What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding is to bus and train which costs €60 - €120 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ruhpolding?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ruhpolding. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Ruhpolding via München, ZOB, Bad Reichenhall and Inzell Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ruhpolding?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ruhpolding. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Ruhpolding via Kufstein, Rosenheim and Traunstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ruhpolding?

The distance between Zurich and Ruhpolding is 542 km. The road distance is 414.2 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Ruhpolding without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 28m and costs €60 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ruhpolding bus from?

Zurich to Ruhpolding bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ruhpolding train from?

Zurich to Ruhpolding train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Ruhpolding?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding is to train via Kufstein which takes 7h 31m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Ruhpolding bus arrive?

Zurich to Ruhpolding bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Ruhpolding train arrive?

Zurich to Ruhpolding train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kufstein station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ruhpolding?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ruhpolding is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Zurich to Ruhpolding.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Ruhpolding?

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Where can I stay near Ruhpolding?

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Zurich to Ruhpolding - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Ruhpolding by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Traunsteintrain 62 / ...
7h 28m
€64–119
Train via Kufstein
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kufsteintrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Traunsteintrain 62 / ...
7h 31m
€69–136
Drive 414.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ruhpoldingcar 414.2 km
4h 7m
€74–106
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Traunsteintrain
5h 51m
€123–307
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
8h 13m
€79–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Bad Reichenhallbus
9h 35m
Fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane ZRH - SZG
7h 30m
€145–353

Zurich to Ruhpolding by train

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Distance: 542.1 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Ruhpolding via Kufstein, Rosenheim, and Traunstein in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ruhpolding via München, ZOB, Bad Reichenhall, and Inzell Busbahnhof in around 9h 35m.

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