Route guide

Luxembourg → Strasbourg

165 km · Luxembourg to France · Fastest: 1h by train · Cheapest: €13+ by bus

How to travel from Luxembourg to Strasbourg

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

🚄Train

€25–70

Duration: 1h 23m

via SNCF

~2.3 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€13–32

Duration: 2h 21m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~4.6 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€20–36

Duration: 1h 50m

~28 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 165 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 Luxembourg into France. 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.

Luxembourg to Strasbourg — every option in detail

Luxembourg to Strasbourg by train

Trains link Luxembourg (Luxembourg) and Strasbourg (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 1h 23m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include SNCF.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €25 to €70. 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.

Luxembourg to Strasbourg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Luxembourg and Strasbourg with a typical journey of 2h 21m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €13 when booked in advance, rising to €32 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.

Luxembourg to Strasbourg by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 165 km route.

Luxembourg to Strasbourg by car

The driving distance from Luxembourg to Strasbourg is approximately 190 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 1h 50m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €20–36 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Luxembourg–France 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 28 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Luxembourg and Strasbourg is approximately 165 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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