How to get from London to Luxembourg

How to Travel from London to Luxembourg?

You can travel from London to Luxembourg via buses, trains and flights. Not all options are available every day of the week, flights and trains usually run every day, though trains can sell out ahead of time and buses usually run on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. On average the trip from London to Luxembourg takes around 2h 30min by flying, 9h 30min by bus and 5h 46min by train.

Travelling from London to Luxembourg isn't a particularly popular route as the capital of Luxembourg is considered a bit of a hidden gem of Europe. The city is known for its historic sites contrasted with modern development. A very walkable city, it can be comfortably explored in a weekend but longer is always better to truly experience everything fully.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from London to Luxembourg?

Flights provide the cheapest option from London to Luxembourg, although this is mostly only with one provider, Ryanair. Otherwise, buses are usually the cheapest option. Travelling by train tends to be the most expensive option. Buses are offered by Regio Jet and tend to be cheaper than the flights offered by companies other than Ryanair. When travelling by bus the trip usually departs from the London, Victoria Green Coach Station and arrives at Luxembourg P&R Bouillon. When flying, the cheaper flights usually departs from London Stansted Airport and arrives at Luxembourg Airport.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from London to Luxembourg?

The fastest way to travel from London to Luxembourg is usually by flying. Flights take roughly 2h 30min on average. Remember that when travelling internationally, it is usally recommended to arrive at least 1h 30min ahead of your departure time, this takes the travel time by flying to roughly 5h. Luxair usually provides the fastest flights at roughly 1h 10min. If you prefer to travel by land or can't find a flight around or under the average time, the fastest way to travel is by train. Trains take roughly 5h 46min on average. Trains depart from London St Pancras International Station and arrive at Luxembourg Station. Trains are usually operated by Eurostar. Flights depart from either London Stansted Airport or London Heathrow Airport and arrive at Luxembourg Airport.

Luxembourg Cathedral Street. Source: Shutterstock

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Trains from London to Luxembourg

Trains travel from London to Luxembourg roughly three times each day, every day of the week. There is usually a morning train at around 9:01 a.m., a midday train at around 11:04 a.m. and an afternoon train at around 3:04 p.m. Eurostar is the main provider operating trains from London to Luxembourg. The train is useful for those who prefer to travel on land and are looking for the fastest option. Trains also may be faster than flying depending on which flights are available. Trains usually change at Brussels-Midi station. Trains usually depart from London St Pancras International Station and arrive at Luxembourg Station. You can reach the Luxembourg city centre from the station by bus, lines nine an sixteen will take you to the city centre in roughly 15min.

Train travel from London to Luxembourg with Eurostar

Eurostar is the main provider offering trains from London to Luxembourg. The trip usually takes roughly 5h 46min and departs from London St Pancras station, making one change in Brussels before arriving at Luxembourg station. Eurostar trains offer first class options for more space, complimentary food and drink and an extra piece of luggage on some trips.

Luxembourg Cityscape Hill. Source: Shutterstock

Buses from London to Luxembourg

Buses run from London to Luxembourg on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. On these days there is usually one bus running each day. The bus usually departs at around 11:00 a.m. Buses usually take around 9h 30min to arrive and are direct routes with no changes. Regio Jet is the main provider of bus trips to Luxembourg from London. you may prefer to travel by bus if you are looking for a cheaper option on land or if the cheapest flights are sold out, in which case the bus will likely be the cheapest option. Buses usually depart from London, Victoria Green coach station and arrive at Luxembourg, P&R Bouillon. It takes roughly 30min to reach the Luxembourg city centre from the arrival station by bus and roughly 8min by car.

Traveling by bus from London to Luxembourg with Regio Jet

Regio Jet is the main company providing buses from Luxembourg to London. Departing from London, Victoria Green Coach Station and arriving at Luxembourge P&R Bouillon the trip usually takes roughly 9h 30min. With free Wi-Fi available and entertainment screens in each seat, Regio Jet buses help make your trip fun and relaxing.

Flights from London to Luxembourg

There are usually more than twenty flights running from London to Luxembourg each day. The first flight usually departs at around 6:25 a.m. and the last flight usually departs at around 8:25 p.m. In the morning and evening flights usually depart at least once an hour, often twice, and during the day they depart at least once every two hours. Several companies offer flights to Luxembourg from London, including Ryanair, Swiss Airlines and Luxair. Swiss Air run the most flights from London to Luxembourg.

Ryanair is usually the cheapest option and Luxair runs the fastest flights, usually around 1h 10min. Most companies, including Swiss Air usually depart from London Heathrow Airport. Ryanair usually departs from London Stansted Airport and Luxair usually departs from London City Airport. The arrival airport is usually Luxembourg Airport for every company providing flights. Once you have arrived at Luxembourg Airport you can reach the city centre via a shuttle bus from the airport, this takes roughly 20min.

Flying from London to Luxembourg with Swiss Air

Swiss Air is the most common airline flying from London to Luxembourg. They depart from London Heathrow AIrport and arrive at Luxembourg Airport. They have a variety of fresh meals on board and have ticket options in Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class so you can easily purchase a ticket that fits your needs and budget.

To Luxembourg by train/ bus/ flight—travel tips

A hidden gem in one of Europe's smallest countries, the entirety of Luxembourg City is glimpse into Europe's past. One of the best places in the city to take in its history is in Luxembourg Old Town, a quaint area with narrow streets that wind through old shops and houses and you can make your way to what remains of the original city walls.

The Grand Ducal Palace, originally built for the Grand Duke, dates back to the 16th century and displays stunning architecture that combines Medieval Gothic and Romantic styles. For a bit more modernity, head over to Kirchberg, an area of Luxembourg that is home to modern day architecture, with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, as well as Luxembourg's own Chamber of Commerce. Finally, visit Luxembourg's viaduct, The Passarelle, for a panoramic view of the city from above.