Cruise port Duisburg
Info for port Duisburg on 26 Jul 2026
Port information & tips for Duisburg
Duisburg is the important heart of European inland navigation and a fascinating gateway to the Ruhr metropolis. The city combines impressive industrial history with modern urbanity and offers guests a unique, maritime panorama thanks to the world's largest inland port. In the immediate vicinity, the lively Innenhafen attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene and the renowned Museum Küppersmühle for Modern Kunst, as well as the architecturally charming Garten der Erinnerung. River cruise ships usually dock at the centrally located Steiger Schwanentor, from which the bustling city center with the Königstraße shopping boulevard can be easily reached in just a few minutes on foot, providing travelers with a perfect starting point for their tour of discovery.
Duisburg, known as the world's largest inland port, is an important starting point and destination for river cruises on the Rhine. The berths for cruise ships are mainly located on Mercatorinsel or at Mühlenweide and are easily accessible thanks to the good transport links.
Car
Motorways such as the A3, A40, A42, and A59 enable a direct journey to the port. Especially for the Innenhafen, where one of the mooring points is located, use the A59 exit "Duisburg-Duissern" and follow the signs. Booking a secure car park is recommended for the duration of your trip. In the Innenhafen, the Schifferstraße multi-storey car park with 300 parking spaces and a car park under the A59 are available. Please note that Duisburg is part of the Ruhrgebiet environmental zone and your vehicle requires a corresponding environmental badge.
Train
Duisburg Hauptbahnhof is an important hub in the ICE and IC network and offers excellent connections from the entire DACH region. From there, the easiest way to reach the berths on Mercatorinsel or at Mühlenweide is by taxi in just a few minutes. Alternatively, you can reach the Innenhafen from the main railway station using bus lines 934 or 947 in about 11 to 15 minutes.
Airplane
The nearest major airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), located around 25 kilometres from Duisburg and well-connected with direct flights from many European cities. From Düsseldorf Airport, you can reach Duisburg Hauptbahnhof quickly and directly by train in just about 10 to 14 minutes. In addition, various shuttle and taxi services offer a comfortable transfer in about 20 to 25 minutes to the port or your pre-cruise hotel.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for your journey to the port accordingly and keep in mind that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination area - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The same applies during the cruise: for shore excursions, you should be back on board no later than one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements as well as the notices on board, as mooring and departure times can change at short notice.
