Trains from Luxembourg to other European cities

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This page explains how to travel by train from Luxembourg to other key European cities, and how to buy tickets the cheapest way. Information current for 2023.

Before you buy your tickets

Take a moment to read these tips for buying European train tickets. It answers all the usual questions, "Do I need to book in advance or can I just buy at the station?", "Can I stop off?", "Are there Senior fares?" and that old favourite, "Should I buy an $800 railpass or just buy a €35 point-to-point ticket online?". Click here to understand how far ahead you can buy train tickets.

European train travel FAQ

An introduction to European train travel	Senior fares (over 60)	Guide to Eurail passes (overseas visitors)
Important tips for buying European train tickets	Youth fares (under 26)	Guide to Interrail passes (for Europeans)
How to check European train times	Child fares & child age limits	Couchettes & sleepers on night trains
Do I need to book in advance?	Luggage on European trains	Train seat numbering plans
How far ahead can I book?	Luggage storage at stations	Wheelchairs & special needs
Can I stop off on the way?	Taking a bike by train	Real-time service updates
Should I travel 1st or 2nd class?	Taking a car by train	Hotels & accommodation
How long to allow for connections?	Taking dogs & pets by train	Changing stations in Paris by metro or taxi
How early to arrive at the station?	Maps of the European rail network	What to do when things go wrong...

Train travel within Luxembourg

See the CFL (Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois, Luxembourg Railways) website www.cfl.lu.
All public transport within Luxembourg became free (yes, really) on 1 March 2020. This includes train journeys wholly within Luxembourg, unless you want to travel 1st class. No ticket is needed.

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Luxembourg to London from €81

See the London to Luxembourg page for train times, fares, and the clever way to buy tickets by combining a Luxembourg to Arlon ticket with an Any Belgian Station to London ticket.


Eurostar e320 at St Pancras. More about Eurostar.		1st class: Standard Premier or Business Premier.


Standard class. Larger photo.		One of two cafe-bars, cars 8 & 9. Larger photo.

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Luxembourg to Dublin & Ireland

Option 1, Luxembourg to Dublin via London

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to London by Intercity train & Eurostar, as shown on the London-Luxembourg page.

Stay overnight in London, see suggested hotels near St Pancras. It's a 10 minute walk from London St Pancras to London Euston.

Day 2, travel from London Euston to Dublin on the morning train & ferry service, arriving Dublin Ferryport 17:25, see the London-Dublin page for times, fares & how to buy tickets. Rail & Sail is an inexpensive, fun and interesting way to go, see an illustrated account of the journey.

Alternatively, you can travel overnight. Travel from Luxembourg to London on an early departure. Allow at least 90 minutes in London between trains to ensure a robust connection, even though it's only a 10 minute walk between St Pancras & Euston stations. Then take the overnight London to Dublin train & ferry service arriving in Dublin next morning, see the timetable here. It's basically a red-eye service, but you can pay for a cabin when you board the ferry, so can at least get 3 hours sleep!

How much does it cost?
For fares from Luxembourg to London, see the London-Luxembourg page.

The fare from London to Dublin is either £44.50 or £50, one or other fare always applies, even on the day of travel.

How to buy tickets
Book from Luxembourg to London as shown on the London-Luxembourg page.

Book from London to Dublin Ferryport at www.tfwrail.wales, as shown on the train & ferry to Dublin page.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Dublin using the direct ferry from France to Ireland - avoiding the UK, several departures a week

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by high-speed TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 06:40 Mondays-Fridays arriving Paris Gare de l'Est 08:51.

The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. You need to allow at least 1 hour between trains in Paris, ideally a bit more. There's no train early enough at weekends, so travel to Paris the previous evening and stay overnight.

Transfer from Paris Est to Paris St Lazare by metro or taxi.

Day 1, take a late morning train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg and an overnight ferry to Dublin.

Irish Ferries (www.irishferries.com) sail from Cherbourg to Dublin several times each week, usually leaving Cherbourg in late afternoon and arriving Dublin late morning next day (Day 2).

For details of this Paris to Dublin journey & how to buy tickets see the Paris to Dublin section.

Sail from Cherbourg to Dublin aboard Irish Ferries' WB Yeats. WB Yeats photos courtesy of Irish Ferries.


Club cabin on the WB Yeats with shower & toilet.		Deluxe cabin on the WB Yeats with shower & toilet.

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Luxembourg to Paris from €25

TGV Duplex high-speed trains link Luxembourg with Paris Gare de l'Est several times a day in 2h10.

The trains have a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. I recommend an upstairs seat for the best views, any seat number over 60 is upper deck.
Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.
Book these at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee), or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee).

Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show a mobile ticket on your phone.

A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.


2nd class seats on upper deck. There's a mix or tables for 4 and unidirectional seating. 360º photo.		Cafe-bar on upper deck car 4, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks & microwave-style hot dishes.


A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.		1st class seats on upper deck. 360º photo.

Luxembourg to Lyon, Avignon, Marseille, Montpellier, Cannes, Nice from €35

Option 1, by high-speed TGV avoiding Paris - the easiest option for Dijon, Lyon, and the South of France

A direct TGV Duplex leaves Luxembourg at 07:24 every day* for Dijon, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon, Aix en Provence & Marseille St Charles. This saves you having to cross Paris, making it the ideal option if the time suits you.

* In 2023, it may not run every day. An earlier departure by regional train and a change at Metz may be needed, check online.

Change at Lyon Part Dieu for Nimes, Montpellier, Perpignan. Change at Marseille for Toulon, Cannes, Antibes, Nice.

On certain dates you'll find a later TGV Duplex to Dijon, Lyon and beyond leaving Luxembourg around 11:24.

Buy tickets at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee).

Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can usually select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.

A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.


2nd class seats on upper deck. There's a mix or tables for 4 and unidirectional seating. 360º photo.		Cafe-bar on upper deck car 4, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks & microwave-style hot dishes.


A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.		1st class seats on upper deck. 360º photo.

Option 2, via Paris - works for all French destinations, involves changing stations in Paris by metro or taxi

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris Gare de l'Est by TGV in 2h10. There are a number of departures every day.

The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.
Change trains & stations in Paris by taxi or metro, Allow at least 60 minutes between trains in Paris, although the transfer physically takes 30-35 minutes.
Step 2, travel from Paris to anywhere in France.

TGVs run from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon, Avignon, Marseille, Cannes or Nice from €25 upwards. It's a great ride, especially the scenic section along the coast to Cannes or Nice, see the Paris to Nice by TGV page.

TGVs run from Paris Montparnasse to Tours, Le Mans, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Biarritz, Lourdes, Nantes, Rennes & Brittany.

Intercités run from Paris Bercy to Vichy, Clermont Ferrand.

Intercités run from Paris Austerlitz to Limoges, Cahors, Brive, Toulouse.

Intercités run from Paris St Lazare to Caen, Cherbourg, Rouen, Le Havre.
Buy tickets at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can usually select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.

Tip: Use www.raileurope.com to book from Luxembourg to anywhere in France as one easy transaction, but first click More options, enter Paris (any station) as a via point with a stopover duration of at least 1 hour. If you don't do this, by default the French Railways system allows cross-Paris connections as short as 40 minutes, which I consider to tight for comfort.

Option 3, Luxembourg to Toulon, Cannes, Antibes & Nice, using the Paris-Nice overnight train

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV Duplex, leaving Luxembourg at 16:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 18:31.
The TGV travels at up to 320 km/h (199 mph) with a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. Times may vary, so check online.
Cross Paris from the Gare de 'Est to the Gare d'Austerlitz by taxi or metro. I'd allow at least 90 minutes between trains when catching a sleeper, although the actual transfer only takes 30 minutes.
Step 2, travel from Paris to the Côte d'Azur by Intercité de Nuit overnight train, leaving Paris Gare d'Austerlitz at 21:04 every day, arriving Toulon 07:39, St Raphael (for St Tropez) 08:33, Cannes 08:57, Antibes 09:08 & Nice Ville 09:25.
The Intercité de Nuit overnight train has 1st class 4-berth couchettes, 2nd class 6-berth couchettes & reclining seats. You can book a 1st class 4-berth compartment for sole occupancy by 1, 2 or 3 people if you like. See more information about Intercités de Nuit overnight trains.

Tip: Have dinner at the celebrated Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon before strolling across the bridge over the Seine to the Gare d'Austerlitz in good time for your sleeper south. There are earlier TGVs if you'd like more time.
How much does it cost?
Luxembourg to Paris starts at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.
Paris to the South of France starts at €19 in a reclining seat, €29 in a 2nd class couchette or €59 in a 1st class couchette.

How to buy tickets

Book at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com, both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee.

Booking opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show a mobile ticket on your phone.

Tip: To make sure you have at least 90 minutes between trains in Paris, I'd book Luxembourg to Paris, add to basket, then Paris to Nice, add to basket & check out. Otherwise by default the system allows as little as 40 minutes between trains in Paris which I consider too tight, especially when catching a sleeper you don't want to miss.

Tip: To book a whole 4-berth couchette compartment for 1, 2 or 3 people, see the instructions on the Intercités de Nuit page.

You can also book at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee).

Step 1, Luxembourg to Paris by TGV Duplex. This is a TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.


2nd class seats on upper deck. There's a mix or tables for 4 and unidirectional seating. 360º photo.		Cafe-bar on upper deck car 4, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks & microwave-style hot dishes.


A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.		1st class seats on upper deck. 360º photo.

Intercite de nuit overnight train at Paris Austerlitz

Step 2, Paris to Cannes or Nice by Intercité de nuit sleeper train. More about Intercités de Nuit.


2nd class 6-berth couchettes.		A cosy 2nd class couchette.


1st class couchette, made up for the night.		1st class 4-berth couchettes.

The Paris to Nice sleeper running along theMediterranean coast

The Paris to Nice Intercité de Nuit running along the Côte d'Azur in the morning sun. Photo courtesy of Noam auf Gleis 13.

Luxembourg to Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Colmar

Every 2-3 hours a train links Luxembourg with Strasbourg, Colmar & Mulhouse, a few direct, some with a change or two.
You can check train times and buy tickets at www.sncf-connect.com and either print your own ticket (TGV high-speed trains only) or (if a TER regional train is involved) collect tickets from one of the SNCF self-service machines installed at Luxembourg station. You can also use www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com.
Regional trains (shown as TER or RE) require no reservation and have fixed prices so you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and hop on - though buying online saves time at the station.
TGV high-speed trains (usually running over classic lines in this case, so hardly any faster than the TERs) require reservation and have dynamic fares, cheaper in advance, more expensive on the day.

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Luxembourg to Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp

Hourly InterCity trains link Luxembourg with Brussels Midi in 3h18, most direct, some with a change at Arlon.

These trains also call at Brussels Luxembourg station (next to the EU Parliament), Brussels Nord and Brussels Central (3 minutes walk from Brussels' Grand Place) before reaching Brussels Midi. It might suit you better to get off at one of those stations.

Change at Brussels Midi for half-hourly InterCity trains to Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and so on. It only takes a few minutes to change. As tickets are good for any train that day, feel free to stop off in Brussels for a few hours if you like.

The fare is €23.80 in 2nd class or €39.50 in 1st class.

If you're under 26 or over 65 there's a youth/senior fare for €9.60, only available in 2nd class.

Tickets are valid on any train leaving on the date you specify, not just for the specific train you choose when booking. The price is fixed, with unlimited availability, so it's the same price even on the day of travel. No reservation is necessary or possible, so it's just as easy to buy a ticket at the same price at the station on the day, hop on the next train and sit where you like.

Buy tickets from Luxembourg to anywhere in Belgium at www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee). You print your own ticket or can show it on your phone.

Tip: If you're over 65, you can only buy the senior fare at www.b-europe.com.

Tip: There's no catering on these Brussels-Luxembourg trains, so bring your own food & drink for the journey, there are plenty of places to buy food and drink inside Brussels Midi, including a minimarket.

Tip: There are only two power sockets per car, one at each end of the passenger saloon above a window seat. Savvy laptop users usually nab these seats!

Belgian intercity train from Brussels to Luxembourg

A Belgian intercity (IC) train from Luxembourg to Brussels, at platform 1 at Luxembourg station. The yellow stripe above the windows indicates first class. It's a push-pull train with a locomotive at one end, and another driving cab at the other.


2nd class seats. Larger photo.		1st class seats. Larger photo.

Luxembourg to Amsterdam from €35.90

Option 1, Luxembourg-Brussels by Intercity train, Brussels-Amsterdam by Eurostar (formerly Thalys) - fastest & most comfortable, but expensive at short notice.

The fastest & most comfortable way is to take the hourly InterCity (IC) train from Luxembourg to Brussels Midi then a Eurostar (formerly Thalys) high-speed train from Brussels Midi to Amsterdam Centraal. Typical journey time 5h32.

Check times and buy tickets at www.nsinternational.nl from Luxembourg to Amsterdam or any Dutch station.
In the search results, look for journeys with 1 change marked IC, Eurostar. You print your own ticket.

On the IC train between Luxembourg & Brussels there's no catering so bring your own food and drink, but it's a nice run with some very pretty scenery. Brussels-Amsterdam Eurostar trains run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the high-speed line. They have 3 classes, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi, see more information about Eurostar (formerly Thalys).

However, with Eurostar you must book in advance and commit to a specific departure, unless you book ahead this option is more expensive.
Eurostar has airline-style dynamic pricing, cheaper if you book in advance, much more expensive closer to departure date. Eurostar tickets are only good for the specific train you book and a reserved seat is automatically included. However, for the Luxembourg-Brussels part of the journey your ticket is good for any IC train that day, not just the one you selected, and you sit where you like, there are no seat reservations.

Step 1, Luxembourg to Brussels by intercity (IC) train, seen here at Luxembourg platform 1.

2nd class seats. Larger photo.

1st class seats. Larger photo.

Step 2, Brussels to Amsterdam by Eurostar. This is a Eurostar at Amsterdam Centraal. More information about Eurostar (formerly Thalys).

Comfort & Premium seats, 2+1 across the car. Larger photo.

Standard seats, 2+2 across. Larger photo.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Amsterdam by Intercity trains all the way - the cheap & flexible option, but slower

The most flexible and usually cheapest option is to use regular InterCity (IC) trains rather than Eurostar.
IC trains are comfortable enough, but they only run at up to 160 km/h (100 mph) and there's no catering so bring your own food & drink. There are no seat reservations, you sit where you like.

There are two good routes using IC or local trains with hourly departures through the day. The route via Maastricht is cheaper than via Brussels but involves an extra change:
1. Luxembourg to Brussels Midi by IC train then Brussels Midi to Amsterdam Centraal by IC train. 6h27 with 1 change.

2. Luxembourg to Liège by local train, IC train to Maastricht, another IC train to Amsterdam Centraal. 6h39 with 2 changes.

Check times & prices & buy tickets at www.nsinternational.nl.
Look carefully at the search results for various different options marked IC without any mention of Eurostar. You print your own ticket. You can also book at www.thetrainline.com.
Tip: To find trains via the cheaper Maastricht route you must enter Maastricht as a via station.

Regular full-flex fare €70.80 via Brussels or €39 via Liège & Maastricht, any date, any day, any train.
It's a fixed price which doesn't change, tickets are good for any train that day, tickets can be bought at the station on the day for that price, no prior reservation is necessary or possible, tickets cannot sell out. Just turn up, buy and go. Easy, and flexible.

Advance-purchase fares: Early bird fares start at €33 in 2nd class or €51.50 in 1st class.
From 11 June 2023, advance-purchase Early Bird fares will only be good for the specific departure you choose.

Step 1, Luxembourg to Brussels by intercity (IC) train, seen here at Luxembourg platform 1.

2nd class seats. Larger photo.

1st class seats. Larger photo.

Step 2, Brussels to Amsterdam by Intercity train, jointly run by NS & SNCB (Dutch & Belgian railways).

InterCity train 2nd class seats. See larger photo.

InterCity train 1st class seats. See larger photo.

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Luxembourg to Rotterdam, Utrecht & other cities in the Netherlands

There are regular InterCity trains from Luxembourg to the Netherlands with either one change of train at Brussels or two, at Liège and Maastricht. If you use these IC trains, no reservation is necessary, you can buy on the day (although worth checking in an Early Bird fare is available by booking in advance).

However, it's faster to take the hourly InterCity to Brussels then a Eurostar (formerly Thalys) high-speed train to Rotterdam & Amsterdam. Reservation is required for Eurostars and there are cheaper fares if you pre-book, much more expensive fares on the day.

You can check times and prices & buy tickets online at www.nsinternational.nl or www.thetrainline.com.

You can buy tickets to any Dutch station this way: Rotterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem, Groningen, Den Haag...

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Luxembourg to Basel, Zurich, Geneva & Switzerland from €37.90

Option 1, via Metz, Strasbourg & Basel - the fastest & most direct route

This is the direct route from Luxembourg to Switzerland. Find a train from Luxembourg to Basel SBB using www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com. Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead.

Luxembourg to Basel SBB by TGV+TER regional train takes about 3h16 with a change at Mulhouse, or a bit longer with changes at Metz & Strasbourg. Just see what www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com give you.

Buy onward tickets within Switzerland either at www.thetrainline.com (which would keep all your bookings together) or Swiss Railways www.sbb.ch.

If you buy a full-price ticket (or Saver Day Pass) it's good for any onward train to your destination, so even a 10 minute connection is fine, if you miss it you can take the next one. However, if you buy a cheap advance-purchase Supersaver fare it's only good for the specific train you book, so in this case I'd allow maybe 40 minutes between trains in Basel in case of delay.

A Basel to Strasbourg train at Basel SBB

A Strasbourg - Mulhouse - Basel TER train at Basel SBB platform 31.


1st class on a Basel-Strasbourg TER.		2nd class on a Basel-Strasbourg TER.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Switzerland via Koblenz & Basel - slower but much cheaper & easier to book, with through tickets...

This is a longer way round, but it's far easier to book & significantly cheaper than option 1 assuming you book in advance, thanks to DB's (German Railways) cheap advance-purchase through fares. DB sell through tickets from Luxembourg to most Swiss towns & cities.

It's also a very scenic route, as you travel along the Moselle valley from Luxembourg to Koblenz, then south along the Rhine Valley to Basel past castles, vineyards and the legendary Lorelei Rock, see the Rails Down the Rhine page for more info and photos.

Fares from Luxembourg to Basel, Zurich, Geneva & other Swiss towns & cities start at €37.90 in 2nd class or €69.90 in 1st class.
Use the German Railways website int.bahn.de to book from Luxembourg to Basel, Zurich or almost any rail station in Switzerland as one transaction. Booking opens up to 6 months ahead.

Tip: Before running the enquiry, click Stopovers and enter Trier Hbf. Leave length of stay set to zero, unless you want a longer interchange time. This forces the journey planner to find journeys via this route.

You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

Scenery along the Moselle between Luxembourg & Koblenz in the morning sun, the mists still clearing. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side of the train going east from Luxembourg, left hand side going west from Koblenz.

Option 3, Luxembourg to Geneva using the direct Luxembourg-Lyon TGVs - longer, simplest option for Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Lyon by direct TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 07:24 arriving Lyon Part Dieu at 13:04.

This train should run daily, in 2023 trackwork means it might not run every day.

Fares from €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Buy tickets for this train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee).

Booking opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can usually select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.

Step 2, travel from Lyon to Geneva by TER regional train, leaving Lyon Part Dieu at 14:38 arriving Geneva 16:35.

The fare is a fixed-price €29.

Buy tickets for this train at www.raileurope.com, www.thetrainline.com or www.sncf-connect.com. You print your own ticket.
Step 3, book onward trains to Lausanne, Montreux at either www.thetrainline.com or the Swiss Railways website www.sbb.ch. You print your own ticket.

On most dates you'll also find the following departure:
Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Lyon by direct TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 11:24 arriving Lyon Part Dieu at 17:04.

Times may vary, check online.

Fares from €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Buy tickets for this train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). You print your own ticket or can usually select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.
Step 2, travel from Lyon to Geneva by TER regional train, leaving Lyon Part Dieu at 18:38 arriving Geneva 20:35.

The fare is a fixed-price €29.

Buy tickets for this train at www.raileurope.com, www.thetrainline.com or www.sncf-connect.com. You print your own ticket.
Step 3, book onward trains to Lausanne, Montreux at either www.thetrainline.com or the Swiss Railways website www.sbb.ch. Booking for Swiss trains opens 60 days ahead, You print your own ticket.

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Luxembourg to Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples & Italy

Option 1, Luxembourg to Italy in a single day

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 10:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 12:20.

The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Change trains & stations in Paris by metro or taxi to the Gare de Lyon.

Step 2, travel from Paris to Italy by Frecciarossa, leaving Paris Gare de Lyon 15:12, arriving Turin Porta Susa 21:18 & Milan Centrale 22:07.
Trenitalia's high-speed Frecciarossa has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. It's a scenic journey through the Alps, see the Paris-Milan page showing train & scenery.

Stay overnight in Turin or Milan.

Both cities make a great stopover, but Turin is lovely. In Turin I suggest the Hotel Torino Porta Susa or Hotel Diplomatic or small Al Porta Susa B&B, all right next to Turin Porta Susa station where the Frecciarossa arrives and where your onward train leaves next morning, with good or great reviews. Alternatively, the excellent Turin Palace Hotel is in the centre right next to Porta Nuova station. It's a 7 minute taxi ride, 3-stop €1.50 metro ride or 20 minute walk from Porta Susa, but next morning you can board your train to Venice, Florence, Rome or Naples at Porta Nuova station where these trains start their journey.

In Milan, affordable hotels & guesthouses with good or great reviews just outside Milan Centrale include the Hotel Bristol, Hotel Bernina, 43 Station Hotel, B&B Hotel Milano Central Station, Guesthouse Teodora.

Step 3, take an onward train from Turin or Milan to Venice, Florence, Rome or Napes, with cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. Milan to Venice only takes 2h35, Milan to Florence 1h40, Milan to Rome 2h55.

How much does it cost?
Luxembourg to Paris start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class.

Paris to Turin or Milan start at €29 in 2nd class (standard), €36 in 1st class (business) or €165 in executive class with food included.

Turin or Milan to Venice or Florence starts at €19.90 in 2nd class or €29.90 in 1st class.

Turin or Milan to Rome or Naples starts at €29.90 in 2nd class or €39.90 in 1st class.
Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

How to buy tickets
Buy at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com as you can then buy all your tickets together in one place, in plain English, in €, £ or £, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee. Booking for each of these trains normally opens 4 months ahead.
First book from Luxembourg to Paris & add to basket. Then book Paris to Turin or Milan & add to basket. Make sure you allow at least 60 minutes between trains in Paris, ideally more. Then book from Turin or Milan to your Italian destination for the following day, add to basket and check out.

You can also book Luxembourg to Paris at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com, a bit more fiddly but no booking fee, then the onward Italian Frecciarossa from Paris to Turin or Milan at www.italiarail.com (easy to use, recognises English place names, their €3.50 booking fee will be refunded if you email them afterwards at seat61@italiarail.com) or Italian Railways own website www.trenitalia.com (requires Italian language place names, a bit more fiddly see this advice on using it).

Step 1, Luxembourg to Paris by TGV Duplex, seen here at Luxembourg.


2nd class seats on upper deck. There's a mix or tables for 4 and unidirectional seating. 360º photo.		Cafe-bar on upper deck car 4, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks & microwave-style hot dishes.


A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.		1st class seats on upper deck. 360º photo.

Step 2, Paris to Turin or Milan by Frecciarossa seen here at Paris Gare de Lyon. More about the Paris-Milan Frecciarossa. Interior photos in this section courtesy of Nicholas Brooke.

Standard class, with seats arranged 2+2 across the car width. Larger photo.

Premium class seats, identical to Standard class but in leather, sold as Standard on this route. Larger photo.

Business class seats 1+2 across car width, with tables for 2, tables for 4 & complimentary prosecco. Larger photo.

In business class you can order a simple meal at your seat, around €18.

Executive class at one end of the train. Larger photo.

The Executive class meeting room. Larger photo.

The Frecciarossa dashes from Paris to Lyon then slows right down through the Alpine foothills. These are mountains in France, in autumn.

And these are mountains in Italy in summer. Scenery between Oulx and Turin, courtesy of www.discoverbyrail.com.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Italy via Basel

Step 1, find a train from Luxembourg to Basel or Zurich using www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com. There are various departures some taking as little as 3h26, fares from as little as €22.50 if pre-booked.
Step 2, now book a train from Basel or Zurich to anywhere in Italy at either www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee), www.italiarail.com (easy to use, recognises English place names, their booking fee will be refunded if you email them at seat61@italiarail.com after booking) or Italian Railways own website www.trenitalia.com (a little more fiddly, requires Italian language place names, no booking fee, read this advice on using it).

Basel to Milan takes around 4h12 with fares from €29 in 2nd class or €49 in 1st class.

Milan to Florence or Venice starts at €19.90, Milan to Rome or Naples at €29.90.

Do a dry run on both sites first, to marry up the times! I'd allow at least 45 minutes between trains in Basel or Zurich, in case of delay.

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Luxembourg to Barcelona, Madrid & Spain

Option 1, Luxembourg to Barcelona & Madrid in a single day - breakfast in Luxembourg, lunch in Lyon, dinner in Spain, and no need to cross Paris!

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Lyon by French TGV Duplex, leaving Luxembourg at 07:24 and arriving Lyon Part Dieu at 13:00.

The double-deck TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. I recommend an upstairs seat for the best views, any seat number >60 is upper deck. It travels direct to Lyon via Metz & Dijon. Have lunch at Lyon Part Dieu.
Tip: In principle this train runs every day, but at the moment it can be affected by trackwork so check it's running on your date and if it isn't, consider option 2 instead.

Step 2, travel from Lyon to Barcelona by AVE S100 high-speed train, leaving Lyon Part Dieu at 14:32 and arriving Barcelona Sants at 19:34.
It's a comfortable Spanish high-speed train with cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. Look out for Béziers cathedral on the right, colonies of flamingos on the étangs in southern France, the Fort de Salses on the right approaching Perpignan and great views of the imposing 2,784m Mt Canigou as the train rounds the southern end of the Pyrenees. More information about AVE S100 & this journey.

Step 3, leave Barcelona Sants at 21:20 by AVE-S103 high-speed train, arriving Madrid Atocha at 23:50. Earlier departures may be available with other operators, but I recommend allowing at least an hour between trains in Barcelona and it's better to stick with the same operator if you can when making connections, in this case Renfe.

Stay overnight in Barcelona. The Hotel Barcelo Sants is the top choice here, it's part of Barcelona Sants station so easy to use when arriving & departing by train, with great reviews & good feedback from Seat61 users. See other suggested hotels near the station.

Next day, travel from Barcelona to anywhere else in Spain by high-speed train.

For Madrid: AVE-S103 high-speed trains link Barcelona Sants with Madrid Atocha every hour or two in as little as 2h30.

For Granada: Leave Barcelona Sants at 06:45 by AVE S112 high-speed train arriving Granada at 13:10.

For Malaga: Leave Barcelona Sants at 08:35 by AVE-S112 high-speed train arriving Malaga Maria Zambrano at 14:51.

For Cordoba & Seville: Leave Barcelona Sants at 08:35 by AVE-S112 high-speed train arriving Cordoba 13:42 & Seville Santa Justa 14:32.

For Valencia & Alicante: EuroMed trains link Barcelona Sants with Valencia & Alicante regularly through the day, for example one leaves Barcelona Sants at 07:15 Mondays-Saturdays arriving Valencia Joaquin Sorolla 10:10 & Alicante 12:38 or at 10:15 every day arriving Valencia Joaquin Sorolla 13:13 & Alicante 15:32.

For Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna & Vigo, there's a morning Alvia train to Galicia, see details here.

How much does it cost?

Luxembourg to Lyon starts at €29 in 2nd class or €39 in 1st class.

Lyon to Barcelona starts at €39 in 2nd class or €49 in 1st class.
Barcelona to Madrid starts at around €35. Barcelona to Seville or Malaga starts at around €45.
All these fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

How to buy tickets

The easiest way to buy tickets is to use either www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (whichever you prefer) as you can buy all the tickets together in one place, in plain English, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee. Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. About Raileurope. About Thetrainline.

Step 1, book the early morning train from Luxembourg to Lyon Part Dieu and add this to your basket.

Step 2, book the afternoon train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona Sants and add that to your basket.

Step 3 if going beyond Barcelona, book a train from Barcelona Sants to your Spanish destination, add to basket & check out.

For the TGV you can print your ticket or select a mobile ticket to show on your phone. For AVE and other Spanish trains you print your own ticket.

How to buy tickets, advanced

You can of course book each train separately with the relevant operator, with no booking fee. This means more work and it won't necessarily make it any cheaper.

Step 1, buy tickets from Luxembourg to Lyon at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com. Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your phone.

Step 2, if using the direct train from Lyon to Barcelona run by Renfe, book at the Spanish Railways website, www.renfe.com (in €, fiddly, see advice on using it). If using the alternative trains run by SNCF, book these at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com.

Step 3, book onward trains in Spain at www.renfe.com (in €, fiddly, see advice on using it).

Step 1, Luxembourg to Lyon by TGV Duplex, seen here at Luxembourg.

2nd class seats on upper deck. There's a mix or tables for 4 and unidirectional seating. 360º photo.

Cafe-bar on upper deck car 4, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks & microwave-style hot dishes.

A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.

1st class seats on upper deck. 360º photo.

Step 2, Lyon to Barcelona by AVE, seen here at Barcelona Sants.

2nd class seats, all with power sockets & free WiFi. Panorama photo of 2nd class.

1st class seats on an S100 AVE, all with power sockets. Panorama photo of 1st class.

Cafe-bar on an S100 AVE serving tea, coffee, beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks & hot dishes.

Mt Canigou & the Pyrenees. One of the highest peaks in the mighty Pyrenees, the 2,784m (9,137 feet) high Mt Canigou dominates the skyline on the right all the way from Girona to Perpignan, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canigou.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Barcelona by train in a single day - later departure, but means crossing Paris

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 10:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 12:20.

The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.
Change trains & stations in Paris by taxi or metro, Always allow at least 60 minutes between trains in Paris, ideally more, although the transfer physically takes 30-35 minutes. By all means break up the journey with an overnight stop in Paris if you like, see suggested hotels near the station.
Step 2, travel from Paris to Barcelona by TGV Duplex, leaving Paris Gare de Lyon at 14:42 and arriving Barcelona Sants at 21:27.

The 320 km/h (199 mph) double-deck TGV Duplex has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. Book an upper deck seat for the best views, it's a scenic and comfortable journey, click here for the sights to see on the way.

Fares start at €39 in 2nd class or €59 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.

Stay overnight in Barcelona. The Hotel Barcelo Sants is the top choice here, it's part of Barcelona Sants station so easy to use when arriving & departing by train, with great reviews & good feedback from Seat61 users. See other suggested hotels near the station.

Step 3, travel from Barcelona Sants to Madrid, Seville, Malaga, Valencia, Alicante or anywhere else in Spain by high-speed train.

Trains leave more or less every hour for Madrid taking 2h40, there are at least two daily direct trains from Barcelona to Cordoba & Seville leaving at 08:35 & 15:15, a train to Granada at 08:35, and regular departures for Valencia & Alicante.

Check times & buy tickets at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee) or the Spanish Railways website www.renfe.com (in €, much, much more fiddly, may reject some overseas credit cards, see advice on using it first). Booking for Spanish trains normally opens 60 days ahead, but it varies.

Paris to Barcelona by TGV Duplex. Here, a TGV Duplex is boarding at Paris Gare de Lyon. Watch TGV Duplex video.

Mt Canigou & the Pyrenees. One of the highest peaks in the mighty Pyrenees, the 2,784m (9,137 feet) high Mt Canigou dominates the skyline on the right all the way from Perpignan to Girona, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canigou. More photos of what to see on the Paris-Barcelona train journey.

Option 3, Luxembourg to Barcelona using a French sleeper train between Paris & the Spanish border

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 16:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 18:31.
On Saturdays & Sundays a later connection is usually possible, leaving Luxembourg at 18:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 20:20.
The TGV travels at up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on the TGV-Est high-speed line, with cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.
Fares start from €29 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.
Book this at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). Booking opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone.
Change stations in Paris by metro or taxi. I'd allow at least 90 minutes between trains in Paris when catching a sleeper.

Why not have dinner at the Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon before strolling across the bridge over the Seine to the Gare d'Austerlitz?

Step 2, travel overnight from Paris to Latour de Carol in the heart of the Pyrenees or to Cerbère on the Spanish border by French sleeper train, leaving Paris Gare d'Austerlitz around 21:00. Then take a local train from Latour or Cerbère to Barcelona Sants arriving around 13:46.

See the Paris to Barcelona by sleeper train page for full details, prices, tips & how to buy tickets.

Step 3, travel from Barcelona to other Spanish destinations in the afternoon.

For Madrid: AVE-S103 high-speed trains link Barcelona Sants with Madrid Atocha every hour or two in as little as 2h30 from €35.

For Cordoba & Seville: Take the direct AVE-S112 high-speed train leaving Barcelona Sants at 15:15 arriving Cordoba & Seville Santa Justa in the evening. Fares start at around €45.

For Valencia & Alicante: A EuroMed train leaves Barcelona Sants at 16:10 arriving Valencia Joaquin Sorolla at 19:02 and Alicante at 21:34. Fares start from €23.

Check Spanish train times & buy tickets at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the Spanish Railways website www.renfe.com (much more fiddly, in €, see my advice before using it). I'd allow at least 1 hour between trains in Barcelona. Spanish trains open for booking 60 days ahead, but this varies.

Luxembourg to San Sebastian from €63

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris Gare de l'Est by TGV in 2h10.
TGVs have a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class.

Cross Paris by metro or taxi from the Gare de l'Est to the Gare Montparnasse. Allow at least 60 minutes between trains in Paris.

Step 2, travel from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Hendaye on the Spanish border by high-speed double-deck TGV Duplex Océane in around 4h40. The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.
Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Times vary, but for example:
Leave Luxembourg 06:34 Mon-Fri, change trains & stations in Paris, arrive Hendaye 14:47.

Leave Luxembourg 07:59 Saturday & Sunday, change trains & stations in Paris, arrive Hendaye 16:47.

Leave Luxembourg 10:10 every day, change trains & stations in Paris, arrive Hendaye 20:47.
Step 3, travel from Hendaye to San Sebastian Amara station by Euskotren metro, this little narrow gauge electric train runs every 30 minutes from early morning till around 22:30, journey time 37 minutes, fare around €2.75. Amara station is walking distance from most hotels. You can check Euskotren times at www.euskotren.eus.

Buy tickets from Luxembourg to Hendaye as one transaction at www.raileurope.com, looking for journeys with just 1 change.
Tip: To ensure a robust connection in Paris, I recommend clicking More options, entering Paris (any station) and a stopover duration of at least 1 hour, if you'd like lunch between trains or a wander in Paris, make it 2 or 3 hours.

Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own tickets or can select a mobile ticket to show on your phone. There's a small booking fee.

Alternatively, book the Luxembourg-Paris & Paris-Hendaye TGVs at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com with no booking fee.

Buy the Hendaye-San Sebastian local ticket at the Euskotren station in Hendaye either from the ticket machines or staffed counter.
See the Paris to San Sebastian page for more details, including tips for the Paris-Hendaye-San Sebastian journey, with photos showing the location of the Euskotren station at Hendaye.

Luxembourg to Lisbon & Portugal

Option 1, Luxembourg to Lisbon via Barcelona & Madrid

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 18:47 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 21:19.

By all means take an earlier train for more of an evening in Paris.

The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. Times vary, so check times for your date online.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). You print your own ticket or can select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.

Cross Paris by taxi or metro to Paris Gare de Lyon.

Stay overnight in Paris. The Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon is part of the Gare de Lyon station complex, ideal for an early train next morning. See other suggested hotels near the Gare de l'Est & Gare de Lyon.

Day 2, travel from Paris to Barcelona by 320 km/h TGV Duplex leaving Paris Gare de Lyon at 09:42 and arriving Barcelona Sants at 16:31.

This double-deck TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. It's a comfortable & scenic journey, see an account of the sights to see from the train on the way.

Fares start at €39 in 2nd class or €59 in 1st class. Fares work like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com, both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee. These websites connect to both SNCF and Renfe ticketing systems so you can buy tickets for both trains together in one place.

Booking for the TGV opens up to 4 months ahead.

Day 2, travel from Barcelona to Madrid by AVE high-speed train, leaving Barcelona Sants at 18:25 and arriving Madrid Atocha at 20:55.

The AVE has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. More information about trains from Barcelona to Madrid.

Fares start at €38 in Standard class or €45 in Comfort class. Fares work like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com, both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee. These websites connect to both SNCF and Renfe ticketing systems so you can buy tickets for both trains together in one place.

Booking for Spanish trains normally opens 60 days ahead, but this varies.

Stay overnight in Madrid. The classic Hotel Mediodia is across the road from Atocha with good reviews, or try the NH Hotel Madrid Atocha or Only YOU Hotel Atocha, also across the road from the station.

Day 3, travel from Madrid to Lisbon by daytime trains as shown on the Madrid to Lisbon page.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Lisbon via San Sebastian, Vigo & Porto - slightly slower, can be cheaper

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 10:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 12:20.

The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. Times vary, so check times for your date online.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). Booking opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.

Change stations in Paris by metro or taxi. Always allow at least 60 minutes between trains in Paris, but the longer the better.

Day 1, travel from Paris to Hendaye on the Spanish frontier by TGV Duplex Océane, leaving Paris Gare Montparnasse daily except Saturdays at 16:11 arriving Hendaye on the Spanish border at 20:47. On Saturdays, leave Paris Gare Montparnasse at 14:06 arriving Hendaye 18:47.

The impressive double-deck TGV Duplex Océane has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. I recommend an upper deck seat for the best views, any seat number >60 is upper deck. Hendaye is on the French side of the Spanish border.
Fares start at €25 each way in 2nd class, €40 each way in 1st class. The price varies, book ahead for the cheaper prices.

Book this at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com, both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee. These websites connect to both SNCF and Renfe ticketing systems so you can buy tickets for both trains together in one place.

Booking for the TGV opens up to 4 months ahead.

Day 1, transfer from Hendaye to San Sebastian by Euskotren metro, every 30 minutes, journey time 37 minutes.

Simply walk out of Hendaye station and turn right, the little Euskotren station is in a corner of the main station forecourt. Buy a ticket for €2.75 at the Euskotren station from the machines or staffed counter and hop on the next half-hourly Euskotren metro from Hendaye to San Sebastian Amara station, journey time 37 minutes. See the Paris to San Sebastian page for more information, photos & tips.

Stay overnight in San Sebastian. The Pension Regil is close to the old town with great reviews, 10 minutes walk from the Renfe station, 7 minutes walk from the Amara Euskotren station. If you want something in the old town itself, try the Pension Garibai or Pension Alameda. If you want to push the boat out, San Sebastian's most venerable hotel (which I can recommend personally, having stayed there) is the Hotel de Londres y Inglaterra, on the sea front.

Day 2, travel across Spain from San Sebastian to Vigo on one of these two possible departures:
Morning departure, every day: Travel from San Sebastian (Renfe station) to Madrid by Alvia train, leaving San Sebastian at 09:02 and arriving Madrid Chamartin at 13:56. Then travel from Madrid to Vigo by Alvia train, leaving Madrid Chamartin at 16:00 and arriving Vigo Urzaiz at 20:12. The comfortable high-speed Alvia trains have a cafe-bar, standard & comfort class. Vigo Urzaiz station is a 1.1 km 15-minute walk from Vigo Guixar station, see walking map.
Afternoon departure, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays only: Spend the morning in San Sebastian. An Intercity train leaves San Sebastian (Renfe station) at 11:58 arriving Vitoria/Gasteiz at 13:43. This is a guaranteed connection into the Barcelona-Galicia Alvia train which leaves Vitoria/Gasteiz at 14:03 on Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays arriving Vigo Guixar at 23:35.
Tip: There's a lovely relaxed cafe-bar at San Sebastian Renfe station, accessible from the forecourt or the near-side platform, just north of the main station building, ideal for a cafe con leche before your train.
San Sebastian to Vigo starts at €23 each way. The price varies, book ahead for the cheaper prices.

Book this at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com. Booking for Spanish trains normally opens 60 days ahead, but this varies.

Tip: If using the daily departure with a change in Madrid, you might need to treat San Sebastian-Madrid & Madrid-Vigo as separate bookings.

Stay overnight in Vigo. The NH Collection Vigo hotel & cheaper Hotel Atlantico Vigo are both near the station with great reviews.

Day 3, travel from Vigo to Porto by air-conditioned regional train, leaving Vigo at 08:58 arriving Porto Campanhã at 10:20. If you'd like to spend some time in Vigo, there's a later train leaving Vigo at 19:56 arriving Porto 21:18.
The fare is €14.95, fixed price.
This can also be booked at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com, both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee. These websites connect to both SNCF and Renfe ticketing systems so you can buy tickets for both trains together in one place.

Day 3, take any suitable onward train from Porto to Lisbon, for example the 11:40 Alfa Pendular arriving Lisbon Santa Apolonia at 14:30. Fares start at €15. Book this at the Portuguese Railways website www.cp.pt (in €) or at Omio.com (in €, £ or $).

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Luxembourg to Andorra

Option 1, Luxembourg to Andorra in a day

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 10:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 12:20.
TGVs have a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Change stations in Paris by metro or taxi. Always allow at least 70 minutes between trains in Paris, but the more the better.

Step 2, travel from Paris to Toulouse by high-speed TGV, leaving Paris Montparnasse at 15:11 arriving Toulouse Matabiau 19:29.
Fares start from €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Have dinner in Toulouse.

Step 2, travel from Toulouse Matabiau station to Andorra la Vella by bus, taking 4 hours, fare €33. There are several services every day run by Andbus, check times at www.andorrabybus.com. I'd allow at least an hour between train and bus in Toulouse, just in case of delay. There's normally a bus leaving Toulouse Matabiau station (bus stand 15) at 21:45 arriving Andorra 01:45.

How to buy tickets
Check train times & buy a ticket from Luxembourg to Toulouse Matabiau at www.raileurope.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). If necessary, book Luxembourg-Paris & Paris-Toulouse separately to get sufficient time between trains in Paris. Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can choose a mobile ticket to show on your phone.
Buy the Toulouse-Andorra bus ticket at www.andorrabybus.com.

Option 2, using the Paris-Toulouse-l'Hospitalet overnight train

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 16:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 18:20.
TGVs have a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. A later connection is sometimes available, but I'd play safe with the 16:10.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). Booking normally opens up to 4 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can choose a mobile ticket to show on your phone.
Change stations in Paris by metro or taxi. Allow at least 90 minutes between trains in Paris when catching a sleeper you don't want to miss.

Tip: Have dinner at the Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon before strolling across the bridge over the River Seine to the Gare d'Austerlitz.

Step 2, travel from Paris to either Toulouse or Andorre-l'Hospitalet by Intercité de Nuit, leaving Paris Gare d'Austerlitz at 21:40 arriving Toulouse Matabiau at 06:30 or Andorre-l'Hospitalet at 09:42. Exact times may vary.
The train has 1st class 4-berth couchettes, 2nd class 6-berth couchettes & 2nd class seats. More about Intercité de Nuit.
Fares start at €29 in a 2nd class couchette or €60 in a 1st class couchette. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.
Book this train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee). Booking should open up to 4 months ahead, but for this night train, often less than that. You print your own ticket or can choose a mobile ticket.

Step 3 if you go via Toulouse (slower, longer road journey, but cheaper): Travel from Toulouse to Andorra by bus.
A bus run by Andbus (www.andorrabybus.com) typically leaves Toulouse at 09:45, arriving Andorra la Vella bus station at 14:00. Check current times at www.andorrabybus.com, I'd allow at least an hour between train and bus in Toulouse in case of delay.
The bus leaves from bus stand 15 inside the Gare Routière (bus station) immediately outside Toulouse Matabiau station. Simply walk out of the station onto the forecourt and look to your right. The bus station is the modern building with the glass-and-blue-framework upper section, see the photos below.
Book the bus at www.andorrabybus.com. The fare is around €36 one-way.

Step 3 if you go via l'Hospitalet (fastest, more rail & less road, but with expense of a taxi): Enjoy the scenic train ride into the Pyrenees to l'Hospitalet, then travel from l'Hospitalet to Andorra la Vella by road, see the London to Andorra page for taxi details.

The intercité de nuit overnight train from Paris to Latour de Carol has 1st class 4-berth & 2nd class 6-berth couchettes, each with lightweight sleeping-bag & mineral water.

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Luxembourg to Trier & Koblenz

Regional trains link Luxembourg with Trier & Koblenz every hour taking 52 minutes to Trier & 2h24 to Koblenz.

It's a scenic run, much of it along the Moselle valley past river boats and vineyards. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side when going east from Luxembourg.

Luxembourg to Trier costs €5.40 in 2nd class, €11.60 in 1st class, fixed price.

Luxembourg to Koblenz costs €31.50 in 2nd class or €53.40 in 1st class, fixed price.

If you are travelling after 09:00 weekdays, any time at weekends, Luxembourg to Koblenz costs just €26 with a Rheinland-Pfalz-Ticket + Luxemburg ticket, only available in 2nd class..

Check times & buy tickets at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone.

No reservation is necessary or possible, you can just turn up, buy a ticket and hop on the next train. It can't sell out!

Luxembourg to Trier & Koblenz by double deck regional train. This is a CFL double-decker at Luxembourg.

1st class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

2nd class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

Scenery along the Moselle between Koblenz & Luxembourg in the morning sun, the mists still clearing. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side of the train going east from Luxembourg, left hand side going west from Koblenz.

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Luxembourg to Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin & Germany

Option 1, Luxembourg to anywhere in Germany by daytime trains

Hourly regional express trains link Luxembourg with Koblenz in 2h24, connecting with trains to towns & cities all over Germany.

Luxembourg to Koblenz is a scenic run, much of it along the Moselle valley past river boats and vineyards. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side when going east from Luxembourg.

Luxembourg to Frankfurt takes as little as 3h55. Luxembourg to Munich 6h40. Luxembourg to Berlin 8h45. For example:
Leave Luxembourg at 06:18 by regional train, change at Koblenz onto an high-speed ICE, arrive Berlin Hbf at 15:03.

Fares start at €18.90 in 2nd class or €27.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Buy tickets at the German Railways website int.bahn.de.

Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time. You print your own ticket or show it on your laptop or phone.

Tip: Avoid journeys shown in the search results as including a 'bus' as this is indeed just a bus. To remove journeys involving a bus, click Stopovers before running the enquiry and enter Igel as a stopover, leaving length of stay as zero.

Tip: There's a direct train from Luxembourg to Cologne & Dusseldorf every day at 06:18. It's a Luxembourg Railways double-deck train like the one shown below.

Luxembourg to Koblenz by double deck regional train. This is a CFL double-decker at Luxembourg.

1st class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

2nd class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

Scenery along the Moselle between Koblenz & Luxembourg in the morning sun, the mists still clearing. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side of the train going east from Luxembourg, left hand side going west from Koblenz.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Munich or Berlin by Nightjet sleeper train - the time-effective option

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Koblenz by regional train, leaving Luxembourg at 19:33 & arriving Koblenz Hbf at 21:56.
Or take the earlier 17:33 or 18:33 and have dinner in Koblenz, try the restaurant Koenigsbachertreff which is just 50m from the station, see koenigsbachertreff.cafelists.com.
The train ride from Luxembourg to Koblenz is very scenic, at least in summer when it's light, the line runs along the Moselle valley past river boats and vineyards. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side when going east from Luxembourg.
The fare is €26 in 2nd class or €53.40 in 1st class, fixed price, always available.

Buy a ticket at the station on the day or at the German Railways website int.bahn.de.

You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

Tip: Alternatively, you could take the 17:33 from Luxembourg to Cologne (changing at Koblenz) with advance-purchase fares from €27.90. Then you can board the sleeper earlier, at 22:01.

Step 2, travel from Koblenz to Munich or Berlin by Nightjet sleeper train, leaving Koblenz Hbf at 23:13 on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, one portion arrives Berlin Hbf at 08:26, another arrives Munich Ost (en route to Vienna) at 05:50. This train is expected to become daily from autumn 2024.

This comfortable Austrian Nightjet train has an air-conditioned Comfortline sleeping-car with nine 1, 2 & 3-berth standard compartments with washbasin and three 1, 2 or 3-berth deluxe compartments with shower & toilet. There are toilets & a shower at the end of the corridor for passengers in the regular sleepers. The sleeping-car attendant can serve drinks, snacks & light meals from a room service menu. The train has couchette cars with 4 & 6 berth compartments, and ordinary seats. A light breakfast is included in sleepers & couchettes, served in your compartment. See the Nightjet page for a guide to on-board accommodation, travel tips, photos & video.

Fares start at €49.90 in 6-berth couchettes, €59.90 in 4-berth couchettes, €69.90 in a 3-bed sleeper, €89.90 in a 2-bed sleeper or €139.90 in a single-bed sleeper all to yourself. The sleeper & couchette fares include a light breakfast with tea or coffee in the morning.

Book this train at www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the Austrian Railways website www.oebb.at (in €, same prices). Booking opens up to 6 months ahead and you print your own ticket.

A Nightjet sleeper train at Vienna. More about Nightjet trains.

Deluxe sleeper. Each compartment can be used as a 1, 2 or 3-bed room. Larger photo. Video of deluxe room

Same deluxe sleeper in evening/morning mode with beds folded away, seats folded out. Larger photo.

Deluxe rooms have a compact shower & toilet, towels & hair/body wash provided. Larger photo.

Standard sleeper set up as 2-berth, washstand open. It can be used as a 1, 2 or 3 berth. Larger photo.

6-berth couchettes.

4-berth couchettes.

Couchette car on the Nightjet train.

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Luxembourg to Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna & Austria

Option 1, Luxembourg to Austria by daytime trains

Luxembourg to Salzburg or Vienna can be done on a day, most of the journey uses superb ICE trains. For example:
Leave Luxembourg at 07:33 by regional train, change at Koblenz onto an ICE, arrive Vienna Hbf at 18:47.
Leave Luxembourg at 08:33 by regional train, change at Koblenz onto an ICE, arrive Vienna Hbf at 20:47.
Leave Luxembourg at 11:33 by regional train, change at Koblenz onto an ICE, arrive Vienna Hbf at 23:05.
The Luxembourg to Koblenz part of the journey is a scenic run, much of it along the Moselle valley past river boats and vineyards. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side when going east from Luxembourg.

Luxembourg to Vienna starts at €37.90 in 2nd class or €69.90 in 1st class.

Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Buy tickets at the German Railways website int.bahn.de.
Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.
Tip: Avoid any journeys shown in the search results as including a bus as this is indeed just a bus and not a train. To remove journeys involving a bus, simply click Stopovers before running the enquiry and enter Igel as a stopover, leaving length of stay as zero.

Luxembourg to Koblenz by double deck regional train. This is a CFL double-decker at Luxembourg.

1st class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

2nd class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

Scenery along the Moselle between Koblenz & Luxembourg in the morning sun, the mists still clearing. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side of the train going east from Luxembourg, left hand side going west from Koblenz.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Salzburg & Vienna by Nightjet sleeper train

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Koblenz by regional train, leaving Luxembourg at 19:33 & arriving Koblenz Hbf at 21:56.
Or take the earlier 17:33 or 18:33 and have dinner in Koblenz, try the restaurant Koenigsbachertreff which is just 50m from the station, see koenigsbachertreff.cafelists.com.
The train ride from Luxembourg to Koblenz is very scenic, at least in summer when it's light, the line runs along the Moselle valley past river boats and vineyards. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side when going east from Luxembourg.
The fare is €26 in 2nd class or €53.40 in 1st class, fixed price, always available.

Buy a ticket at the station on the day or at the German Railways website int.bahn.de.

You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

Tip: Alternatively, you could take the 17:33 from Luxembourg to Cologne (changing at Koblenz) with advance-purchase fares from €27.90. Then you can board the sleeper earlier, at 22:01.

Step 2, travel from Koblenz to Salzburg or Vienna by Nightjet sleeper train, leaving Koblenz Hbf at 23:13 on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, arriving Salzburg Hbf 07:26 & Vienna Hbf 10:13. This train is expected to become daily from autumn 2024.

This comfortable Austrian Nightjet train has an air-conditioned Comfortline sleeping-car with nine 1, 2 & 3-berth standard compartments with washbasin and three 1, 2 or 3-berth deluxe compartments with shower & toilet. There are toilets & a shower at the end of the corridor for passengers in the regular sleepers. The sleeping-car attendant can serve drinks, snacks & light meals from a room service menu. The train has couchette cars with 4 & 6 berth compartments, and ordinary seats. A light breakfast is included in sleepers & couchettes, served in your compartment. See the Nightjet page for a guide to on-board accommodation, travel tips, photos & video.

Fares start at €49.90 in 6-berth couchettes, €59.90 in 4-berth couchettes, €69.90 in a 3-bed sleeper, €89.90 in a 2-bed sleeper or €139.90 in a single-bed sleeper all to yourself. The sleeper & couchette fares include a light breakfast with tea or coffee in the morning.

Book this train at www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the Austrian Railways website www.oebb.at (in €, same prices). Booking opens up to 6 months ahead and you print your own ticket.

A Nightjet sleeper train at Vienna. More about Nightjet trains.

Deluxe sleeper. Each compartment can be used as a 1, 2 or 3-bed room. Larger photo. Video of deluxe room

Same deluxe sleeper in evening/morning mode with beds folded away, seats folded out. Larger photo.

Deluxe rooms have a compact shower & toilet, towels & hair/body wash provided. Larger photo.

Standard sleeper set up as 2-berth, washstand open. It can be used as a 1, 2 or 3 berth. Larger photo.

6-berth couchettes.

4-berth couchettes.

Couchette car on the Nightjet train.

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Luxembourg to Copenhagen & Denmark from €37.90

You can travel from Luxembourg to Copenhagen in a day, leaving Luxembourg around 08:33, change Koblenz & Hamburg Hbf, arriving Copenhagen 21:34.
Alternatively, you can travel from Luxembourg to Hamburg, stay overnight, then catch a Hamburg to Copenhagen Intercity train next day.

Fares from Luxembourg to Copenhagen start at €37.90 in 2nd class or €69.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book from Luxembourg to Copenhagen at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.
Tip: If you want to stop in Hamburg overnight, click Stopovers and enter Hamburg Hbf with a suitable length of stay, say 10 hours. Adjust the departure time and length of stay to get the trains you want either side of Hamburg.

Hamburg to Copenhagen by EuroCity train. From June 2023, these trains are temporarily being operated by former German Railways intercity cars and a Danish electric locomotive, until new trains being built by Talgo arrive in 2024. The current trains have 1st & 2nd class, power sockets at seats, but no catering so bring your own food & drink. More information about the Hamburg-Copenhagen journey.

2nd class seats are almost all open-plan like this. There are a handful of 6-seat 2nd class compartments in one of the coaches, but only a few.

The 1st class car has 6-seater compartments like this. Larger photo. Larger photo.

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Luxembourg to Stockholm & Sweden from €59.90

German Railways sell through tickets from Luxembourg to Malmo from €49.90, Gothenburg or Stockholm from €59.90.

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Hamburg Hbf with one easy change at Koblenz. There are various departures, check times at int.bahn.de.

Stay overnight in Hamburg. The Hotel Reichshof Hamburg is the top choice here, just across the road 100m from the station's Kirchenallee exit, with art deco-based design and great reviews. Other hotels near Hamburg Hbf with good or great reviews include (starting with the cheapest) the Hotel Continental Novum, Hotel Furst Bismarck, Hotel Europaischer Hof, Hotel Atlantic Kempinski. If you're on a budget, cheap private rooms in the A&O Hotel near Hamburg Hbf can be booked at www.hostelworld.com.

Step 2, travel from Hamburg to Copenhagen by EuroCity train, leaving Hamburg Hbf at 08:50 and arriving Copenhagen at 13:34.

Step 3 for Malmö, travel from Copenhagen to Malmö Central on the next Öresund train, these leave every 20-30 minutes taking 39 minutes.
Step 3 for Gothenburg, travel from Copenhagen to Gothenburg Central on the next hourly Öresund train, taking 3h53.
Step 3 for Stockholm, travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm by X2000 train leaving Copenhagen at 14:19 & arriving Stockholm Central 19:37.

Book from Luxembourg to Malmo, Gothenburg or Stockholm at the German Railways website int.bahn.de, but read the tips below!
For Gothenburg, enter Göteborg Central. To get the overnight stop in Hamburg, click Stopovers, enter Hamburg Hbf and a suitable length of stay, say 10 hours.

Look for journeys with the fewest changes. Adjust the departure time & length of stay to get the trains you want either side of Hamburg, this can take a bit of trial & error to get sensibly-timed connections with the fewest possible changes on both days.

If all else fails, use int.bahn.de to book Luxembourg to Hamburg on day 1, then book Hamburg to Malmo, Gothenburg or Stockholm as a separate ticket on day 2. This may cost a little more than buying a through ticket, that's all.
Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

Hamburg to Copenhagen by EuroCity train. From June 2023, these trains are temporarily being operated by former German Railways intercity cars and a Danish electric locomotive, until new trains being built by Talgo arrive in 2024. The current trains have 1st & 2nd class, power sockets at seats, but no catering so bring your own food & drink. More information about the Hamburg-Copenhagen journey.

2nd class seats are almost all open-plan like this. There are a handful of 6-seat 2nd class compartments in one of the coaches, but only a few.

The 1st class car has 6-seater compartments like this. Larger photo. Larger photo.

Copenhagen to Stockholm by tilting 200km/h X2000, seen at Stockholm Central. More about X2000 trains.

1st class on an X2000. Larger photo.

2nd class on an X2000. Larger photo.

Bistro seating on an X2000 train. Larger photo.

Bistro on an X2000 train. Larger photo.

Crossing the impressive Öresund bridge from Denmark to Sweden.

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Luxembourg to Oslo & Norway

Option 1, Luxembourg to Oslo via Hamburg & Copenhagen - by train all the way

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to Copenhagen in a single day as shown in the Luxembourg to Copenhagen section above.

Stay overnight in Copenhagen. The friendly Astoria Hotel is a 1930s design classic right outside Copenhagen station main entrance, see photos & information here. Other hotels near the station with good reviews include the Nimb Hotel (5-star luxe), Radisson Blu Royal Hotel (5-star), Axel Guldsmeden (4-star), Andersen Boutique Hotel, First Hotel Mayfair (3-star), Hotel Ansgar (3-star), City Hotel Nebo (2-star).

Day 2, travel from Copenhagen to Oslo, leaving Copenhagen at 09:30, change at Gothenburg Central, arriving Oslo Sentral 17:44.

Earlier & later departures are available, see the Copenhagen-Oslo timetable & how to buy tickets here.

Alternatively, spend the day in Copenhagen and take the DFDS overnight ferry to Oslo with a comfortable private cabin with shower & toilet, sailing from Copenhagen at 16:30 and arriving Oslo at 10:00 on day 3, as shown here. This is remarkably affordable, and saves a hotel bill. Book the ferry at www.dfds.co.uk.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Oslo using the Kiel to Oslo cruise ferry - the luxury option

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to Kiel in northern Germany on any departure you like, for example leaving Luxembourg at 12:33, change at Koblenz & Hamburg Hbf, arriving Kiel Hbf at 22:34. It's not possible to reach Kiel in time to check in for that same day's sailing.
Fares start at €24.90 in 2nd class or €56.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

Stay overnight in Kiel. The InterCity Hotel Kiel gets good reviews, is relatively inexpensive and is right next to the station and a few minutes walk from the ferry. The B&B Hotel Kiel City is also next to the station with good reviews, and is even cheaper. For something upmarket, the Atlantic Hotel Kiel gets great reviews and is in Bahnhofsplatz in front of the station.
In Kiel the Color Line ferry terminal is just a 5-6 minute walk from Kiel Hbf.

Day 2, sail from Kiel to Oslo by luxurious overnight Color Line ferry, with a full range of en suite cabins, suites, bars, restaurants and lounges. The m/v Magic or m/v Fantasy normally sails at 14:00 arriving Oslo at 10:00 next morning (Day 3 from Luxembourg).
Check times & buy tickets using the Direct Ferries website or at www.colorline.com.
Money-saving tip: It appears that it's considerably cheaper to book on Color Line's Norwegian website www.colorline.no in Norwegian Krone, for example a €274 fare becomes the equivalent of €164. You'll need to use Google Chrome translation to translate the Norwegian. You are still able to enter a UK or other European address and contact details. Feedback appreciated.

Make sure you're on deck next morning as the ship sails through spectacular scenery up Oslo Fjord. The ship docks at the modern Color Line terminal about 2 km from the city centre. Color Line provide transfer buses to Oslo Sentral station costing 55 krone, or there are plenty of taxis. If you have little luggage it's possible to walk. See map of Oslo showing ferry terminal.

This photo is taken from the exit of Kiel station, so you can see how close the ferry is. It's a 5-6 minute walk across the harbour, with a street lift up to a connecting walkway which takes you to the ferry terminal. If you have reserved one of what Color Line call their "5 star suites", check in at the desk rather than the machines and you'll be directed to a special lounge to wait with free tea, coffee, juice, snacks & WiFi. You'll also have priority boarding of the ship. Photos courtesy of Andrew Leo.

Boarding the Color Line ferry to Oslo in Kiel.

A 5 Star Suite on the ferry.

More cruise liner than ferry! The restaurant.

Wake up to this...

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Luxembourg to Helsinki & Finland

Option 1, Luxembourg to Helsinki using a Finnlines ferry from Germany - the easiest option

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to Hamburg by Regional train & ICE train, leaving Luxembourg at 09:33 and arriving Hamburg Hbf 17:53.

Fares start at €27.90 in 2nd class or €56.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.
Book this train at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket or show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

Day 1, transfer from Hamburg Hbf to the Travemünde ferry terminal by local train+bus and sail from Travemünde to Helsinki with Finnlines.

Finnlines sail from Travemünde in northern Germany to Helsinki every day, boarding at 23:30, sailing at 02:45 (the exact time varies) and arriving at Helsinki's Hansa Terminal in Vuosaari at 09:15 2 nights later (Day 3 from Frankfurt). See the Trains from Hamburg page for full details.

Check sailing dates, times & book the ferry at www.finnlines.com or using the Direct Ferries website.

Book onward trains within Finland at the Finnish Railways website www.vr.fi.

Finnlines operate the Finnstar, Finnmaid & Finnlady on the Travemünde-Helsinki route. Photo courtesy of Hubert Bartkowiak. Photos below courtesy of Chris Russell.

Standard cabin. Larger photo.

Gym with a view.

Sauna.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Helsinki by train to Stockholm, then ferry

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Stockholm as shown above.

Step 2, travel from Stockholm to Helsinki either by direct overnight cruise ferry, or by daytime or overnight ferry to Turku and connecting train to Helsinki as shown on the Trains & ferries from Stockholm page.

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Luxembourg to Prague from €37.90

You can do this journey in a single day, or split it up with an overnight stop in Germany.

Fares start at €37.90 in 2nd class or €56.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Buy tickets at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Look for journeys with the fewest changes.
Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.
Tip: I recommend clicking Stopovers and changing Transfer time from normal to 30 minutes
Tip: To eliminate buses from the search results, click Stopovers and add Igel as a stopover.
Tip: To add an overnight stop, perhaps in Berlin, click Stopovers and enter Berlin Hbf with a suitable length of stay, say 12 hours.

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Luxembourg to Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest, Ljubljana & Zagreb

Option 1, using the Koblenz-Vienna sleeper

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Koblenz by regional train, leaving Luxembourg at 19:33 & arriving Koblenz Hbf at 21:56.

Or take the earlier 17:33 or 18:33 and have dinner in Koblenz, try the restaurant Koenigsbachertreff which is just 50m from the station, see koenigsbachertreff.cafelists.com.

The train ride from Luxembourg to Koblenz is very scenic, at least in summer when it's light, the line runs along the Moselle valley past river boats and vineyards. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side when going east from Luxembourg.

The fare is €26 in 2nd class or €53.40 in 1st class, fixed price, always available.

Tip: Alternatively, you could take the 17:33 from Luxembourg to Cologne (changing at Koblenz) with advance-purchase fares from €27.90. Then you can board the sleeper earlier, at 22:16.

Step 2, travel from Koblenz to Salzburg or Vienna by Nightjet sleeper train, leaving Koblenz at 23:13 on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, arriving Salzburg Hbf at 07:26 or Vienna Hbf at 10:13. This train is expected to become daily from autumn 2024.

This comfortable Austrian Nightjet train has an air-conditioned Comfortline sleeping-car with nine 1, 2 & 3-berth standard compartments with washbasin and three 1, 2 or 3-berth deluxe compartments with shower & toilet. There are toilets & a shower at the end of the corridor for passengers in the regular sleepers. The sleeping-car attendant can serve drinks, snacks & light meals from a room service menu. The train has couchette cars with 4 & 6 berth compartments, and ordinary seats. A light breakfast is included in sleepers & couchettes, served in your compartment. See the Nightjet page for a guide to on-board accommodation, travel tips, photos & video.

Fares start at €49.90 in 6-berth couchettes, €59.90 in 4-berth couchettes, €69.90 in a 3-bed sleeper, €89.90 in a 2-bed sleeper or €139.90 in a single-bed sleeper, all per person per berth. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this train at www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the Austrian Railways website www.oebb.at (in €, a bit more fiddly, same prices). Booking opens up to 6 months ahead and you print your own ticket.

Step 3, take an onward train:

For Bratislava, take the nightjet to Vienna, then take a regional express train from Vienna Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna, these leave every hour taking 1h09, fare €11.00, you can buy this at the station on the day or at www.thetrainline.com or www.oebb.at.

For Budapest, take the nightjet to Vienna, then take the 11:40 EuroCity train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest Keleti arriving 14:19. Buy a Vienna-Budapest ticket from €19.90 2nd class or €29.90 1st class at www.thetrainline.com or www.oebb.at.

For Ljubljana or Zagreb, take the nightjet to Salzburg, then leave Salzburg Hbf at 10:12 by railjet, changing at Villach for Ljubljana & Zagreb. Buy a ticket from Salzburg to Ljubljana or Zagreb from €39.90 at int.bahn.de. Change at Zagreb for Split & Dubrovnik, see details here.

For Bucharest & Romania, first travel to Budapest as shown above, then take the sleeper train Ister to Brasov & Bucharest as shown here.

Step 1, Luxembourg to Koblenz by double deck regional train.

1st class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

2nd class on the upper deck. Larger photo.

Scenery along the Moselle between Koblenz & Luxembourg in the morning sun, the mists still clearing. For the best river views, sit on the right hand side of the train going east from Luxembourg, left hand side going west from Koblenz.

Step 2, Koblenz to Salzburg or Vienna by Nightjet sleeper train. More information about Nightjet trains.

Deluxe sleeper. Each compartment can be used as a 1, 2 or 3-bed room. Larger photo. Video of deluxe room

Same deluxe sleeper in evening/morning mode with beds folded away, seats folded out. Larger photo.

Deluxe rooms have a compact shower & toilet, towels & hair/body wash provided. Larger photo.

Standard sleeper set up as 2-berth, washstand open. It can be used as a 1, 2 or 3 berth. Larger photo.

6-berth couchettes.

4-berth couchettes.

Nightjet couchette car.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Budapest, Ljubljana, Zagreb by sleeper from Stuttgart

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg via Koblenz to Stuttgart.
Check times and buy a ticket from €37.90 at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Make sure you have no tight connections and arrive in Stuttgart at least an hour before the sleeper leaves, ideally 2 hours. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone.

Step 2, take the 20:29 sleeper train from Stuttgart to Budapest, or from Stuttgart to Ljubljana & Zagreb. Both sleepers have a sleeping-car with 1, 2 & 3 bed compartments with washbasin, and couchettes with 4 & 6 berth compartments. See the Stuttgart-Budapest page for more details of the sleeper to Budapest.
Book the sleeper at www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the Austrian Railways website www.oebb.at (in €, more fiddly, same fares). Booking opens up to 6 months ahead. You print your own ticket.

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Luxembourg to Belgrade, Sofia, Montenegro

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg via Koblenz to Stuttgart. Check times and buy a ticket from €37.90 at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone.

Step 2, take the 20:29 sleeper train from Stuttgart to Zagreb and the daytime train from Zagreb to Belgrade, as explained in the Munich to Belgrade section. Stay overnight an travel to Sofia next day, on the daytime train service shown here.

For Montenegro, change in Belgrade and if necessary stay there overnight. See the timetable from Belgrade to Podgorica and Bar here.

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Luxembourg to Warsaw & Krakow from €37.90

Option 1, Luxembourg to Warsaw or Krakow in a day

Leave Luxembourg at 06:18, change at Bonn and Berlin Ostbahnhof, arriving Warsaw Centralna at 21:14.

Leave Luxembourg at 06:18, change at Bonn and Berlin Hbf, arriving Krakow Glowny at 23:54.

Luxembourg to Bonn is by Luxembourg Railways double-deck air-conditioned regional train. Bonn to Berlin is by superb high-speed ICE2 train with restaurant car, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. Berlin to Warsaw or Krakow is by air-conditioned EuroCity train with restaurant car.

Fares start at €49.90 in 2nd class or €79.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Buy tickets at the German Railways website int.bahn.de.
Before running the enquiry, change Transfer time from normal to 30 minutes to ensure robust connections.
Booking to Poland opens 60 days ahead, you print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

Option 2, Luxembourg to Warsaw or Krakow with an overnight stop in Berlin - breaks up the journey

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Berlin Hbf by regional train then ICE train with restaurant car, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. You can leave Luxembourg as late as 14:32, but I'd choose an earlier train for a pleasant evening in Berlin.

Stay overnight in Berlin. Top choice here is the InterCity Hotel Berlin Hbf (my favourite), only 200m from Berlin Hbf's main entrance, relatively inexpensive with great reviews, or if you're in the money, the excellent 5-star Steigenberger Hotel just outside the station. If you're on a budget, the cheaper 3-star Motel One Berlin-Hbf is behind the station or use www.hostelworld.com. Of course, if you really want to push the boat out, the famous Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is next to the Brandenburg Gate just 17 minutes walk away.

Step 2, travel from Berlin to Warsaw or Krakow by comfortable EuroCity train with restaurant car.
The EuroCity train Wawel leaves Berlin Hbf at 10:52 every day, arriving Wroclaw 15:05, Katowice 17:15 & Krakow Glowny 18:07.

A EuroCity train leaves Berlin Hbf at 05:51 on Mondays-Saturdays arriving Warsaw Centralna 11:14, or at 09:52 every day arriving Warsaw Centralna 15:14.

Fares from Luxembourg to Warsaw or Krakow start at €37.90 in 2nd class or €69.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book this as one journey at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Booking to Poland opens 60 days ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in & check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.
To get the overnight stop in Berlin, click Stopovers and enter Berlin Hbf with a length of stay of, say, 13 hours. Adjust the departure time from Luxembourg and the length of stay in Berlin to get the trains you want either side of Berlin. A little trial & error may be needed!

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Luxembourg to Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn

Day 1, travel from Luxembourg to Warsaw by daytime trains as shown in the Luxembourg to Warsaw section above.

Stay overnight in Warsaw. The Polonia Palace Hotel is excellent, historic, relatively inexpensive for such a good hotel, and it's just across the road from the station. For something much cheaper, but still with great reviews and near the station, try the Hotel Metropol next door to the Polonia Palace or the nearby Novotel Warsaw Centrum. Also see the Warsaw Centralna station & city information.

Day 2, travel from Warsaw to Kaunas & Vilnius by train as shown on the Warsaw to Vilnius page.

Day 3, for onward travel from Vilnius to Riga in Latvia, see here.

Day 4, for onward travel from Riga to Tallinn in Estonia, see here.

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Luxembourg to Kyiv & Moscow

Step 1, use the German Railways site int.bahn.de to book from Luxembourg to Berlin by regional train then fast ICE from €29.90 in 2nd class or €59.90 in 1st class, avoiding any journey shown with 'bus' in the search results.

Stay overnight in Berlin. Top choice here is the InterCity Hotel Berlin Hbf (my favourite), only 200m from Berlin Hbf's main entrance, relatively inexpensive with great reviews, or if you're in the money, the excellent 5-star Steigenberger Hotel just outside the station. If you're on a budget, the cheaper 3-star Motel One Berlin-Hbf is behind the station or use www.hostelworld.com. Of course, if you really want to push the boat out, the famous Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is next to the Brandenburg Gate just 17 minutes walk away.

Step 2, travel from Berlin to Warsaw by comfortable EuroCity train, there's a departure at 05:52 Mondays-Saturdays or at 09:51 every day.
Fares start at €27.90 in 2nd class or €39.90 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.
Book this at the German Railways website int.bahn.de. Booking to Poland opens 60 days ahead. You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone.

For Kyiv, take the daily Warsaw-Kyiv sleeper train Kyiv Express as explained here.

For Moscow, take the daily Warsaw-Moscow sleeper train as explained here. Change in Moscow for St Petersburg. This takes you though Belarus, you may prefer to take the sleeper to Kyiv, then a sleeper from Kyiv to Moscow, avoiding Belarus and the need for a Belarus visa.
The Warsaw-Moscow train was suspended due to Covid-19 and it remains suspended due to sanctions & war in Ukraine.

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Luxembourg to Athens & Greece

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Paris by TGV, leaving Luxembourg at 10:10 and arriving Paris Gare de l'Est at 12:20.
TGVs have a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Fares start at €25 in 2nd class or €45 in 1st class. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Change stations in Paris by metro or taxi from the Gare de l'Est to the Gare de Lyon.

Step 2, travel from Paris to Athens as shown in detail on the Trains from Paris page.

You take the afternoon TGV from Paris to Milan & stay overnight. Next day you take a morning train to Bari for the overnight ferry to Patras in Greece. A bus+train combo will get you to Athens on Day 3 from Luxembourg.

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Luxembourg to Istanbul & Turkey

Step 1, travel from Luxembourg to Budapest as shown above.

Step 2, travel from Budapest to Bucharest and on to Istanbul as shown on the London to Istanbul page, just ignore the London to Budapest part.

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Hotels in Luxembourg

For somewhere near the station with good reviews, try the City Hotel, Hotel Perrin or Park Inn by Radisson.

In the old town, try the Hotel Simoncini or the good old-school Grand Hotel Cravat.

My favourite hotel search: www.booking.com

Booking.com is my favourite hotel booking site and I generally use it to book all my hotels in one place. I've come to trust booking.com's review scores, you won't be disappointed with any hotel that scores 8.0 or more. Crucially, booking.com usually lets you book with free cancellation, which means you can confirm accommodation risk-free before train booking opens and/or you can hold accommodation while you finalise your itinerary and alter your plans as they evolve - a feature I use all the time when planning a trip. I never book hotels non-refundably!

Backpacker hostels

www.hostelworld.com: If you're on a tight budget, don't forget about backpacker hostels. Hostelworld offers online booking of cheap private rooms or dorm beds in backpacker hostels in most cities at rock-bottom prices.

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Travel insurance & VPN

Always take out travel insurance

Never travel overseas without travel insurance from a reliable insurer, with at least £1m or preferably £5m medical cover. It should also cover cancellation and loss of cash and belongings, up to a sensible limit. An annual multi-trip policy is usually cheaper than several single-trip policies even for just 2 or 3 trips a year, I have an annual policy with Staysure.co.uk myself. Here are some suggested insurers. Seat61 gets a small commission if you buy through these links.

www.staysure.co.uk offers enhanced Covid-19 protection & gets 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

www.columbusdirect.com is also a well-know brand.

If you live in the USA try Travel Guard USA.

Get an eSIM with mobile data package

Don't rely on WiFi, download an eSIM with a mobile data package for the country you're visiting and stay connected. Most newer mobile phones can download a virtual SIM card so you don't need to buy a physical SIM, including iPhone 11 & later, see device compatibility list. Maya.net is a reliable eSIM data retailer with a 4.5 out of 5 Trustpilot rating and a range of packages including unlimited data.

Get a Curve card for foreign travel

Most banks give you a poor exchange rate, then add a foreign transaction fee on top. A Curve MasterCard means no foreign transaction fees and gives you the mid-market exchange rate, at least up to a certain limit, £500 per month at time of writing. The money you spend on your Curve card goes straight onto one of your existing debit or credit cards.

How it works: 1. Download the Curve app for iPhone or Android. 2. Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve MasterCard - they send to the UK and most European addresses. 3. Link your existing credit & debit cards to the app, you can link up to two cards with the free version of Curve, I link my normal debit card and my normal credit card. 4. Now use the Curve MasterCard to buy things online or in person or take cash from ATMs, exactly like a normal MasterCard. Curve does the currency conversion and puts the balance in your own currency onto whichever debit or credit card is currently selected in the Curve app. You can even change your mind about which card it goes onto, within 14 days of the transaction.

I have a Curve Blue card myself, it means I can buy a coffee on a foreign station on a card without being stung by fees and lousy exchange rates, just by tapping the Curve card on their card reader. The money goes through Curve to my normal debit card and is taken directly from my account (in fact I have the Curve card set up as payment card on Apple Pay on my iPhone, so can double-click my phone, let it do Face ID then tap the reader with the phone - even easier than digging a card out). I get a little commission if you sign up to Curve, but I recommend it here because I think it's great. See details, download the app and get a Curve card, they'll give you £5 cashback through that link.

Get a VPN for safe browsing. Why you need a VPN

When you're travelling you often use free WiFi in public places which may not be secure. A VPN encrypts your connection so it's always secure, even on unsecured WiFi. It also means you can select the geographic location of the IP address you browse with, to get around geoblocking which a surprising number of websites apply. See VPNs & why you need one explained. ExpressVPN is a best buy with a 4.7 out of 5 Trustpilot ranking which I use myself - I've signed up as an ExpressVPN affiliate, and if you go with expressvpn.com using the links on this page, you should see a special deal, 3 months free with an annual subscription. I get a small commission to help support this site.

Carry an Anker powerbank

Tickets, reservations, vaccination records and Interrail or Eurail passes are often held digitally on your mobile phone, so it's vital to keep it charged. I always carry an Anker powerbank which can recharge my phone several times over if I can't get to a power outlet. Buy from Amazon.co.uk or from Buy from Amazon.com.

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Comfort & Premium seats, 2+1 across the car. Larger photo.		Standard seats, 2+2 across. Larger photo.


InterCity train 2nd class seats. See larger photo.		InterCity train 1st class seats. See larger photo.


Standard class, with seats arranged 2+2 across the car width. Larger photo.		Premium class seats, identical to Standard class but in leather, sold as Standard on this route. Larger photo.


Business class seats 1+2 across car width, with tables for 2, tables for 4 & complimentary prosecco. Larger photo.		In business class you can order a simple meal at your seat, around €18.


Executive class at one end of the train. Larger photo.		The Executive class meeting room. Larger photo.


2nd class seats on upper deck. There's a mix or tables for 4 and unidirectional seating. 360º photo.		Cafe-bar on upper deck car 4, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks & microwave-style hot dishes.


A TGV Duplex at Luxembourg.		1st class seats on upper deck. 360º photo.


Step 2, Lyon to Barcelona by AVE, seen here at Barcelona Sants.		2nd class seats, all with power sockets & free WiFi. Panorama photo of 2nd class.


1st class seats on an S100 AVE, all with power sockets. Panorama photo of 1st class.		Cafe-bar on an S100 AVE serving tea, coffee, beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks & hot dishes.


The intercité de nuit overnight train from Paris to Latour de Carol has 1st class 4-berth & 2nd class 6-berth couchettes, each with lightweight sleeping-bag & mineral water.


1st class on the upper deck. Larger photo.		2nd class on the upper deck. Larger photo.


Deluxe sleeper. Each compartment can be used as a 1, 2 or 3-bed room. Larger photo. Video of deluxe room		Same deluxe sleeper in evening/morning mode with beds folded away, seats folded out. Larger photo.		Deluxe rooms have a compact shower & toilet, towels & hair/body wash provided. Larger photo.		Standard sleeper set up as 2-berth, washstand open. It can be used as a 1, 2 or 3 berth. Larger photo.


6-berth couchettes.		4-berth couchettes.		Couchette car on the Nightjet train.


1st class on an X2000. Larger photo.		2nd class on an X2000. Larger photo.


Bistro seating on an X2000 train. Larger photo.		Bistro on an X2000 train. Larger photo.


A 5 Star Suite on the ferry.		More cruise liner than ferry! The restaurant.


6-berth couchettes.		4-berth couchettes.		Nightjet couchette car.

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My favourite hotel search: www.booking.com

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Travel insurance & VPN

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Get a VPN for safe browsing. Why you need a VPN

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