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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 23 Oct
£128
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£157
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
5 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
5 h 11 m
Trains on 23 Oct
8
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Fulda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Fulda will cost around £157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £128.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 8 trains from Zurich to Fulda, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 12 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.
ICE 72 · 4522+
TGV 9218
ICE 370
ICE 108 · ICE 598
ICE 72+
RE50 · TGV 9218
ICE 372+
IC 794
ICE 200 · ICE 690
ICE 108 · ICE 598
ICE 108 · ICE 598
ICE 106 · ICE 596+
IC 770
ICE 370Trains from Zurich to Fulda run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Fulda trains for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:08 Zurich | 9h02 | 7:10 Fulda | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 23 October | |||||
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 13:10 Fulda Bahnhof | 1 change | |
IC 794+ ICE 372 | 8:59 Zurich HB | 5h12 | 14:11 Fulda Bahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:59 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 15:10 Fulda Bahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:59 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 15:10 Fulda Bahnhof | 1 change | |
ICE 370 | 10:59 Zurich HB | 5h12 | 16:11 Fulda Bahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9218+ ICE 72+ RE50 | 11:34 Zurich HB | 5h35 | 17:09 Fulda Bahnhof | 2 changes | |
ICE 72 · 4522+ TGV 9218 | Delayed 10:46 11:34Zurich HB | 5h35 | 17:09 Fulda Bahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 770+ ICE 106 · ICE 596 | 11:59 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 17:10 Fulda Bahnhof | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
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Most Zurich to Fulda trains use the Zürich HB to Fulda Bahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Fulda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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.
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