Live in Metz, work in Luxembourg
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According to IGSS data (as of 2026.03.31) analysed by ChatHome, 6,330 employed residents of Metz work in Luxembourg — the 2nd largest cross-border community in France, out of 407 communes covered. At morning peak, expect 63 min by car to Luxembourg City, or about €514 of commuting per month.
Key figures
Cross-border workers living in Metz
6,330
2nd largest in France, out of 407 communes
Straight-line distance to Luxembourg
48 km
What the commute costs per month
€514
Peak commute times
| Destination | Car | Train / bus |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg City | 63 min | 90 min |
| Kirchberg | 63 min | 103 min |
| Belval / Esch | 59 min | 88 min |
What the commute costs per month
By car: about €514, at 20 working days and €0.20 per kilometre.
By train: about €514 a month for the pass on the home side — the Luxembourg leg is free.
Sources
- Cross-border worker count: IGSS, active affiliated residents as of 2026.03.31.
- Commute times: routing matrix computed July 1, 2026, morning peak.
- Belt coverage: frontalier-scope-20260331.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metz to Luxembourg?
At morning peak: 63 min to Luxembourg City, 63 min to Kirchberg and 59 min to Belval, from the routing matrix of July 1, 2026.
How much does the Metz–Luxembourg commute cost per month?
By car, about €514 a month (20 working days, €0.20 per kilometre). Trains are free on Luxembourg territory; only the home-side pass costs anything.
How many cross-border workers live in Metz?
6,330 employed residents of Metz work in Luxembourg (IGSS, 2026.03.31) — the 2nd largest cross-border community in France, out of 407 communes covered.