The average train between Salzburg and Ruhpolding takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Ruhpolding. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Ruhpolding at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Ruhpolding. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Ruhpolding station via Traunstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Salzburg to Ruhpolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Ruhpolding train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ruhpolding station.
Book your Salzburg to Ruhpolding train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Ruhpolding is 30 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Ruhpolding via Traunstein in around 58 min.