Luxembourg Airport is just 6 km from the city centre, and one of your options costs literally nothing. Here is what each transport mode will set you back in 2026.
Free bus: zero cost
Since 2020, all public transport in Luxembourg is free. Bus line 16 runs from the airport to the city centre, stopping at Gare Centrale (the main train station) and Hamilius. No ticket, no card, no registration. You get on and ride. The journey takes about 25 minutes and buses run every 10-15 minutes during the day. This is the obvious choice for solo travellers and couples with light luggage.
From Gare Centrale or Hamilius, you can take the tram (also free) to other parts of the city. If your hotel is in Kirchberg, the bus or tram will get you there at no cost.
Taxi: 30-50 EUR
Metered taxis from the airport rank charge approximately 30-50 EUR to the city centre. Luxembourg taxis are clean, regulated, and reliable. The variation depends on your exact destination and traffic conditions. To Kirchberg, expect 20-35 EUR. To Gare Centrale, about 25-40 EUR. To Clausen or Grund, roughly 30-45 EUR. Taxis accept card payments.
There is a minimum fare in Luxembourg taxis, so even very short trips have a base cost. Tips are not expected but rounding up is appreciated.
Pre-booked private transfer: 30-50 EUR
A private transfer to the city centre costs about the same as a taxi, 30-50 EUR for a standard saloon. The advantage over a taxi is that you have a confirmed booking, a driver waiting for you, and a fixed price. For the short distance to the city centre, the practical difference between a taxi and a transfer is small. Where transfers become more valuable is for cross-border journeys or specific destinations.
Cross-border destinations
Luxembourg borders Belgium, France, and Germany, and many airport arrivals are heading to nearby cities in those countries. Approximate private transfer costs: Trier, Germany is 70-100 EUR (45-60 minutes). Metz, France is 80-110 EUR (60-75 minutes). Arlon, Belgium is 50-70 EUR (30-40 minutes). Brussels is 200-280 EUR (2.5-3 hours). Saarbrucken, Germany is 100-140 EUR (90 minutes).
For these journeys, a pre-booked transfer is almost always the better option compared to a taxi, as you get a fixed price for a longer route.
Other domestic destinations
Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries, so nothing is far. Esch-sur-Alzette, the second-largest city, is about 50-70 EUR by transfer. Echternach is 50-70 EUR. Vianden is 60-80 EUR. You can also reach any domestic destination by free public transport, though some routes require changes and take considerably longer.
The honest assessment
If you are heading to Luxembourg City centre with a backpack or small suitcase, take the free bus. It is clean, frequent, and perfectly comfortable. If you have heavy luggage, children, or are heading to a specific address, a taxi or private transfer for 30-50 EUR is reasonable for the convenience. For cross-border destinations, a pre-booked transfer gives you the best combination of price certainty and door-to-door service.