Rome2Rio

Zurich to Ruhpolding trains

Find Transport to Ruhpolding

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Ruhpolding takes 16h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Zurich 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.

16h 30m
Duration
517 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Zurich to Ruhpolding train times

Trains run twice a week between Zurich and Ruhpolding. The service departs Zurich at 5:57 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ruhpolding at 06:09:00. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    RailjetTransdev GmbHTransdev GmbH24h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    RailjetTransdev GmbHTransdev GmbH8h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Ruhpolding? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 517.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ruhpolding, Germany?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 23m.

Operators