How far is it from Fulda to Cologne?

The distance between Fulda and Cologne is 168 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Fulda to Cologne?

The drive from Fulda to Cologne takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Fulda to Cologne covers 168 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.

Cologne lies roughly to the west of Fulda.

The drive from Fulda to Cologne mainly follows A 5, A 45, A 4. The longest single stretch is 49 mi on A 45.

Towns on the route from Fulda to Cologne include Neukirchen, Gießen, Wetzlar, Siegen, Bergisch Gladbach.

Distance: 168 miDuration: 2 h 50 min

Driving from Fulda to Cologne takes about 2 h 50 min via A 45. The distance is 168 mi. The straight-line distance is 122 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bad Hersfeld, Gießen, Bad Endbach, Siegen, Köln. Driving directions

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The return trip from Cologne to Fulda covers roughly the same distance, 168 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Fulda to Cologne?: The distance between Fulda and Cologne is 168 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fulda to Cologne?: The drive from Fulda to Cologne takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Fulda to Cologne?: The fastest route from Fulda to Cologne covers 168 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Fulda?: Cologne lies roughly to the west of Fulda.
Which roads does the route from Fulda to Cologne follow?: The drive from Fulda to Cologne mainly follows A 5, A 45, A 4. The longest single stretch is 49 mi on A 45.
Which towns do you pass between Fulda and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Fulda to Cologne include Neukirchen, Gießen, Wetzlar, Siegen, Bergisch Gladbach.