Trains in Luxembourg | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Luxembourg made all second-class domestic train journeys free for everyone on 1 March 2020
• First class and international sections of journeys still require a paid ticket
• The main national rail operator is CFL, whose trains reach most towns and villages in the country
• Luxembourg City's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is easily walkable from the central station
• A RegioJet bus connects Prague with Luxembourg on Tuesdays and Fridays, taking around nine hours
• The Interrail Global Pass is valid in Luxembourg but is most useful for cross-border international travel

RegioJet trains operate in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria, and more recently in Poland. The carrier unfortunately does not offer train services in Luxembourg.

RegioJet only offers coach services between Prague and Luxembourg. Journeys to Luxembourg take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, and last approximately 9 hours and 10 minutes. The route is: Prague - Pilsen - Luxembourg.

Wondering how to get to Prague by bus? Check out the train connections from Poland to Prague. Trains to Prague from Warsaw, Wrocław, Katowice and Gdańsk are on the permanent offer of PKP Intercity.

The city of Luxembourg, the capital, is visited by almost every tourist coming to the country. It is an ideal option for a trip of a few days from Belgium, for example. Importantly, from the train station you can walk to most attractions.

In Luxembourg City, be sure to see:

• UNESCO-listed Old Town,

• Notre Dame Cathedral,

• Palace of the Grand Dukes,

• Pétrusse Casemates - the remains of ancient fortifications,

• National Museum of Natural History,

• MudAM Museum of Contemporary Art.

We recommend spending at least two days in Luxembourg, this will allow you to visit all the highlights and get to know the country a little better. If you also want to visit other cities such as Esch-sur-Alzette or Clervaux, you need a minimum of one week.

Before looking at popular train routes, it is worth bringing up an important fact stated at the beginning of the article. Luxembourg is one of the few countries that offers free train travel, both for tourists and residents. Only domestic journeys in second class are free; for first class and international travel, a corresponding ticket must be purchased. The main national rail operator is the CFL, and its trains reach most towns and villages in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette

Journey time: approx. 29 minutes

What's worth seeing in Esch-sur-Alzette?

Esch-sur-Alzette is Luxembourg 's second largest city associated mainly with culture and industry. Its centre is located about 2 km from the train station.

List of attractions in Esch-sur-Alzette:

• Belval district on the site of a former steelworks and historic blast furnaces,

• Rockhal concert hall,

• town centre with its colourful town houses and pedestrianised street.

Luxembourg - Clervaux

Journey time: approx. 58 minutes

What's worth seeing in Clervaux?

Clervaux is a small picturesque town nestled in a valley, whose most prominent landmark is the medieval castle (located about 1 km from the train station).

List of attractions in Clervaux:

• Clervaux castle,

• The Family of Man exhibition (UNESCO-listed),

• hiking and walking trails in the Clerve valley.

Luxembourg - Differdange

Journey time: approx. 43 minutes

What's worth seeing in Differdange?

This is the industrial heart of Luxembourg , full of monuments and attractions related to industry and the former iron ore mines. Most places of interest are located up to about 3 km from the train station.

List of attractions in Differdange:

• Minett Park Fond-de-Gras industrial park with steam railway (train runs on selected days),

• train ride deep into the former Minièresbunn Mine,

• a walk in the city centre.

The above towns are ideal suggestions for day trips, if you want to explore their surroundings as well and plan to hike, you can extend the time for each to around 2 - 3 days.

Luxembourg rail - do you need to buy a ticket to travel? As second class travel is free, you do not need to buy a ticket. Reservations are only valid for first class and all out-of-country journeys (the section through Luxembourg is free, and you will be charged for the route once you cross the border).

If you are interested in international travel or travelling in 1st class, please check the offer of PolishTrains - if a particular connection is not available on the website, please contact Customer Service at +48 123 451 661 or email kontakt@polishtrains.eu. PolishTrains employees will prepare the best offer for you.

Luxembourg is just a stop on your journey through Europe? Check out the Interrail Global Pass - a ticket for unlimited travel in more than 30 European countries (including Belgium, Luxembourg, France and the Netherlands).

Luxembourg is a small country that has had free rail transport (for residents and tourists) for several years. You can travel around the country free of charge in second class by train and thus comfortably visit the attractions. Luxembourg is an ideal destination for a trip of several days. The capital is also a popular choice for a short trip during a trip to Belgium.

How to get from Belgium to Luxembourg?

There are many trains to Luxembourg from Belgium. Examples of routes are:

• Brussels - Luxembourg: journey time approximately 3 hours 12 minutes (train departs almost every hour),

• Liège - Luxembourg: journey time approx. 2 hours 39 minutes,

• Arlon - Luxembourg: journey time approx. 20 minutes.

For tickets for these connections, ask at the PolishTrains hotline.

How do I get from Luxembourg to Paris?

After visiting Luxembourg, do you want to go to Paris? Take advantage of high-speed TGV train travel. This is France's high-speed train, which covers the route from Luxembourg to Paris in around 2 hours and 20 minutes.

How to get from Poland to Luxembourg?

There is no direct train from Poland to Luxembourg. You can opt to take the train to Prague and then take the RegioJet bus from Prague to Luxembourg. There are mainly direct train connections to Luxembourg from France and Belgium. If you happen to be in either of these countries, be sure to make a short trip to Luxembourg as well.