Route guide

Brussels → Luxembourg

187 km · Belgium to Luxembourg · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €14+ by bus

How to travel from Brussels to Luxembourg

There are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Luxembourg — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€26–74

Duration: 1h 34m

via CFL

~2.6 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€14–33

Duration: 2h 40m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€22–41

Duration: 2h 5m

~32 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Brussels and Luxembourg highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 187 km this is short-haul — feasible as a day trip if you start early.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
This route crosses from Belgium into Luxembourg. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Brussels to Luxembourg — every option in detail

Brussels to Luxembourg by train

Trains link Brussels (Belgium) and Luxembourg (Luxembourg) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 1h 34m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include CFL.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €26 to €74. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Brussels to Luxembourg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Brussels and Luxembourg with a typical journey of 2h 40m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €14 when booked in advance, rising to €33 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Brussels to Luxembourg by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 187 km route.

Brussels to Luxembourg by car

The driving distance from Brussels to Luxembourg is approximately 215 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 2h 5m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €22–41 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Belgium–Luxembourg border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 32 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Brussels and Luxembourg is approximately 187 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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