Getting There and Away

Scenic view of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and Koblenz along the Rhine River on a clear day.
Dominik Kristen, Pexels

Koblenz is well-served by major transport hubs, primarily Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, its main railway station, which acts as a central point for rail travel. A bus station is conveniently located directly outside the Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz also features a smaller city-center train station, Koblenz Stadtmitte.

By Train:

Arriving by train into Koblenz Hauptbahnhof is a popular choice, with frequent connections from across Germany. For example:

  • From Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), direct trains typically take between 1 hour 11 minutes and 1 hour 31 minutes, with tickets ranging from approximately €13 to €65.
  • From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), direct train journeys generally last about 1 hour 23 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes, costing between €9.71 and €23.
  • Direct train services from Cologne can take as little as 53 minutes to 1 hour 32 minutes, with fares starting around €9.
  • From Düsseldorf, direct trains usually complete the journey in about 1 hour 18 minutes, with tickets starting from approximately €15.02.

By Bus:

Long-distance bus services offer an alternative for reaching Koblenz. FlixBus operates routes to Koblenz. For travel from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), the Rhein-Mosel Express Bus line 615 provides a direct service several times daily, with a journey time of around 1 hour 24 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes and a fare of approximately €15.80.

  • From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), a direct FlixBus service runs once a day, taking about 1 hour 45 minutes and costing €6-€10.

By Car:

Driving to Koblenz offers flexibility, with good road connections to major cities and airports.

  • The drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) usually takes around 1 hour 1 minute to 1 hour 5 minutes, covering approximately 107-109 km, with fuel costs typically between €15 and €23.
  • From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), the journey is about 1 hour 7 minutes to 1 hour 9 minutes for 83-85 km, with estimated fuel costs of €12-€18.
  • Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) is approximately 54-55 minutes away by car (66-68 km), with fuel costs around €9-€14.
  • Car rental services are available from various providers in Koblenz, with average daily costs around $50 (€40-€50).