After taking the ICE express train from Cologne to Frankfurt in the morning, after bidding farewell to the rainy weather in Cologne, taking advantage of the clear weather, continue to take the DB to Koblenz and board the KD cruise ship to St. Goll, and enjoy the most elite section of the Rhine river cruise. The scenery along the road is beautiful and beautiful. The important thing is that there are many old castles along the coast. Appreciating the old castles from the river is naturally a different style and truly appreciate the leisurely life of European life.
Transportation: How to get to the KD ferry terminal in Koblenz?
The Koblenz Wharf of the Cologne-Düsseldorf cruise ship is the starting point of the Koblenz-Rüdesheim segment. It travels through the elite waterway in the middle of the Rhine. You can take the DB Deutsche Bahn to Koblen From the central station, walk from the station to the pier on the Rhine. The walking distance is about 1.5 kilometers. Along the way, there are LÖHR CENTER Koblenz shopping center and various monuments. You can go there early and browse on the way.
The journey from Dusseldorf or Frankfurt to Koblenz is a cross-city movement. It is recommended to use the DB pass to board the fast rail lines such as IC, RE, etc., which can be used to and from the ferry terminals of KD. It saves time and costs. It’s much cheaper, and you can show your DB pass to get a XNUMX% discount on the fare of KD ferry. At that time, we took DB to connect Cologne and Frankfurt, as well as the traffic between Frankfurt and KD cruise ship terminal. The journey was still time-saving and smooth. , And will not feel too tired.
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▲The walking distance from Koblenz Central Station to the KD Pier on the river is about 1.5 kilometers.
▲ Frankfurt Central Station.
▲ Take the DB RE train from Frankfurt to Koblenz, the journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.
▲ The Seilbahn Koblenz cable car (Seilbahn Koblenz), you can take to the top of the mountain on the opposite bank of the Rhine, below is the boat dock.
▲ The dock for scheduled KD flights is the first, and the remaining docks are stops for large cruise ships and freighters.
KD Cologne-Dusseldorf cruise route and ticket
Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG operates regular cruises on the Rhine River. There are 32 terminals from Cologne to Mainz. The main operating routes include: Cologne- There are three voyages from Linz, Koblenz-Rüdesheim and Boppard-Mainz. It is not possible to take a direct boat from Cologne to Mainz. The sailing period is from March to October.
The Rhine section from Koblenz to Bingen is a 65-kilometer stretch of river valley. On both sides of the river are more than 40 castles and other medieval buildings, farmland and valley landscapes, called the middle Rhine. The Upper Middle Rhine Valley, with the reputation of the Romantic Rhine, was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2002.
We chose the route from Koblenz to St. Goar on this trip. In 2016, the one-way fare was 26.4 euros per person. Earlier, you could show your DB pass to take a free voyage. At that time, it was changed to 2018 Discounted prices, and now the prices have increased again. The latest one-way fare of Brunz-St. Gore in 28.2 has increased to XNUMX euros. The XNUMX% discount for DB Passes is still available. For correct fare information and suggestions, please refer to the official website announcement.
KD also has a voyage on the tributary of the Rhine, the Mosel, between Koblenz and Cochem. You can take a boat at the Koblenz dock and enter from the Deutsches Eck. The Moselle River.In addition, KD Cruise Line has set up piers in Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and other cities to provide short-distance cruises in the urban areas of various cities. The time is short and convenient, and those who are interested can also be considered.
KKday.Ticket reservation:[Necessary for self-service] German Rail Pass FLEXI XNUMX-day pass
▲ KD provides three daily scheduled voyages from Cologne to Linz, Koblenz to Ludersheim and Boppard to Mainz.
▲ There are many castles and characteristic towns along the Rhine River from Cologne to Mainz.
▲ KD has 12 types of boats of different sizes. This time I took the fourth largest Stolzenfels.
▲Buy tickets at the ticket booth next to the pier, and show the DB pass to get a XNUMX% discount.
KD Cologne-Dusseldorf Cruise Introduction and Facilities
KD Cologne-Düsseldorf Cruise Line currently has 12 types of cruise ships. This time we took the fourth largest MS Stolzenfels cruise ship, mainly sailing in the middle of the Rhine. The cruise ship is three stories high, and wheelchairs can directly enter the middle deck. There is a restaurant.There is an open-air bar on the upper deck and many lounge chairs in the open-air area. It is very suitable for Europeans who like to sunbathe. It can also be used as a venue for evening events. There are also seats on both sides of the indoor walkway to enjoy the coastal scenery.
▲ KD Cologne-Dusseldorf cruise ship currently has 12 types of cruise ships of different sizes.
Voyage experience on the Rhine
This trip takes the KD ferry voyage, embarking from the Koblenz pier and disembarking at the St. Goar pier. The voyage time is approximately 3.5 hours, passing through the Rhine in Boppard. The river turns to the river. This section of the voyage can be said to be the essence of the middle reaches of the Rhine. There are many scenic spots such as castles and cable cars in each town along the way. They are all scenic spots that can be disembarked. If you take the morning boat , You can intersperse to arrange a small town disembarkation tour.
After sailing in Koblenz, you will pass Stolzenfels Castle (Schloss Stolzenfels), Marx Castle (Marksburg), Sterrenberg Castle (Sterrenberg Castle), Liebenstein Castle (Castle Liebenstein), Burg Maus, Burg Rheinfels, Katz Castle and many other castles. Those who are interested in history can also bring a book along the roadside to read while immersing themselves in the history of the Rhine. Atmosphere.
The Rhine River stretches for thousands of miles from Switzerland to Germany, and the river course from Bingen to Koblenz. Both banks are hard rocky terrain. Ships shuttle in the valley. The banks of the river are accompanied by towering castle buildings, as well as rich myths and historical legends. It is very suitable for travelers who like to appreciate the scenery and history and enjoy a quiet half-day holiday, but there are no additional entertainment facilities or performances on the boat. Those who like lively may choose a shorter voyage and then choose a small town to disembark.
▲ Board the boat from the Koblenz pier and take the boat to St. Gall, the whole journey time is 3.5 hours.
▲ The waiter's eyes rolled when I took the change to buy a cup of coffee. The change is the local culture of giving alms to beggars, so you must keep it in mind.
▲ Stolzenfels Castle (Schloss Stolzenfels) in Koblenz.
▲ Marksburg in Braubach.
▲ The big turn of the Rhine in Boppard.
▲ Sterrenberg Castle.
▲ Castle Liebenstein (Castle Liebenstein), now used as a hotel.
▲ Burg Maus.
▲ Burg Rheinfels.
▲ We disembarked at St. Goar pier, on the opposite bank is St. Goarshausen pier.
▲ Katz Castle in Sankt Goarshausen.
Conclusion
This trip uses the DB pass to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt, then take the DB back to Koblenz and take the boat to St. Gore, and finally take the DB back to Frankfurt. Although taking the DB can save a lot of time, the itinerary is actually repeated and repeated It’s a waste of time. This is done under the consideration of baggage burden and changing cities. If you don’t need to bring your baggage, you can take DB to leave early in the morning and go to Koblenz for a boat. In the afternoon, you can arrange to disembark in a certain town and take the local Take the cable car or visit the castle, and then take the DB back to the hotel in the evening.
In addition, some of the castles in small towns along the Rhine River have been renovated and opened to museums. Many castles have become restaurants or restaurants, which are open to the public to provide accommodation. It only takes a small amount of money to have the enjoyment of staying in the castle. If you have a handy luggage, you can directly disembark in the town and check into the castle after carrying your luggage directly on the boat. This is actually quite a good experience.
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