
Day trip from Esch-sur-Alzette to Arlon
Why visit Arlon for the day?
Arlon is the capital of Belgian Luxembourg and is best known for its Roman past. Its compact centre and borderland character give it a calm mix of Belgian and Luxembourgish life.
The most popular day trips from Esch-sur-Alzette are Arlon, Ettelbruck, Metz, Thionville and Nancy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Esch-sur-Alzette on Omio.

Arlon is the capital of Belgian Luxembourg and is best known for its Roman past. Its compact centre and borderland character give it a calm mix of Belgian and Luxembourgish life.

Ettelbruck is a small northern Luxembourg town known as the capital of the Ardennes. It is closely linked to the Battle of the Bulge and has a practical market-town character by the Alzette and Wark rivers.

Metz is known for its golden-stone streets, Saint-Étienne Cathedral and a heritage shaped by both France and Germany. The compact centre, riverbanks and Centre Pompidou-Metz give the city a calm, cultured feel.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esch-sur-Alzette to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.

Thionville is a riverside town in north-eastern France near Luxembourg, with a distinctly cross-border feel. It is known for its military history, compact centre and Moselle waterfront, which give it a practical, lived-in character.

Nancy is known for the grand Place Stanislas and one of France’s richest Art Nouveau legacies. Its compact centre blends 18th-century elegance with a lively student atmosphere and the distinct identity of Lorraine.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esch-sur-Alzette to Nancy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £23.