Driving in Luxembourg
💡 Local Driving Tips
- →Luxembourg has no motorway tolls — completely free road network. Fill up here as fuel is significantly cheaper than in neighbouring countries.
- →Public transport in Luxembourg City is free — buses and trams are better options than driving in the city centre.
- →Luxembourg City's old town is on a cliff above the Alzette valley — steep roads and limited parking. Use the lift (elevator) from Grund to reach the upper city.
- →The country is small — you can drive from one end to the other in about an hour.
- →When emergency vehicles approach, pull to the right and stop. Form a central corridor on motorways.
🗣️ Key Driving Words in Luxembourgish / French / German
You may not speak the language, but knowing these words on road signs and at toll booths can save you from confusion — or a fine.
🚦 Speed Limits
75 km/h in rain on motorways. 110 km/h at night on some sections. 30 km/h zones in much of Luxembourg City centre.
💳 Toll Roads & Vignettes
No motorway tolls at all — Luxembourg is one of the few countries with a completely free motorway network.
🪧 Road Signs to Know
While most European road signs follow international standards, these are the signs you are most likely to encounter — and the ones that catch tourists off guard.
Must-Know Signs
Country-Specific Signs
📷 Speed Cameras
Camera Types in Luxembourg
- 📷Fixed cameras on national routes and motorway approaches
- 📷Mobile units operated by Grand Ducal Police (Police Grand-Ducale)
- 📷Speed checks near school zones and 30 km/h areas in Luxembourg City
€49 for minor excess up to €2,500 for extreme speeding. Licence suspension possible.
Luxembourg has relatively modest speed enforcement compared to some neighbours, but enforcement has increased in recent years. The A1 and A6 motorways linking to France, Belgium and Germany are regularly monitored.
🅿️ Parking Signs & Zones
Understanding parking zones and road markings can save you a fine or a tow. Here is what each colour and sign means in Luxembourg.
Parking Zones Explained
Pay at the machine or via the Luxembourg Parking app in Luxembourg City. Rates vary by zone. First 30 minutes often free in some zones.
Free parking at designated park-and-ride facilities outside Luxembourg City. Connect with free trams and buses into the centre.
Road Line Colours
🗺️ Scenic Routes
- 🛣️ Moselle Wine Route
- 🛣️ Mullerthal Trail Drive (Little Switzerland)
- 🛣️ Our Valley Route