• An old village center with half‑timbered houses and restaurants.
  • From a castle on a hill, one looks into the Rhine Valley, with two ships and a village visible.
  • A large rock with tree growth is surrounded by water.
  • By a river with a bright blue sky, there is a small village with half-timbered houses.
Eine Fähre fährt auf stillem Wasser
An old village center with half‑timbered houses and restaurants.
From a castle on a hill, one looks into the Rhine Valley, with two ships and a village visible.
A large rock with tree growth is surrounded by water.
By a river with a bright blue sky, there is a small village with half-timbered houses.

FRS Loreley Ferry – Your Rhine crossing between St. Goar and St. Goarshausen

Directly at the Loreley with the car ferry across the Rhine - every 25 minutes. Sit back and relax as we take you from St. Goar to St. Goarshausen. Whether on foot, by bike or by car - the ferry will take you to the other bank quickly and easily. You will experience a unique view of the famous Loreley, idyllic vineyards and picturesque villages. Make your Rhine tour a special experience! The ferry runs from Monday to Friday between 5:30 am and 9:00 pm, on Saturdays from 6:20 am to 9:00 pm and on Sundays and public holidays from 7:20 am to 9:00 pm.

In the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley

Directly on the Loreley Rock

Departures every 20-25 minutes

Directions

Ferry access St. Goarshausen

Bahnhofstraße 12, 56346 St. Goarshausen

Ferry access St. Goar

Heerstraße 26, 56329 St. Goar

Bicycles

Cars

Motorcycles

Camper

Busses

Trucks without restrictions

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FAQ

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FRS Fähre Loreley - A short excursion into a long tradition

Over the centuries, the ferry service developed steadily. The introduction of the “flying bridge” was a significant step forward: Two large barges were connected to a platform and, anchored to a chain, shuttled between the banks.

And even today, there is still a ferry connection at this point in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, which has been linking the towns of St. Goar and St. Goarshausen for decades - reliably, safely and in all weathers. But there is much more to this daily crossing than pure functionality: the Loreley ferry is a piece of living infrastructure history in one of the most challenging river regions in Europe.

The topography of the Middle Rhine Valley with its narrow river bends, changing current conditions and steep banks has always posed particular challenges for ferry operations. The design and control of the ferry has always had to be adapted to the local conditions - for example with special drive systems and flow-optimized technology. The number of passengers and transported goods on both sides of the shore also influenced the development and equipment of the ferry.

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Excursion tips in the surrounding area

A place with half-timbered houses, a hiking trail, and vineyards in the background.
Sightseeing
Two women are standing in the vineyards, drinking wine.
Activities in the region