Cars are how 51% of tourists arrive in Luxembourg
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’essentiel
Cars are the main way tourists arrive in Luxembourg, used by 51% of visitors, ahead of planes (20%) and trains (18%). Choices vary widely by nationality, with Belgians favouring cars and Americans trains, according to Economy Minister Lex Delles.
Foreign tourists arrive in Luxembourg mainly by car, a mode of transport chosen by 51% of them, according to figures presented on Tuesday 20 October by Economy Minister Lex Delles in response to a parliamentary question from LSAP MP Ben Streff. Air travel accounts for 20% of arrivals and train travel for 18%.
Choices vary considerably according to visitors’ origins. Cars are the preferred mode for 83% of Belgians and 77% of Dutch visitors, while 77% of Swedes and 75% of Spaniards travel by air. Americans use the train almost as much, at 36%, as the car, at 32%, and the plane, at 29%.
For travel within the Grand Duchy, buses come first, used by 55%, ahead of trams at 46% and trains at 26%. Public transport is free in Luxembourg. Spaniards use it particularly heavily: 81% take the bus and 84% the tram. Portuguese visitors are the most likely to use trains, at 56%, while Americans make greater use of taxis and hire cars, according to data provided by Lex Delles.
Summary produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools, under AFREEQUE’s editorial responsibility.
