You can take up to 3 pieces of luggage free of charge on trains within the UK. This includes 2 large items (suitcase, rucksack etc.) and one smaller item of hand luggage (handbag, briefcase etc.) Luggage should be stored in the overhead luggage racks, under the seats and in the luggage compartments throughout the train.
On some longer distance trains, it may be possible to store luggage in a separate area of the train. Speak to the staff on the platform or on the train before boarding and they will assist you with this. Please be aware this will mean you will be separated from your luggage, so make sure it’s locked.
Prams/ pushchairs may be carried on trains, but the must be capable of folding if required.
Sporting equipment can only be taken on board at the discretion of the TOC you are traveling with.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
You can take luggage including, laptops, rucksacks, trolley bags or suitcases on Deutsche Bahn trains free of charge. There is no official size or weight restrictions, however luggage must not be so big or heavy that it cannot be handled by a single person.
Luggage should be stored in overhead luggage racks, under the seats or in one of the luggage compartments located near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
You may also take prams/ pushchairs and sports equipment (e.g. skis and surfboards) on board.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
Luggage allowances for Eurostar trains are determined by ticket type -
- 2 pieces of luggage
- 1 small piece of hand luggage
- 1 pieces of luggage
- 1 small piece of hand luggage
- 3 pieces of luggage
- 1 small piece of hand luggage
- Golf Bags up to the size of 20 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm can be taken as part of you luggage allowance.
- Skis and Snowboards can be taken on direct trains to Bourg-St-Maurice, Lyon, Avignon and Marseille in addition to your luggage allowance. They must be in a protective case and can be stored in the additional allocated space. For all other trains, skis will form part of your normal luggage allowance.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
Luggage on Italo trains can be stored in the luggage rack and glove compartments located throughout the train. In Smart ambience coaches, luggage must be no greater than 75 cm x 53 cm x 30 cm.
Comfort and Prima ambience coaches also feature some storage lockers, no luggage size restrictions apply when travelling in Comfort, Prima or Club Executive.
Prams/ pushchairs travel for free, they will need to be folded.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
You can take luggage on board NS trains as long as it does not exceed 85 cm in height width or depth.
Prams and sporting equipment are allowed, as long as they do not exceed the restrictions. Prams will need to be folded.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
There are no luggage restrictions for ÖBB trains as long as your luggage doesn't hinder the movement of other passengers and it fits into the designated racks or under your seat.
You can take the following luggage on Ouigo trains –
- 1 piece of luggage with dimension not exceeding 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm that'll fit under your seat
- 1 small handbag with dimension not exceeding 36 cm x 27 cm x 15 cm
You bring a prams/ pushchair for free if you are travelling with a young child. It must to be folded before boarding and stored in the luggage racks.
Any additional luggage not booked before travel will be charged a fee of €20 per item on board. You can take a maximum of 2 extra pieces of luggage.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
You can take up to 3 pieces of luggage on Renfe trains as long as the meet the following criteria –
- No single piece of luggage exceeds 85 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm
- The total length of all the luggage does not exceed 290cm.
- The total weight must not exceed 25kg.
The following sporting equipment may be included as part of your luggage allowance –
- Skis
- Golf bags
- Surfboards not exceeding 120 cm x 90 cm.
A visible label with the passenger’s name should be attached to all luggage.
Prams/ pushchairs travel for free, they will need to be folded.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
You can take up to 3 pieces of luggage on Renfe-SNCF trains as long as the meet the following criteria –
- No single piece of luggage exceeds 85 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm
- The total length of all the luggage does not exceed 290 cm.
- The total weight must not exceed 25kg.
All luggage must be labeled with the passengers details.
The following sporting equipment may be included as part of your luggage allowance –
- Skis
- Golf bags
- Surfboards not exceeding 120 cm x 90 cm.
A visible label with the passenger’s name should be attached to all luggage.
Prams/ pushchairs travel for free, they will need to be folded.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
There are no luggage restrictions for SBB trains as long as your luggage doesn't hinder the movement of other passengers and it fits into the designated racks or under your seat.
You can take up to 3 pieces of luggage on board SNCB trains. The total weight must not exceed 30 kg and they should be stored in the overhead racks, below your seat or in the space between seats.
Sports equipment and prams may be taken on board as long as they do not hinder other passengers.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
Luggage can be taken on SNCF trains as long as it can be stored in the overhead racks, between the seats or in one of the areas located at the doors.
All luggage must be labeled with the passengers details.
Sports equipment and prams may be taken on board as long as they do not hinder other passengers.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
Luggage can be taken on TGV Lyria trains as long as it can be stored in the overhead racks, between the seats or in one of the areas located at the doors.
All luggage must be labelled with the passengers details.
Sports equipment and prams may be taken on board as long as they do not hinder other passengers.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
You can take up to 2 pieces of luggage with dimension not exceeding 77 cm x 53 cm x 90 cm, plus 1 small piece of hand luggage on Thalys trains. There is no weight limit, but you must be able to carry it yourself.
Prams/ pushchairs travel for free, in addition to your luggage allowance, they will need to be folded before boarding and stored in the luggage racks.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
You can take 2 pieces of luggage with dimensions not exceeding 160 cm in height, length or width and one small piece of hand luggage on board Thello trains.
You can take an additional piece of luggage, subject to availability for a fee of €40, payable on board.
All luggage must be labelled with the passengers’ details.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?
Trenitalia has no official luggage allowance on their trains. As general rule you should be able to handle any luggage by yourself and you must be able to store it safely in the luggage areas throughout the train.
For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?