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Travelling around Luxembourg can be problematic: the train network
is not extensive, and bus timetables demand careful study
Trains and buses
Trains are run by Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL; www.cfl.lu ).
There's one main north-south route down the middle of the country to
Luxembourg City, but apart from that only a few lines branch out from
the capital, and the system is mainly supplemented by buses. Fares are
comparable with those in Belgium, and there are a number of passes
available, giving unlimited train and bus travel for periods lasting
from one day to one month: the price for a one-day pass is ¬4.50, ¬17.90
for a pack of five.
Driving
Luxembourg is well covered by networks of main roads and (toll-free)
motorways , and congestion is normally tolerable outside the major
cities. The speed limit in built-up areas is 50kph, on main roads 90kph
and on motorways 120kph. Seat belts are compulsory and penalties for
drunken driving stiff. Spot fines are common for some offences, and it's
obligatory always to carry cash on you for payment of fines - although
fines can range between ¬12 and ¬75. The leading national motoring
organization is the Automobile Club of Luxembourg (ACL), route de Longwy
54, L-8007 Bertrange (tel 45 00 45, www.acl.lu/ ), which can be called
upon in case of breakdown - and most major roads are dotted with phones
- but only if your insurance grants you affiliated membership; check
this out before departure. Car rental is quite pricey, about ¬250 a week
with unlimited mileage, though there are cheaper weekend rates.
Cycling
You can rent bikes throughout the country for around ¬10 a day, and you
can take your bike on trains for ¬1.50 per journey. The Luxembourg
Tourist Office has leaflets showing cycle routes and also sells guides
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