public transit for Rhine in Flames Koblenz
Special Deutsche Bahn trains will be used for the journey home.
Increased use of koveb buses + additional night buses for the journey home
Extended hours until 3 a.m.
No matter where you are starting from: We recommend travelling to the Koblenz Summer Festival and Rhine in Flames by public transit—stress-free, flexible and environmentally friendly!
Note: After the end of the fireworks, a large rush is expected for the buses and trains travelling immediately afterwards. The programme has been extended until midnight in order to make things more relaxed, and many stands are open until 2 a.m. on Saturday night. Enjoy the exuberant atmosphere at the Koblenz Summer Festival even after the fireworks and take advantage of the extensive local transport services until late!
You can reach Koblenz central station by train from many German cities. After your arrival, you can easily reach the Koblenz Summer Festival in a short time on foot or by bus.
Route planner, timetables and prices at www.bahn.de.
Information on special DB trains will be available here in the run-up to the event!
Deutsche Bahn is also providing special trains on Saturday. These will run from Koblenz Hbf on Saturday night as follows:
- RB 26: Departure 12:32 a.m. in the direction of Bingen Hbf from platform 1
- RE 2: Departure 12:57 a.m. in the direction of Bingen Hbf from platform 1
- RE 1: Departure 1:10 a.m. in the direction of Trier Hbf from platform 8
- RB 23: Departure 1:10 a.m. in the direction of Limburg from platform 5
- Replacement bus service from Nassau
Please follow the signs at the station in Nassau
- Replacement bus service from Nassau
- RB 10: Departure 1:22 a.m. in the direction of Wiesbaden from platform 8
Further travel options according to the regular timetable:
- RB 26: Departure 12:03 a.m. in the direction of Bingen Hbf from platform 1
- RB 81: Departure 12:08 a.m. in the direction of Wittlich Hbf from platform 9
- RB 10: Departure 12:22 a.m. in the direction of Kaub from platform 5
- RB 26: Departure 12:30 a.m. in the direction of Remagen from platform 3
- RB 27: Departure 12:40 a.m. in the direction of Troisdorf via KO-Ehrenbreitstein, Neuwied from platform 109
- RB 26: Departure 1:30 a.m. in the direction of Remagen from platform 3
- RB 81: Departure 1:38 a.m. in the direction of Wittlich Hbf from platform 9
- RB 27: Departure 1:40 a.m. in the direction of Troisdorf via KO-Ehrenbreitstein, Neuwied from platform 1
Information subject to change and errors.
Data status: 22.07.2025
Bus Connections from the Surrounding Area
If you are coming from the area around Koblenz, you can take the bus. Every line stops at Koblenz central station. Additional information, stops, group tickets, prices and timetables can be found at www.vrminfo.de
Scheduled koveb Buses
The Saturday timetable applies with increased use of buses starting 9 p.m. On all lines (exception: line 4/14) there is a 30-minute interval until approx. 11 p.m. with arrival in the centre of Koblenz.
Information on night buses and additional buses will be available here in the run-up to the event!
8 August 2025
10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
9 August 2025
10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cable car service will be interrupted for approx. 45 minutes during the fireworks and drone show at 11 p.m.
10 August 2025
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The following travel times apply for Saturday, August 9, 2025:
6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Regular service
6 p.m.-Midnight
Service suspended for fireworks show
Please note: Final descent from the fortress will be at 6:30 p.m.
Midnight-3 a.m.
Extended service