How to Get Around Berchtesgaden (Resources & Quick Guide)

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For visiting different places in Berchtesgaden, there are plenty of transportation options available, including trains, buses, cars, and bikes.

Getting Around in Berchtesgaden Overview

Below are some details (my quick notes) about each option to get around in Berchtesgaden.

Transportation	Details
Train	The Berchtesgadener Land Bahn (BLB) is a local train that connects Berchtesgaden with other nearby towns and cities, such as Freilassing, Bad Reichenhall, and Salzburg. You can bring your bike on the train for free.
Bus	With the Berchtesgaden guest card, you can ride most bus routes in the region for free. You just need to show your card to the driver when you board the bus. You can also use the RufBus, which is a special bus service that you can order by phone two hours before you need it. Another option is the Alpine Experience Bus (ALMErlebnisBUS), which takes you to some of the most scenic hiking trails and alpine pastures in Ramsau and Klausbachtal valley.
Car	If you prefer to drive yourself, you can rent a car at Salzburg or Munich airport and drive to Berchtesgaden. The roads are in good condition and easy to follow, but you need to pay attention to the traffic rules and regulations. For example, if you drive through Austria, you need to buy a Vignette, which is a sticker that allows you to use the toll roads.
Bike	If you love cycling, you can explore Berchtesgaden by bike and breathe in the fresh air. There are many bike paths and trails for different levels of difficulty. You can rent a bike at various locations in Berchtesgaden or bring your own.

Getting to Different Attractions in Berchtesgaden

Berchtesgaden has many amazing attractions that make it worth a visit. Here are five you definitely shouldn’t miss, along with how to get to each one.

Attraction	How to Get There
Konigssee	You can take bus 841 from Berchtesgaden train station (ZOB) to Schönau am Königssee, where you can hop on a boat and cruise the lake. The bus runs every 10 to 20 minutes and takes about 15 minutes. You can also take the Berchtesgadener Land Bahn (BLB) train from Berchtesgaden to Königssee station, which is a 10-minute walk from the boat pier. The train runs every hour and takes about 10 minutes.
Jenner	You can take the Jennerbahn cable car to the top from Schönau am Königssee. To get there, you can take the same bus or train as for Konigssee. The cable car runs every 15 minutes and takes about 20 minutes.
Eagle’s Nest	You can take bus 838 from Berchtesgaden ZOB to Obersalzberg Dokumentation Center, where you can buy tickets for the special bus that takes you to Eagle’s Nest. The bus runs every 10 minutes and takes about 15 minutes. The special bus runs every 25 minutes and takes about 20 minutes.
Salt Mine	You can take bus 840 from Berchtesgaden ZOB to Salzbergwerk, where the entrance is located. The bus runs every hour and takes about 10 minutes.
Wimbachklamm	You can take bus 846 from Berchtesgaden ZOB to Ramsau Hintersee, where the trailhead is located. The bus runs every hour and takes about 30 minutes. You can also take the RufBus, which is a special bus service that you can order by phone two hours before you need it.

More in Berchtesgaden

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Something important to know—Berchtesgaden is very close to Salzburg, Austria. If you’d rather stay in Salzburg as your home base, that’s a great choice. Explore Salzburg, and here’s how you can visit Berchtesgaden from there: