Velky Meder sits on Rye Island (Žitný ostrov) in the Dunajská Streda district, close to the Hungarian border. It is not a place you drive through by accident. People come here on purpose. Here is how to reach us, and what to keep in mind when planning the journey.
By car
The most common option. The route runs across the flat landscape of Rye Island, with no mountain passes and no complications.
From Bratislava travel sites usually put it at around an hour’s drive, a little more depending on the route and traffic. There are two main options: the motorway towards Hungary and then through Dunajská Streda, or straight across Rye Island on the main road, which is slower but passes through the villages and gives you more to see.
From Vienna and further west the way leads through Bratislava. From Budapest and Győr you cross the border, with Győr roughly 25 kilometres from us.
Do check the exact driving time in your navigation app, because summer weekends and school holidays bring heavier traffic to Rye Island.
Parking
This is the part people underestimate. In high season the car parks around the baths fill up, and hunting for a space is a poor start to a holiday.
So when choosing where to stay, ask specifically: is parking included, is it secure, and is there room for everyone?
With us you park free of charge in a closed, monitored courtyard. Leave the car for the whole stay and walk to the baths or take our transfer. It is more comfortable and cheaper at once.
By train
Velky Meder has a railway station, and rail connections across Rye Island are reasonably good. For couples and older guests the train is often more pleasant than driving, especially if you would rather not deal with parking.
One thing to note: it is still a fair walk from the station to the accommodation, and no fun with suitcases.
We collect our guests straight from the station, and the transfer is free. Just let us know your arrival time in advance.
By bus
Bus services on Rye Island do exist, but they are slower and involve changes. If you have the choice, the train is usually more practical.
From Hungary
Velky Meder lies close to the border, and Hungarian guests make up a large share of visitors to the region. From Győr it is about 25 km, roughly half an hour by car.
Rye Island runs seamlessly into the Hungarian Szigetköz, so some guests arrive by bicycle, because the cycle routes on both sides are connected. More in our article Rye Island by bike.
Once you are here: the last 700 metres
From us to Thermal Corvinus it is 700 metres, about a ten-minute gentle walk. The path does not follow the main road, so it is fine with children too.
If you would rather not walk, whether because of small children, inflatables or a whole day in the water, there is our free transfer to the baths. We use the same transfer to take guests to the railway station.
What to keep in mind by season
Summer and school holidays. Rye Island gets busier and the car parks by the baths fill up. Set off earlier than you strictly need to.
Winter. The roads are flat, but the mornings are often foggy. Rye Island is known for it. Allow for slower going.
Over the holidays. Dates around Christmas and New Year book up earlier, and the border crossings are busier.
What to tell us in advance
So that we can have everything ready for you, it helps to know:
- your arrival time, especially if you are coming by train and would like to be collected,
- how many cars you are bringing, so we can keep space in the courtyard,
- whether you would like the transfer to the baths, and roughly when,
- if you are travelling with children, whether you need a cot.
With children in the car
The drive to Rye Island is short, but with small children even an hour stretches.
Plan a stop. Even when it looks as though you will do it in one go. The flat road through the villages has plenty of places to pull over and let everyone run about.
Arrive before dinner. Children need to move after a journey before they sit down at a table. If you can arrive at least an hour before the meal, the whole evening will be calmer.
Then leave the car where it is. Once you have parked in our courtyard, you need not get back into it for the baths or the park. Both are reachable on foot or by our transfer.
If you arrive late in the evening
It happens: work runs late, the traffic queues, the journey takes longer than planned. Send us your rough arrival time and there is nothing else to arrange. Parking is in the enclosed courtyard, so your car will not be left on the street, and the park is only partly lit in the evening, so save the walk round it for the morning. It is worth it.
Navigation and address
Enter Kurtaserská 3369, 932 01 Veľký Meder into your satnav. We are on the edge of town, so the last stretch runs through quieter streets rather than along the main road.
If you are not sure, call +421 917 232 545 and we will guide you in. It is usually quicker than searching.
Practical summary
- By car: around an hour from Bratislava; sort out parking in advance through your accommodation.
- By train: the station is in town, and we collect you free of charge.
- From Hungary: Győr around 25 km, cycle routes linked with the Szigetköz.
- On arrival: 700 m to the baths on foot, or by free transfer.
For our exact location, address and contact details, see the Contact page. You will find the rooms under Accommodation, and offers combining the room, half board and transfer among our packages.
Frequently asked questions
Can you reach Velky Meder by train?
Yes, the town has a railway station. We collect our guests from the station, and the transfer is free of charge.
Do you have to pay for parking at the thermal baths?
The car park at the baths is run by the baths themselves, so please check the conditions with them. With us you park free of charge in a closed, monitored courtyard.
How far is the hotel from the thermal baths?
700 metres, about a ten-minute gentle walk. We also take guests there with our free transfer.
