Luxembourg to Portugal: flights, trains over two days, and coaches
Few routes matter more in Luxembourg than the one to Portugal: the Portuguese are the country’s largest foreign community. Most people fly, but you can also go by train in two or three days, or by long-distance coach. Here are the options.
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By air
Direct flights link Luxembourg with Portugal — Lisbon and Porto above all — flown by Luxair and TAP Air Portugal among others; Luxair added Porto Santo, off Madeira, in 2026. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the airport’s destination list. Getting to Findel is free by tram or bus — Luxembourg Airport to the city centre.
Mir sinn dëst Joer mam Fliger an d’Vakanz geflunn
Literally: This year we flew on holiday.
By train: two or three days through France and Spain
- Via Paris, Barcelona and Madrid: TGV to Paris and a night there; a TGV from Paris-Gare de Lyon to Barcelona (about seven hours); an AVE to Madrid; then on to Lisbon the next day.
- Via Paris, Hendaye and San Sebastián: TGV to Paris, a TGV from Montparnasse to Hendaye on the Spanish border, the little Euskotren to San Sebastián, then onward across northern Spain to Vigo and Porto — slightly slower but often cheaper.
It is a journey for people who enjoy trains — and a good way to see Paris, Barcelona or San Sebastián on the way. Details for each leg: Luxembourg to Paris by train and Luxembourg to Spain.
By coach
Several coach companies run long-distance services between Luxembourg and Portugal — a ride of more than a day, popular for its luggage allowance. Compare prices and journey times with flights before you book.
Luxembourgish for the trip
A few sentences from the official dictionary, each with its native recording — the kind you will use on the platform and on the bus. More in Luxembourgish on the bus and the train.
Ech fueren d’nächst Woch a Portugal
Literally: I’m going to Portugal next week.
Lissabon ass d’Haaptstad vu Portugal
Literally: Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
Ech kommen aus Portugal
Literally: I come from Portugal.
Ass dës Plaz nach fräi?
Literally: Is this seat still free?
Ech hu mer e Billjee kaaft, fir mam Zuch op Léck ze fueren
Literally: I bought a ticket to go to Liège by train.
Meaning: Billjee (ticket) comes from French billet. The verb is kafen — kaaft is its past participle.
Also useful on the road, each with native audio: good morning, good evening, yes and no, nice to meet you — and the words for food, times and dates, the weather and money.
The verbs you need on any journey: fueren (to go by vehicle), huelen (to take), ukommen (to arrive), waarden (to wait), bezuelen (to pay) and reesen (to travel).
Portuguese in Luxembourg
Portuguese is heard everywhere in Luxembourg, and many Portuguese-speaking families learn Luxembourgish for school, work and nationality. We have a guide written in Portuguese — aprender luxemburguês do zero — and 16Word teaches Luxembourgish from Portuguese as well. For citizenship, see the language level you need and the Sproochentest vocabulary path.
Moving to Luxembourg, or crossing its borders every week? The country runs on Luxembourgish, French and German, and a little of each goes a long way. On Edluxio you can book 1-to-1 online lessons with independent teachers — native speakers for languages, and professionals from many fields — and practise the conversations you will actually have. Book a trial lesson; if your first lesson isn’t right for you, you get a full refund.
The sentences you need when you travel
16Word’s Travel track has 100 real situations — the train, the taxi, the hotel, the pharmacy — with 16 sentences each, in Luxembourgish, French, German, Portuguese and many more. The first situation is free.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Luxembourg to Portugal?
Yes — to Lisbon and Porto among others, by Luxair and TAP Air Portugal; Luxair added Porto Santo in 2026. Check the current timetable.
Can I go from Luxembourg to Portugal by train?
Yes, in two or three days: via Paris, Barcelona and Madrid, or via Paris, Hendaye and northern Spain to Porto.
Is there a coach from Luxembourg to Portugal?
Yes — several companies run long-distance coaches; the trip takes more than a day.
How do you say “I come from Portugal” in Luxembourgish?
“Ech kommen aus Portugal.”
Is there a guide to learning Luxembourgish in Portuguese?
Yes — “Aprender luxemburguês do zero” on 16Word, written in Portuguese.
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