Schweinske
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg, Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.
Fulda Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Fulda Bahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Fulda Bahnhof. Information desks are available at Fulda Bahnhof.
Luggage storage is available at Fulda Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fulda Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fulda Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fulda Bahnhof.
Fulda, Bahnhof / ZOB has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Fulda, Bahnhof / ZOB.
ATMs are available at Fulda, Bahnhof / ZOB.
Available at Fulda, Bahnhof / ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fulda, Bahnhof / ZOB: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fulda, Bahnhof / ZOB.
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