Live in Thionville, work in Luxembourg
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According to IGSS data (as of 2026.03.31) analysed by ChatHome, 10,110 employed residents of Thionville work in Luxembourg — the 1st largest cross-border community in France, out of 407 communes covered. At morning peak, expect 36 min by car to Luxembourg City, or about €297 of commuting per month.
Key figures
Cross-border workers living in Thionville
10,110
1st largest in France, out of 407 communes
Straight-line distance to Luxembourg
20 km
What the commute costs per month
€297
Peak commute times
| Destination | Car | Train / bus |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg City | 36 min | 48 min |
| Kirchberg | 36 min | 51 min |
| Belval / Esch | 34 min | 57 min |
What the commute costs per month
By car: about €297, at 20 working days and €0.20 per kilometre.
By train: about €297 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 Thionville to Luxembourg?
At morning peak: 36 min to Luxembourg City, 36 min to Kirchberg and 34 min to Belval, from the routing matrix of July 1, 2026.
How much does the Thionville–Luxembourg commute cost per month?
By car, about €297 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 Thionville?
10,110 employed residents of Thionville work in Luxembourg (IGSS, 2026.03.31) — the 1st largest cross-border community in France, out of 407 communes covered.