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!
train Connections
You can reach Koblenz Central Station by train from many German cities. Once you arrive, you can easily reach the Koblenz Summer Festival in a short time on foot or by bus.
Route planner, schedules, and fares are available at www.bahn.de.
- RE 5 to Remagen: Departure at 12:08 a.m.
- RE 2 to Mainz Central Station: Departs at 1:00 a.m.
- RB 23 to Limburg (Lahn): Departs at 1:10 a.m.
- RE 1 to Trier Central Station: Departs at 1:12 a.m.
Bus Connections
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!
Night Buses for the Return Trip
For “Rhein in Flammen® Koblenz,” koveb and DB Regio Bus are offering additional night bus services.
Departures are from Zentralplatz/Forum to the respective neighborhoods:
- 11:30 p.m.
- 11:45* p.m.
- 12:00 a.m.*
- 12:30 a.m.
- 1:00 a.m.*
- 1:30 a.m.
- 2:00* a.m.
- 2:30 a.m.
- 3:00* a.m.
- 3:30 a.m.
* Additional "Rhine in Flames" trips
| Route | Direction | Bus platform Zentralplatz/Forum |
| N2 | KO Center – Goldgrube – Karthause | D ( Görgenstraße) |
| N3 | KO Center – Lützel – Metternich – Güls – Rauental | A ( Görgenstraße) |
| N5 | KO Center – Pfaffendorf – Horchheim – Asterstein | E ( Görgenstraße) |
| N6 | KO Center – Rauental – Moselweiß | K ( Pfuhlgasse) |
| N7 | KO Center – Lützel – Neuendorf – Wallersheim – Kesselheim | A ( Görgenstraße) |
| 8 | KO Center – Ehrenbreitstein – Vallendar – Bendorf – Sayn | G ( Clemensstraße) |
| N9 | KO Center – Ehrenbreitstein – Arzheim – Arenberg – Immendorf | G ( Clemensstraße) |
Cable car travel times on the Rhein In FlammeN® weekend
7 August 2026
10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
8 August 2026
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.
9 August 2026
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Special Service for the Ehrenbreitstein fortress Funicular
Friday, August 7, 2026:
6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Regular service
10–11:30 p.m.
Service suspended (closure due to drone show)
Approx. 11:30 p.m.–Midnight
Regular service
Saturday, August 8, 2026:
6a.m.–6p.m.
Regular service
6 p.m.–Midnight
Service suspended (closure due to fireworks & drone show)
Last descent from the fortress at 6:30 p.m.
Midnight–3:00 a.m.
Extended operating hours
Sunday, August 9, 2026
6 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Regular service