Travel Tips

Closest Airport: Frankfurt Main International Airport

From Frankfurt Airport, you can easily reach Fulda by train. For connection details, we recommend using the DB Navigator app or the official Deutsche Bahn website.

Important Travel Information:

You may want to book a long-distance train (ICE/IC) from Frankfurt Airport to Fulda in advance — these tickets can be very affordable if booked early. 

On the official arrival day, each participant will receive a Deutschlandticket  from us, which allows unlimited travel on regional trains (RE, RB, S-Bahn) and public transportation throughout Germany for one month. However, please note that the Deutschlandticket does not include ICE/IC trains. If you use such a train without a valid long-distance ticket, you risk a fine of up to €60.

IWU Arrival Days:

On the official arrival days, our IWU Registration Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mea Mea bar, located on the upper level of Fulda Central Station (Fulda Hauptbahnhof). Please check in there upon arrival.

Fulda is well connected to the German railway network and can be easily reached by train from many major cities, including Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg.

To plan your trip, please check current train schedules and ticket options on the official Deutsche Bahn (DB) website:
www.bahn.com

We recommend downloading the DB Navigator app, which provides real-time information, ticket booking, and platform details – very helpful during your travels in Germany.

IWU Arrival Days:

On the official arrival days, our IWU Registration Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mea Mea bar, located on the upper level of Fulda Central Station (Fulda Hauptbahnhof). Please check in there upon arrival.

Tour operators offering long distance bus services to Fulda include:

  • Flixbus
  • Eurolines

If you travel to Fulda by bus, you will arrive in the bus terminal which is located just next to “Fulda Hauptbahnhof” (= Fulda main train station).

IWU Arrival Days:

On the official arrival days, our IWU Registration Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mea Mea bar, located on the upper level of Fulda Central Station (Fulda Hauptbahnhof). Please check in there upon arrival

You can find out your travel itinerary conveniently in the internet. Several electronic route finders exist, including, for example: www.mapquest.com/directions

IWU Arrival Days:

On the official arrival days, our IWU Registration Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mea Mea bar, located on the upper level of Fulda Central Station (Fulda Hauptbahnhof). Please check in there upon arrival