Rhine Bridge

The Rhine Bridge is a steel truss bridge spanning roughly 240 meters across the Rhine River between Kehl and Strasbourg. It carries two parallel railway tracks and supports regular train service connecting the two cities on either bank.

The first railway bridge here opened in 1861 and was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times during wars. The current structure dates from 2010 and represents a modern reconstruction of the crossing.

The bridge serves as a working symbol of cross-border connection, where daily traffic shows how two neighboring countries share infrastructure. Travelers crossing it experience firsthand the practical coordination between French and German operations.

You can view and photograph the bridge from both riverbanks, but only ticketed passengers can cross it. Both railway stations on either side have clear signage and good accessibility for travelers.

Maintenance and operation of the bridge are divided exactly at the river's midpoint, with each country responsible for its half. This unusual arrangement demonstrates how border management works for shared infrastructure.

Location: Kehl

Location: Strasbourg

Inception: 2010

Official opening: December 2010

Length: 238.4 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 48.57556,7.80083

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06