How to Book Train Travel From Germany to Luxembourg

Book train travel from Germany to Luxembourg for an enjoyable way to visit the first European city to be named the "Capital of Culture" twice. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Germany to Luxembourg.

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

Book Your Train Travel From Germany to Luxembourg

1. Book moderately priced Rail Passes via the Eurail Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.

2. Purchase tickets over the phone by calling (877) RAIL PASS.

3. Pick the Germany-Benelux Rail Pass for unlimited train travel during a certain number of days between Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium. This pass is good for two months.

4. Opt for the Eurail Flexi Pass to visit 14 other countries as well as Benelux.

Find German Railways Tickets From Germany to Luxembourg

1. Book tickets via the German Railways Web site for the cheapest prices, especially during shoulder months: March to May and October to November. See the Resources section below for a link.

2. Contact German Railways by calling 011 ([phone] to book tickets and get up-to-date information.

3. Decide on the type of train you want to take. The TVG high-speed train is the only special train running from Germany to Luxembourg.

4. Consider coordinating your train travel with the bus system in Luxembourg. The country's train system in the northern areas only has one main line running from Luxembourg City to Mersch, Ettelbrück, Wilwerwiltz and Clervaux.

Tips & Warnings

• You do not need a visa to Luxembourg if you are a US citizen and if your passport does not expire within six months.

• Travel with a friend to get a 50 percent Companion Discount on your Eurail pass.

• Reservations are recommended for train travel to and within Luxembourg for couchettes (sleeper berths) and sleeper carriages.

• Your train tickets are also valid on buses in Luxembourg. The country's public transportation system prizes itself on always running on time.

• Use your wait time at the train station to get good rates on euros at ATMS located on the platform.

• Luxembourg has a limited variety of popular foreign foods. Stock up on your favorite items in Germany before you travel.

• Book online to get Rail Passes that are not available in Europe.

• Luxembourg and its neighboring countries of Belgium and the Netherlands are known as Benelux. There are many exciting Benelux packages available to visit Belgium's scenic canals, bike ride through The Netherlands and take in the splendor of Luxembourg's historic castles.

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."

• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• Avoid paying penalties on the train by validating your Rail Pass in Germany before you travel.

• Listen to loudspeaker announcements for last-minute schedule changes, especially during peak travel times.