Route guide

Frankfurt → Luxembourg

191 km · Germany to Luxembourg · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €14+ by bus

How to travel from Frankfurt to Luxembourg

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

🚄Train

€26–74

Duration: 1h 36m

via DB Regio

~2.7 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€14–33

Duration: 2h 44m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€23–42

Duration: 2h 7m

~32 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 191 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 Germany 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.

Frankfurt to Luxembourg — every option in detail

Frankfurt to Luxembourg by train

Trains link Frankfurt (Germany) and Luxembourg (Luxembourg) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 1h 36m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include DB Regio.

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.

Frankfurt to Luxembourg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Frankfurt and Luxembourg with a typical journey of 2h 44m. 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.

Frankfurt to Luxembourg by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 191 km route.

Frankfurt to Luxembourg by car

The driving distance from Frankfurt to Luxembourg is approximately 220 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 2h 7m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €23–42 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–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 Frankfurt and Luxembourg is approximately 191 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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