Public transport in Luxembourg
Luxembourg boasts an excellent public transport system with an extensive network of railway lines connecting major cities and even the smallest towns. Buses serve a significant portion of the population, and some municipalities offer additional public transport services within their areas. You can find all the information about public transport timetables, fares, and routes from the .
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Since 2020, the entire territory of Luxembourg offers free access to all forms of public transportation, including buses, trains, and trams.
Bus travel in Luxembourg
The public transport network in Luxembourg is divided into four bus sub-networks:
- RGTR, covering the entire country;
- TICE (Syndicat des Tramways Intercommunaux du Canton d'Esch-sur-Alzette), serving 9 municipalities in the Terres Rouges region;
- AVL (Autobus de la Ville de Luxembourg), providing urban transport within Luxembourg City;
- CityBus networks, offering flexible travel options within municipalities in addition to fixed-time bus routes.
Some towns have a "Late Night Bus" service, ensuring that night owls can easily return home after a night out. Additionally, certain municipalities offer a "" service, a reservation-based nighttime transportation option. The communes also provide free school transportation for primary education, while more than 700 buses transport students to their high schools for secondary education.
Trains in Luxembourg
, the Luxembourg National Railway Company, is responsible for public rail transport services. Luxembourg is strategically located in the international rail network, connecting the capital to neighboring cities like Trier, Brussels, Li猫ge, Metz, and Nancy. The country is also linked to the TGV Est-europ茅en network.
Public transport for cross-border commuters in Luxembourg
Given the hundreds of thousands of cross-border workers commuting daily, Luxembourg has established rail and road connections with neighboring countries like Germany, Belgium, and France. For cross-border workers using cars, park-and-ride facilities (P&R) are available near the borders and the major cities of the country.听You can find details on timetables, fares, routes, and P&R parking locations on the Mobility Center website.
Taxis in Luxembourg
You can utilize taxi services in Luxembourg by arranging a taxi through a phone call or visiting a taxi stand. Hailing a taxi on the street is not common, as taxi drivers typically start their trips from designated taxi ranks located in city centers, near train stations, and airports. You can find information about taxi companies in Luxembourg听online.听Some companies, like or Uber, also allow you to book a vehicle through their website or app. However, taxi prices are particularly high in Luxembourg (between 鈧�3.50 and 鈧�4 per km), including for Uber vehicles, whose drivers are exclusively professional taxi drivers, making it one of the least financially advantageous modes of transport.
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Cycling in Luxembourg
The Luxembourg government actively promotes eco-friendly transportation and has created an extensive network of cycle lanes that cover the entire country. Bicycle rental stations are available throughout the nation, and in Luxembourg City as well as in the South of the country (Esch-sur-Alzette, Dudelange, Bettembourg, Differdange...) there are听self-service bike-sharing systems open to the public. Bicycle parks have been established near stations, allowing private bikes to be parked for connections with public transport for a subscription of 20 euros听().
Tramway in Luxembourg City
The , inaugurated in December 2017, is one of the newest streetcar systems in Europe. It听connects听Luxexpo听to the听Luxembourg Stadium听and serves 24 stations.听In听2025, the tram line is expected to听be听extended听to听Findel Airport. Other tramway extension projects are planned for the coming years.
Getting Around by Car
Although the country has a good public transport network, outside major cities, driving remains the most used and convenient way to get around Luxembourg. The country benefits from a high-quality road network, with free and well-maintained highways. While fuel prices are generally much lower than in neighboring countries, parking can be challenging, especially in the capital. Outside of P&R parking lots located near the borders and major cities, which are often free or very low-cost, parking prices range between 鈧�2 and 鈧�4 per hour. During peak hours (between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and then between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.), traffic jams are significant, particularly towards France, Belgium, and Germany. For example, it's not uncommon for the journey to the French border, just a few dozen kilometers away, to take between 1.5 and 2 hours. This is something to consider when planning your trips.
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