What are the luggage allowances for European trains ?

SNCF 

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.

OUIGO

Free luggage allowance
Each passenger can bring one carry-on luggage with max. dimensions of 55cm x 35cm x 25cm that'll fit under your seat, plus a small handbag with max. dimensions of 36cm x 27cm x 15cm.
Extra baggage
Luggage with larger than allowed dimensions, or additional luggage, can be added at time of booking for a €5 fee.
The maximum accepted height is 1m30. Only skis remain an exception to this rule and are still accepted.
Taking a bike on the train also requires extra baggage to be purchased.

Eurostar

Luggage allowances for Eurostar trains are determined by ticket type -
If you are travelling with an Adult ticket -
  • 2 pieces of luggage
  • 1 small piece of hand luggage
If you are travelling with a Child ticket -
  • 1 pieces of luggage
  • 1 small piece of hand luggage
There is no luggage allowance for children under 4 who are travelling for free.
If you are travelling with a Business Premier ticket -
  • 3 pieces of luggage
  • 1 small piece of hand luggage
Luggage must be no longer than 85cm at it’s the widest part, there is no weight limit, however you must be able to lift it safely by yourself.
Prams/ pushchairs travel for free and in addition to your luggage allowance, they will need to be folded and stored in the luggage rack above your seat.
The following sporting equipment can be carried on Eurostar trains -
  • 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.

Thalys

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.

SNCB

You can take up to 3 pieces of luggage on board SNCB trains. The total weight must not exceed 30kg 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.

Deutsche Bahn

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.

Trenitalia

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.

Italo

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.

Renfe

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 290 cm.
  • 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.

SBB and ÖBB

There are no luggage restrictions for SBB and 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.

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