I traveled around Luxembourg, the first country in the world to make public transport free, by train, tram, and bus. Here's what it was like.

Mikhaila FrielMar 19, 2023, 13:27 IST

Mikhaila Friel photographed in Luxembourg, left, and the tram in Luxembourg, right.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I visited Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the world, where public transport is free.
I explored the city and countryside using the tram, train, and bus services.

Last week, I visited Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the world, where public transport is completely free.

A view of Luxembourg City in Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Luxembourg shares borders with Belgium, France, and Germany, and is best known for its beautiful countryside and historic castles.

A map of Europe showing Luxembourg.Google Maps

I spent $0 on transport while traveling around Luxembourg City and the countryside.

Mikhaila is photographed before taking a tram in Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

My journey began at Luxembourg Airport on Sunday, March 5, where there was a free shuttle bus waiting to take people to the city.

An exterior shot of the free airport shuttle bus to Luxembourg City.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The bus was extremely busy, and I ended up having to stand.

The interior of the airport shuttle bus.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I could hardly move because of how busy it was in the aisle.

The bus was incredibly busy.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The bus dropped me off around the corner from Hotel Le Royal, a five-star hotel where I had booked a room for the night.

Mikhaila Friel stayed overnight at Le Royal, a five-star hotel in Luxembourg City.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I was surprised by the vast amount of cars parked on the street close to the hotel.

The street close to the hotel was lined with cars.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The next day, I decided to take the tram to some of the city's landmarks that I had researched online.

The tram in Luxembourg City.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I was surprised by how much space there was inside the tram.

The interior of the tram.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

There were no luggage shelves or storage space for bags.

There were plenty of seats on the tram.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Like many others, I decided to stand and found it to be a comfortable experience.

Mikhaila standing on the tram in Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

There were digital screens in each carriage displaying the various stops.

The information screen in the tram carriage.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I got off the tram at a stop that was directly across the street from the European Parliament building.

The European Parliament building in Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I was thankful that I didn't need a ticket for the tram, as it meant I could hop on and hop off whenever I liked.

The tram outside European Parliament.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

This time around, I decided to take a seat in the middle of the carriage.

My seat on the tram.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

It took around three minutes on the tram to Kirchberg, and then I walked for eight minutes to Park Drai Eechelen.

Mikhaila Friel photographed in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

While the tram was useful, I found that most places in Luxembourg City were walkable thanks to its small size as well as an elevator that connects the upper and lower levels of the city.

A view of the city from the elevator.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

While the tram was useful, I found that most places in Luxembourg City were walkable thanks to its small size as well as an elevator that connects the upper and lower levels of the city.

Later that evening, I embarked on a journey from the city to Clervaux in the countryside via train.

The train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Ettelbruck.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The interior of the train had plenty of seats and luggage shelves.

The interior of the train to Ettelbruck.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I chose a seat by the window.

Mikhaila's seat on the train.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I got to enjoy views of the Luxembourg countryside during the first train journey, which took approximately 20 minutes.

The views of the countryside on the train to Ettelbruck.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

My connecting train from Ettelbruck to Clervaux was canceled, but there was a replacement bus waiting outside the train station.

The bus from Ettelbruck to Clervaux.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I chose a window seat directly behind the driver.

Mikhaila's seat on the bus to Clervaux.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The journey took 49 minutes and was very relaxing thanks to the comfortable seat.

Mikhaila on the bus to Clervaux.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The hotel, Chateau d'Urspelt, was a seven-minute drive or a 37-minute walk from Clervaux train station.

Chateau d'Urspelt.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Luxembourg's free public transport system was a great incentive for my visit, and I wish more countries around the world followed this example.

Mikhaila photographed sitting on the tram.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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I traveled around Luxembourg, the first country in the world to make public transport free, by train, tram, and bus. Here's what it was like.

Last week, I visited Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the world, where public transport is completely free.

Luxembourg shares borders with Belgium, France, and Germany, and is best known for its beautiful countryside and historic castles.

I spent $0 on transport while traveling around Luxembourg City and the countryside.

My journey began at Luxembourg Airport on Sunday, March 5, where there was a free shuttle bus waiting to take people to the city.

The bus was extremely busy, and I ended up having to stand.

I could hardly move because of how busy it was in the aisle.

The bus dropped me off around the corner from Hotel Le Royal, a five-star hotel where I had booked a room for the night.

I was surprised by the vast amount of cars parked on the street close to the hotel.

The next day, I decided to take the tram to some of the city's landmarks that I had researched online.

I was surprised by how much space there was inside the tram.

There were no luggage shelves or storage space for bags.

Like many others, I decided to stand and found it to be a comfortable experience.

There were digital screens in each carriage displaying the various stops.

I got off the tram at a stop that was directly across the street from the European Parliament building.

I was thankful that I didn't need a ticket for the tram, as it meant I could hop on and hop off whenever I liked.

This time around, I decided to take a seat in the middle of the carriage.

It took around three minutes on the tram to Kirchberg, and then I walked for eight minutes to Park Drai Eechelen.

While the tram was useful, I found that most places in Luxembourg City were walkable thanks to its small size as well as an elevator that connects the upper and lower levels of the city.

Later that evening, I embarked on a journey from the city to Clervaux in the countryside via train.

The interior of the train had plenty of seats and luggage shelves.

I chose a seat by the window.

I got to enjoy views of the Luxembourg countryside during the first train journey, which took approximately 20 minutes.

My connecting train from Ettelbruck to Clervaux was canceled, but there was a replacement bus waiting outside the train station.

I chose a window seat directly behind the driver.

The journey took 49 minutes and was very relaxing thanks to the comfortable seat.

The hotel, Chateau d'Urspelt, was a seven-minute drive or a 37-minute walk from Clervaux train station.

Luxembourg's free public transport system was a great incentive for my visit, and I wish more countries around the world followed this example.