Alps · Bavaria
Berchtesgaden and the Königssee from Munich: a day with your own driver
The Königssee near Berchtesgaden is about 160 km from Munich, around 2 hours by car each way. Electric boats reach St. Bartholomä in about 35 minutes and run all year except 24 December, weather permitting. A day trip from Munich with your own car and driver costs $900 per car; boat tickets are extra. Prices checked .
- Distance≈ 160 km from Munich
- Boat to St. Bartholomä≈ 35 min
- Seasonall year (not 24 Dec)
- Day tripfrom $900
How far is the Königssee from Munich?
About 160 km via the A8 towards Salzburg — roughly 2 hours each way without traffic.
Do the Königssee boats run in winter?
Yes. St. Bartholomä can be reached by boat all year round except 24 December; the trip takes about 35 minutes. Fog, storms or high water can delay or cancel departures, and the Salet landing is no longer served. [1]
When should we arrive on busy days?
On holidays and long weekends the operator recommends arriving before 10:30 and starting back by 14:30. [1]
Can we add Salzburg on the same day?
Yes. Salzburg is close to Berchtesgaden across the Austrian border; the Salzburg day trip from Munich costs $900 per car, and a combined day we price on request.
What is included in the day trip?
- Own car and driver from your Munich hotel, about 10 hours
- Waiting at the Königssee and in Berchtesgaden
- Fuel, parking and motorway costs
- Not included: boat and museum tickets, meals
Prices for these trips (USD per car)
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (7) | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berchtesgaden & Königssee day trip from Munich 320 km · driver waits, back the same day | $900 | $1,215 | $2,160 | $1,945 |
| Salzburg day trip from Munich 300 km · driver waits, back the same day | $900 | $1,215 | $2,160 | $1,945 |
| Munich to Salzburg 145 km · one way | $385 | $520 | $920 | $835 |
per car, not per person. 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online; full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
Questions
How much is a Königssee day trip from Munich?
$900 sedan, $1,215 minivan (7), $1,945 Mercedes — per car, boat tickets extra.
Is the lake worth it in winter?
The boat runs in winter too; with luck you may see red deer at St. Bartholomä, says the operator.
Can we start from Salzburg instead?
Yes — write to us; from Austria the price is set per trip.
Which language does the driver speak?
The standard driver speaks German and English; a Russian-speaking driver is free on request when available.
Can I cancel?
Yes — free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup (multi-day trips: 7 days before the start).
Is there a boat on 24 December?
No — the operator does not run to St. Bartholomä on 24 December.
Sources and checks
- Königssee boat trips — Bayerische Seenschifffahrt GmbH · checked
Numbers and dates on this page come from the sources below, checked on 27 October 2026. Rules, timetables and fair dates can change — check the official page before you travel.
Transfers
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Checked by the RideDEU team on 27 October 2026. RideDEU is a booking service operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong).