How to get to Bad-Reichenhall in 2025 – your transport guide in Germany

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Table of Contents:

When to travel to Bad-Reichenhall

How to get to Bad-Reichenhall

How to get to Bad-Reichenhall from Salzburg

How to get to Bad-Reichenhall from Munich

Where to stay in Bad-Reichenhall

What to see & do in Bad-Reichenhall

Thermal Baths of Bad Reichenhall

The countryside of Bad Reichenhall

I have travelled around Southern Germany a lot and I was absolutely charmed with the combination of natural and historical attractions. The local towns like Bad Reichenhall kept their authenticity and can offer a lot of things to do while the local countryside is full of hidden gems. Plus, getting around is pretty much easy here, because of developed transport infrastructure. I tried different means of transport, including trains, buses and cars and I can confirm that they are pretty much convenient and fast. Based on my research, I found out how to get to the town, where to stay & what to see. I really hope this detailed information will help you plan your trip to Bad-Reichenhall.

When to travel to Bad-Reichenhall

Bad Reichenhall is a wonderful little town in the very south of Germany. Geographically located in the German region of Bavaria, Bad Reichenhall is situated near the border with Austria. The town is a balneological and climatic resort though. At the countryside of Bad Reichenhall, there are springs with mineral water; you can try their healing features by visiting numerous thermal complexes.

In addition, the town is located in the foothills of the Alps, which makes its air fresh. The mild climate only contributes to the general vibes of relaxation. Bad Reichenhall is about as well-known a mineral resort as Baden-Baden. Both of these resorts are famous for their mineral springs and mild healing climate.

You can visit Bad-Reichenhall all year round, but be ready that the winters here are snowy and a bit frosty. The springs and summers are usually warm, but not hot, that is why you can hike and stroll around anytime you want. The autumns are a bit rainy, but colorful and picturesque, especially in the countryside.

How to get to Bad-Reichenhall

How to get to Bad-Reichenhall from Salzburg

Based on my map search, Salzburg and Bad-Reichenhall are connected with highway #A1. The distance is 20 km. The travel time is about 25 minutes by car.

By public transport: To reach Bad-Reichenhall you can use either a bus or a train. Both depart from Salzburg Train Station. You can choose buses # 260 or 180. The travel time is 40 and 50 minutes respectively. You also can choose train # S3. Duration of the train trip is 40 minutes. Buses depart twice an hour during the day; trains depart once an hour during the day. Train timetables can be checked at the Raileurope booking service. I love this online service as I can compare different available options to choose the most suitable for me. I also can set up individual settings to improve my experience of searching.

By renting a car: You can rent a car in Salzburg right after arrival at the airport or at the rental offices in the city. You can also book a car in advance on the different booking services such as Discover Cars, Economybookings, etc. The rules for renting a car are relatively simple: almost anyone with an international driver’s license can rent a car.

◊A useful tip: Compare a few of booking services to choose the best price. Roads in Austria and Germany have excellent quality, so you can move along quickly and comfortably. The distance from Salzburg to Bad-Reichenhall is 20 km. They are connected with highway # A1. It takes about 25 minutes to reach your travel destination (see on the map).

How to get to Bad-Reichenhall from Munich

The distance between Munich and Bad-Reichenhall is approximately 130 km. The destinations are connected with highway # A8. The travel time is about 1,5 hours (see on the map).

By train: High-speed trains run from Munich to Bad Reichenhall, but there is no direct route. You need to change trains in the town of Freilassing. As a rule, the change does not take much time and does not affect the total travel time, which is about 2 hours. Trains depart every half an hour throughout the day. You can check the train schedule for the Munich-Bad Reichenhall route and buy tickets online at the Raileurope booking service.

By renting a car: You can also make a trip from Munich to Bad Reichenhall in a rented car. The cities are connected with a free high-speed autobahn; the travel time does not take more than an hour and a half. There are a lot of rental offices in Munich, including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, etc. You can find rental offices both at the airport and in the city. You also can choose a car in advance and complete all the formalities using various services that compare rental conditions and the cost of car rental from different suppliers, for instance, Discover Cars, Economybookings, etc. I often use both services to compare available options and choose the best one in terms of type of a car, price, departure points, additional offers, etc. I definitely can recommend both of them as they have a pretty much convenient search.

Where to stay in Bad-Reichenhall

I did some research and discovered that, among the hotels in Bad Reichenhall, three-star hotels dominate. There are also a small number of four-star hotels and guest houses. Renting apartments is also popular. To attract guests, hotels usually offer free breakfast and other additional services (read the conditions when booking). Please, note, that the town tax of EUR 3.20 per night is NOT normally included in the room rate and must be paid separately.

Hotel Seeblick 3* – This small, cozy, family-run hotel is located within walking distance of the Thumsee lake. On site you can find a spa area, a children’s playground, a lounge area; you also can rent mountain bikes, go horse-riding, play golf or tennis. You can dine in the restaurant at the hotel. There is also a bar. The hotel offers free parking on site. The hotel has single and double rooms, which are equipped with TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. Each room has a balcony or terrace. Breakfasts are included in the price. The hotel gets the best reviews for the location, cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. Professionalism of the staff is also highly appreciated. A tour desk service can be arranged at the reception. Check-in is from 11.00, check-out is until 11.00.

Hotel Villa Rein Boutique Hotel 4* – The hotel is located in a historic Art Nouveau villa in the countryside of Bad Reichenhall. The hotel offers a variety of outdoor activities from skiing in the winter to cycling in the summer. Free parking area is available to hotel guests, but reservations are required. The hotel has single, double and triple rooms, you can choose the option with or without a balcony. All rooms are equipped with telephone, TV, safe, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are included in the room rate. I read the reviews and discovered that the hotel gets the highest ratings for professionalism of the staff, the cleanliness of the rooms and the location. Check-in is from 11.00, check-out is until 10.30.

Hotel Alpina 3* – This hotel is located in a quiet area of the town, near the mountains, while the town center is within walking distance. Guests can go skiing in winter and cycling in summer. Free parking is provided. The hotel has a terrace with mountain views. Guests of the hotel can choose from single or double rooms, which are equipped with everything you need, including free Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are included in the price. The hotel gets the best ratings for the quality of the services provided; professionalism of the staff is also highly appreciated. A tour desk service can be arranged at the reception. Check-in is from 15.00, check-out is until 11.00.

Hotel Garni Gablerhof – Situated next to the lake, this family-run hotel offers cozy rooms with scenic mountain views and a garden terrace. Free parking, bicycle rental, and children’s playground is provided. The hotel has standard and family rooms, with a balcony or terrace of your choice. The rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. There is an elevator on site. Buffet breakfasts are provided free of charge. The hotel gets the highest ratings for professionalism of the staff and the cleanliness of the rooms; the location of the hotel is also highly appreciated. Luggage storage and laundry facilities are available on site. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 11.00.

What to see & do in Bad-Reichenhall

Bad Reichenhall is a small town with a picturesque Old Centre, where historical monuments and churches have been preserved. Of course, tourists come to Bad Reichenhall not only for architectural sightseeing. First of all, tourists are attracted by the countryside – its green meadows, small crystal lakes and magnificent mountains. The mineral baths of Bad Reichenhall are also very popular.

The town attractions deserve your attention, in particular, the Salt Museum. Since Bad Reichenhall is a balneological resort, mineral salt is very popular here. In the museum you will be told about the production of salt, its development and other interesting facts. I found out detailed information for visiting the museum:

• The Salt Museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm during the period of April,1 to October,31;
• The Salt Museum is open from 11 am to 3 pm during the period of November,1 to March, 31 (except Mondays);
• Each guided visit takes approx. 45 minutes;
• Please, pay attention, that the temperature in Saltern is +12 degrees all year round;
• The entrance fee is 13 euros for adults and 7 euros for kids.

You also should not ignore the old part of the town. It is the so-called Floriani quarter, where all kinds of boutiques, shops and cozy cafes are concentrated. This is a local pedestrian promenade. You can see here the remains of ancient Roman fortifications, the churches of St. Egidi and Zeni, which amazes with their sizes.

Thermal Baths of Bad Reichenhall

There are several thermal complexes in Bad Reichenhall, but perhaps it’s worth starting with the inhalation park of Gradiewerke. The park is located in the open air; the essence of its beneficial features is the combination of mineral water with useful plants, such as, for example, hawthorn. The mineral spring sprays water on plants throughout the day. As a result, air is saturated with beneficial features, and this is how the inhalation effect is achieved. The park is located on the area of 160 meters; there is also a fountain with mineral water and a pump room. Park visiting is free.

The thermal complex of “Rupertus” offers relaxation in outdoor and indoor mineral pools, saunas, as well as spa treatments, massages, jacuzzi and other wellness procedures designed for rest and recovery. The outdoor pools and jacuzzis have mountain views and are enriched with alpine air, also considered to be beneficial to health. There is some useful information for visiting that I discovered:

• Rupertus Therme is open daily, from 10 am to 10 pm
• A visit to the complex on a daily card costs 23,5 euros or 19,5 for 4 hours of visiting
• The sauna area is additionally paid – from 30,50 euros for 2-hour staying
• Massages and spa treatments are paid separately if desired

In addition, pump rooms with mineral water can be found throughout the town. A combination of pine forests and mountains nearby makes the microclimate of Bad Reichenhall unique, which is why the town is considered to be one of the best resorts in Bavaria. To my mind, travelling to the region without visiting a picturesque countryside will be incomplete and Bad Reichenhall is one of the suitable places to feel the local atmosphere.

The countryside of Bad Reichenhall

The surroundings of Bad Reichenhall are surprisingly picturesque. First of all, these are mountains, lakes, green meadows (and in winter snow-covered glades where you can ski). There are also several interesting objects in the area, such as the Martzol castle, the Gruttenstein and Karlstejn fortresses, which definitely deserve a visit.

To see the surroundings of Bad Reichenhall, just take the ski lift to the nearest Predigstuhl mountain (height – 1600 meters). A breathtaking panorama of the whole town and its countryside is available here.

• A ticket for the ski lift for round trip costs 49 euros (27 euros one way)
• During the summer time the cable car is open from 9 am until 6 pm (Sunday-Wednesday); until 8 pm (Thursday – Saturday)

The Thumsee Lake lies right at the foot of the local mountains, in the countryside of Bad Reichenhall. Local hotels and guest houses offer to stay right on the shores of the Thumsee, but you can explore the lake on your own. You can get here by local bus # 2 (check the current timetable online), which goes through the whole town directly to the lake and makes 3 stops along its shore. You can get out and enjoy nature at any stop. There are also hiking trails in Bad Reichenhall that include a visit to Thumsee Lake.

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