One airport, one main station, two sensible routes
Getting to Luxembourg from Britain, the options side by side
From the UK you either fly to Luxembourg-Findel, 10 km from the central station and linked to the city by a free tram, or go by rail with Eurostar to Brussels and a direct train that takes a little under three hours, according to the Luxembourg railway, CFL. Luxair lists direct flights from London City, Manchester and Edinburgh.
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Luxembourg has one airport, Findel, 10 km from the central station and served by a free tram and buses.
Luxair has route pages from London City, Manchester and Edinburgh to Luxembourg.
By rail, CFL sells London journeys via Brussels and Eurostar; the Brussels leg takes just under three hours.
Schengen rules apply, so bring a passport under 10 years old and allow time for the Entry/Exit System.
If there's a Luxair flight from your nearest airport, I'd take it, because the tram from the terminal costs nothing. If you live in or near London, Eurostar to Brussels and the direct train is a relaxed alternative, and CFL even sells the London trip as one booking.
Sergio LeponeMy advice
Before you go
What I would keep in mind
01 Getting there
Luxair flies from three UK airports
The national airline has route pages from Luxembourg to London City, Manchester and Edinburgh. British Airways and easyJet are on the airport's airline list too, but I couldn't confirm their routes.
CFL sells London journeys that run on a CFL or SNCB train to Brussels and then on Eurostar. The Brussels to Luxembourg leg is direct and takes a little under three hours.
Public transport has been free across Luxembourg since 1 March 2020, visitors included. Tram line T1 has reached the terminal since 2 March 2025, and buses 16 and 29 run every 10 to 15 minutes.
Luxembourg is in Schengen, so the EU's Entry/Exit System applies. The UK government says you may register fingerprints and a photo on your first entry and should allow extra time when leaving.
My scores out of 10 for someone starting in Britain. I weigh door-to-door time, how easy the last leg into the city is and how much a missed connection would hurt. Opinion, with the official figures beside it.
Worth it only if you want your own car for the castles and valleys afterwards. Brussels alone is 225 km from Luxembourg City.
6.5 out of 10
Luxembourg is small, but getting there from Britain is easier than the map suggests. There’s an airport right on the edge of the capital, a central station with direct trains from Brussels and Paris, and motorways in from Belgium, France and Germany. The detail that changes the maths is what happens once you arrive, because public transport has been free across the country since 1 March 2020, and that includes you as a visitor.
Flying in, the quickest way from the UK
Luxembourg-Findel is 10 km from the central station, according to the airport operator. It’s the only international airport in the country, it handled 5 million passengers in 2024, and 16 airlines use it, among them Luxair, British Airways and easyJet.
The routes I can confirm come from Luxair’s own website, which has destination pages from Luxembourg to London City, Manchester and Edinburgh. The other airlines’ route lists stayed out of reach, because the airport’s destination finder only works with JavaScript, and I won’t guess at them. Everything I found is in flights to Luxembourg, and the terminal itself, with parking and check-in, is in Luxembourg airport.
Outside arrivals you’ll find tram line T1, which has run to the terminal since 2 March 2025, and buses 16 and 29 every 10 to 15 minutes. All free. The step-by-step version is in Luxembourg airport to city centre.
Can you do it by train from London?
Yes, and CFL, the Luxembourg railway, sells it that way. Its terms for international tickets describe a London journey as a CFL or SNCB train to Brussels followed by a Eurostar service. The Brussels to Luxembourg leg is direct and takes a little under three hours, CFL says. I’ve put the details, including which Brussels station to use, in Brussels to Luxembourg.
Paris is the other rail gateway. visitluxembourg lists several direct TGVs a day between Paris Est and Luxembourg, taking 2 hours 10 minutes. Coming from London, that means getting yourself across Paris to the Gare de l’Est, which is still a change of station with bags. That route is in Paris to Luxembourg.
One thing to know before booking. Free travel only applies inside Luxembourg and in second class, so the international part of the ticket is paid up to the border, and CFL charges an extra €1 to €9, cash only, if you buy on board.
The city of Luxembourg publishes road distances from the capital, and Brussels is 225 km, Liège 168, Cologne 197 and Paris 370. The country itself has 2,918 km of roads, 167 of them motorway. Speed limits are 50 km/h in towns, 90 outside and 130 on motorways, falling to 110 in the rain.
The UK government says your photocard licence is valid for a year and that the authorities strictly enforce road rules, even for minor offences. You also need winter tyres in icy or snowy conditions. I’d only drive the whole way if you want the car afterwards for the north, and the rules are in driving in Luxembourg.
Coaches, the budget fallback
visitluxembourg names Flibco and FlixBus for long-distance coaches. Flibco runs a direct coach between Luxembourg and Charleroi airport in Belgium, about 2 hours 30 minutes, from €19.90, with three hold bags included. FlixBus lists four stops in the country, at Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange and Rodange.
I’d only go this way if a cheap flight into Charleroi saves you real money compared with a direct flight to Findel. Two and a half hours on a coach after a flight is a long end to the day, and the fare has to be worth it. The coach options are compared in coach to Luxembourg.
The UK government’s advice is short. Luxembourg applies the Schengen rules, which means a passport issued within the last ten years, three months of validity beyond your return date, and a limit of ninety days in every hundred and eighty with no visa needed. The EU’s Entry/Exit System is being rolled out, which means you may register fingerprints and a photo on your first entry. There’s no fee, but allow extra time at passport control when you fly home.
Bring your GHIC or EHIC as well, since it covers medically necessary state healthcare in Luxembourg, alongside travel insurance. Everything on documents is in Luxembourg entry requirements. Once you’ve landed, the next thing to plan is what to see in Luxembourg. Everything after that is in my Luxembourg travel guide.
What is the best way to get to Luxembourg from the UK?
For most people it's a direct flight. Luxair has route pages from London City, Manchester and Edinburgh, and from Findel airport the free tram and buses take you into the city. If you'd rather not fly, Eurostar to Brussels and a direct train works well.
Can you get the train from London to Luxembourg?
Yes, with a change in Brussels. CFL, the Luxembourg railway, sells London journeys made up of a CFL or SNCB train to Brussels and a Eurostar service. The direct Brussels to Luxembourg train takes a little under three hours.
Does Luxembourg have its own airport?
Yes, Luxembourg-Findel, code LUX. It's the country's only international airport, handled 5 million passengers in 2024 and, according to its operator, has more than 120 non-stop destinations with 16 airlines.
Do I need a passport to go to Luxembourg?
Yes. The UK government says Luxembourg follows Schengen rules, so your passport must be less than 10 years old on entry and valid for at least 3 months after you leave. You can stay up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa.
Is it worth driving to Luxembourg from England?
Only if you'll use the car afterwards for Vianden, the Mullerthal or the Moselle. The UK government says a UK photocard licence is valid for a year, and you'll need winter tyres in icy or snowy conditions.
How far is Luxembourg from Brussels?
225 km by road, according to the city of Luxembourg, and a little under three hours by direct train according to CFL. Flibco also runs a coach from Luxembourg to Charleroi airport in about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Tourism graduate with a master’s in Tourism Management and Planning from the University of Málaga, who has travelled across Europe. He writes every guide from official sources and his own judgement.
