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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Ruhpolding and Salzburg. The average train journey from Ruhpolding to Salzburg takes one hour and 6 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 50 minutes.
Distance | 19 mi (31 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 50m |
Lowest price | US$15.56 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ruhpolding to Salzburg?
2 train services operate from Ruhpolding to Salzburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Bayerische Regiobahn | 1 | 1h 2m | US$15.56 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 1h 8m | US$15.56 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ruhpolding to Salzburg start from US$16, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Salzburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ruhpolding leaves from Bibelöd . And in Salzburg trains arrive at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt and 3 other train stations.
From Ruhpolding to Salzburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 8 minutes. If you are looking to get to Salzburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 50 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 64 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Salzburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Ruhpolding to Salzburg on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Ruhpolding at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Salzburg to Ruhpolding.
City Information
Salzburg
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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.
Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.
Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.
Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ruhpolding?
Main departure station: Bibelöd
There is one train station in Ruhpolding.
All train stations in Ruhpolding:
Bibelöd
Where is the train station in Salzburg?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Salzburg than most cities. Most trains from Ruhpolding will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Salzburg:
Train stations in Salzburg:
Train Station
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt
Salzburg Taxham Europark
Salzburg Aiglhof
Salzburg Liefering
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