Taxi Thionville → Luxembourg City
Your Thionville → Luxembourg transfer at €70–€85. 35 km to the Grand Duchy via the toll-free A31/E25.
A taxi between Thionville and Luxembourg-Ville costs between €70 and €85 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 35 kilometres and a journey time of from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes A31/E25, with no tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €110. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
35 km
Duration
30 min
Estimated price
€70–€85
Availability
24/7
Thionville is the French gateway to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a geographical proximity that makes it one of Europe's cities most linked to cross-border work. Every morning, tens of thousands of Thionville residents and northern Moselle inhabitants cross the border to reach offices at Kirchberg, the Cloche d'Or financial district or Luxembourg City's EU institutions. This daily commute, decades old, has shaped Thionville's very identity: a French town living to the Grand Duchy's rhythm, where Luxembourg salaries are common conversation and blue licence plates are everywhere. Luxembourg City itself is a UNESCO World Heritage jewel, with spectacular fortifications nicknamed the 'Gibraltar of the North', the Bock Casemates (17 km of underground galleries), the picturesque Grund quarter in the Alzette valley, and the modern Kirchberg plateau housing the EU Court of Justice, MUDAM (modern art museum by I.M. Pei) and the Philharmonie. With over 150 banks and Europe's top investment fund centre, Luxembourg is a leading global financial hub.
Route
Route Thionville → Luxembourg-Ville
Your driver takes the A31 from Thionville northward towards Luxembourg. The motorway crosses northern Moselle, passing Yutz and Hettange-Grande, before reaching the border at Zoufftgen/Dudelange. Border crossing is seamless thanks to the Schengen area. The Luxembourg E25, entirely free like all Grand Duchy motorways, leads directly to Luxembourg City via Esch-sur-Alzette, the country's second city and former steelmaking heart. The entire journey is toll-free. Allow 30 min normally, but rush hours are daunting: between 7 and 9am, cross-border worker traffic creates considerable jams extending the journey to 45-50 min or more. The evening return (5-7pm) is equally congested. Outside these windows, the journey is quick and smooth.
Main route: A31/E25 — no tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Thionville → Luxembourg-Ville
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Thionville → Luxembourg-Ville route
The Bock Casemates (EUR8, open March-November) offer a fascinating underground network and stunning Alzette valley and Grund views. The Chemin de la Corniche, nicknamed 'Europe's most beautiful balcony', runs along the fortifications with spectacular lower town panoramas. Descend to the Grund via the free panoramic lift from the upper town for a riverside stroll and visit to Neuminster Abbey, a cultural centre in a beautifully restored monastic building. MUDAM (EUR8) at Kirchberg is essential for contemporary art enthusiasts. Uniquely worldwide, Luxembourg's public transport has been entirely free since 2020 (bus, tram, train).
Tolls: no tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Thionville → Luxembourg-Ville
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€70–€85
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€81–€98
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€77–€94
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Thionville to Luxembourg-Ville?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TER Thionville — Luxembourg costs about EUR4-8 and takes 25-35 min (frequent peak-hour trains). The TaxiNeo taxi at EUR45 — EUR60 offers a direct 30 min door-to-door journey, toll-free. For 3-4 passengers (EUR11-20/person), competitive and avoids packed trains at cross-border rush hours.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€70–€85
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€110
Ideal for families and groups
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Thionville → Luxembourg-Ville
On the Thionville — Luxembourg-Ville route, how much is Thionville — Luxembourg?
EUR45 — EUR60. Fixed guaranteed fare, no tolls. The Thionville — Luxembourg-Ville route covers about 35 km by road. Allow 30 minutes in light traffic and up to 50 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €70 to €85, luggage included.
On the Thionville — Luxembourg-Ville route, passport needed for Luxembourg?
No, Luxembourg is in the Schengen area and EU. ID card suffices for European citizens. Allow 30 minutes in light traffic and up to 50 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €70 to €85, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €110.
On the Thionville — Luxembourg-Ville route, border traffic jams?
Yes, very heavy at rush hours (7-9am, 5-7pm). Allow 45-50 min during these windows. The price booked in advance ranges from €70 to €85, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €110. The usual route takes A31/E25. Expect no tolls on this route.
On the Thionville — Luxembourg-Ville route, drop at Kirchberg?
Yes, your chosen address: Kirchberg, old town, Grund, central station, Findel airport. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €110. The usual route takes A31/E25. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
On the Thionville — Luxembourg-Ville route, is Luxembourg transport free?
Yes, since 2020, bus, tram and train are entirely free in Luxembourg. Unique worldwide. The usual route takes A31/E25. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
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