Luxembourg Welcomes Luxury Night Bus as a Greener Alternative to Air Travel

From mid-November, travellers passing through Luxembourg will have a new way to reach major European cities — in style and comfort. The Emile Weber Group, in partnership with Swiss start-up Twiliner, is set to launch a fleet of high-end night buses designed to rival business-class flights.

Unveiled this week in Canach, the first Twiliner coach offers a new take on long-distance road travel. The 15-metre bus features only 21 seats instead of the usual 80, transforming standard seating into spacious, lie-flat berths equipped with safety harnesses and privacy partitions. Inside, passengers can also enjoy large restrooms, a coffee station, and a wardrobe area — features more often found in premium air cabins than on European highways.

The service aims to offer “hotel-level comfort at a price below air travel”, according to co-founder Luca Bortonali. Safety has been a major design focus: passengers rest in a reclining “safety bag” system that protects them more effectively in case of impact than traditional seat belts.

Starting 16 November 2025, the Zurich–Amsterdam line will operate one daily trip each way, with stops in Basel, Luxembourg, Brussels, and Rotterdam. Fares will range from €155 to €250, and in Luxembourg, departures are scheduled from Bouillon car park at 3 a.m., ideal for early arrivals in Brussels or Amsterdam.

According to Philippe Heinisch, Executive Assistant at Emile Weber, the initiative represents a €2 million investment. “We’re constantly looking for innovative mobility solutions that enhance comfort while staying sustainable,” he said.

Luxembourg’s Minister of Mobility, Yuriko Backes, praised the project as “a real innovation” and highlighted its environmental benefits. The buses will run on biodiesel made from recycled catering oils, switching to conventional fuel only when necessary. Twiliner estimates that its carbon footprint will be comparable to that of biodiesel-powered trains and far lower than air travel.

The company plans to expand to 30 European destinations by 2028, with a goal of increasing its fleet from 3 to over 150 buses by 2030. On-demand charters for corporate travel, private events, and ski trips are also in the works.
With this project, Luxembourg positions itself once again at the crossroads of innovation, sustainability, and premium travel, offering a refined and eco-friendly alternative to flying across Europe.
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