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Trip Summary
There are 4 daily trains from Rothenburg upon Tauber to Ruhpolding. Traveling by train from Rothenburg upon Tauber to Ruhpolding usually takes around 5 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 159 mi (255 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 4m |
| Lowest price | €33.22 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Rothenburg upon Tauber to Ruhpolding?
2 train services operate from Rothenburg upon Tauber to Ruhpolding. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 5h 4m | €52.30 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 5h 57m | €31.63 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Rothenburg upon Tauber to Ruhpolding start from €27, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ruhpolding. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Rothenburg upon Tauber leaves from Bahnhofstraße 14 . And in Ruhpolding trains arrive at Bibelöd .
From Rothenburg upon Tauber to Ruhpolding train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ruhpolding faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 4 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 12 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Ruhpolding.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Rothenburg upon Tauber and Ruhpolding is approximately 159 miles, or 255 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Rothenburg upon Tauber to Ruhpolding tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Rothenburg upon Tauber at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 4 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 Ruhpolding to Rothenburg upon Tauber.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Rothenburg upon Tauber?
Main departure station: Bahnhofstraße 14
There is one train station in Rothenburg upon Tauber.
All train stations in Rothenburg upon Tauber:
Bahnhofstraße 14
Where is the train station in Ruhpolding?
Main arrival station: Bibelöd
Ruhpolding has one train station.
Train stations in Ruhpolding:
Bibelöd
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