The average train between Cologne and Ruhpolding takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Ruhpolding. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Ruhpolding. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Ruhpolding at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ruhpolding. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ruhpolding station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Cologne to Ruhpolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Ruhpolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Traunstein station.
Book your Cologne to Ruhpolding train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB).
The distance between Cologne and Ruhpolding is 542.5 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ruhpolding via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Traunstein in around 6h 29m.