Cruise port Eltville
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Port information & tips for Eltville
Eltville am Rhein is the oldest town in the Rheingau and enchants visitors as a charming city of wine and roses right on the banks of the majestic river. The idyllic location in the midst of world-famous vineyards provides an exclusive flair, which is also characterized by historic half-timbered houses, noble sparkling wine cellars, and a magnificent riverside promenade. Cultural highlights include the imposing Kurfürstliche Burg with its fragrant rose garden and the picturesque old town with its winding alleys. River cruise ships dock directly at the central landing stage on the banks of the Rhine (KD-Anleger), from where guests can easily reach the historic center and all sights on foot within a few minutes thanks to the first-class location.
Arrival & Departure
Getting around
Highlights & Districts
Useful tips
Returning to the ship
Eltville am Rhein welcomes you as a charming city of roses and wine directly on the Rhine and is a popular destination for river cruises. The pier is centrally located on the banks of the Rhine and is easily accessible from the entire DACH region thanks to the good infrastructure.
Car
Eltville is excellently connected to the German motorway network. You can reach the city easily via the A66, which leads directly west from Frankfurt and Wiesbaden towards Rüdesheim and merges into the B42. Numerous parking options are available in the city area for a relaxed stay. Especially practical are the free and unlimited parking spaces such as P3 Rheinufer and P2 an der Weinhohle, which are located in the immediate vicinity of the Rhine and the railway station, thus enabling short distances to the piers.
Train
Eltville (Rhein) station is very centrally located and well connected to the regional rail network. From the ICE hubs of Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof or Mainz Hauptbahnhof, you can reach Eltville in a short time by regional trains (VIAS) or buses. The journey from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof takes about 15 minutes by train and around 40 minutes by bus. Please note that between July and December 2026, construction work with rail replacement services may occur on the railway line between Troisdorf and Wiesbaden, making early travel planning advisable.
Airplane
The nearest international airport is Frankfurt am Main (FRA), located about 40 kilometers away. The travel time by car or private transfer is around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Alternatively, you can take the train from Frankfurt Airport to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof and continue from there by regional train or bus to Eltville; the entire rail journey can take about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Numerous private transfer providers such as Maxi Daxi or Flughafentransfer-24h also take you directly from the terminal to your desired destination in Eltville at fixed prices from about 57 to 64 euros.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will usually receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is mandatory for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for the journey to the port accordingly and take into account that the latest embarkation time - depending on the shipping company and destination area - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The following also applies during the journey: For shore excursions, you should be back on board at least one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements and the notices on board, as mooring and departure times can change at short notice.
