Where do you put your luggage on European trains?

Luggage Storage Onboard, you'll be able to store smaller suitcases on luggage racks above your seats or luggage stacks at the end of carriages and in seating areas. Off the train, almost all of Europe's larger stations will have left luggage lockers or even staffed luggage offices.



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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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Passengers must be able to safely lift carry-on items over their heads onto the luggage shelf. Please note that bags must fit in the sizer at the station. If they do not fit, speak with an agent or visit Amtrak.com to determine if your train offers checked baggage service.

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You will find different options to choose from, that offer more or less flexibility or safety for your belongings. Two main options are available to you : luggage lockers in airports and train station and luggage storage service offered by companies like NannyBag or Stasher.

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Size and Weight Limits There are no strict luggage limits on trains in mainland Europe. Eurostar allows each adult two pieces of luggage each, each measuring up to 85cm, so large suitcases are no problem. You'll also be able to take a piece of hand luggage each, as well as pushchairs and prams at no additional charge.

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Most European train and railway companies do not have a strict luggage policy: passengers can usually take more than one suitcase on the train, if they can lift and transport them. Musical instruments, sports equipment and pets are allowed on most of the trains but usually the dimensions are limited.

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Checked baggage service is available at a number of our stations and on many trains and Thruway Services. Not all trains or locations are equipped to handle checked baggage. Before you travel, make sure to check and see if your train and origin and destination stations accept checked baggage.

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Passengers with an adult ticket can take a maximum of two bags (up to 85cm long) including rucksacks, suitcases or ski equipment and one small item of hand luggage. Child passengers (4-11 year olds) can travel with a maximum of one bag (up to 85cm long) and one piece of hand luggage.

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With your ticket, you can board with your choice of : 2 pieces of hand luggage no larger than 36 x 27 x 15 cm (height, width and depth) 1 piece of hand baggage no larger than 36 x 27 x 15 cm (height, width and depth) and 1 piece of cabin baggage no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm (height, width and depth).

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Most European train companies don't require booking a specific ticket for the luggage so that passengers can take their suitcase on the train free of charge. In some specific cases, it may be required to buy a ticket for the extra luggage.

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Our coaches are equipped with several areas for stowing luggage, including:
  • Luggage racks above your seat.
  • Free space on the floor between certain seats arranged back to back.
  • Special luggage racks at the end of each coach for bigger items.


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A $20 excess baggage fee will be charged for each carry-on and personal item above the quantity and size limits. A maximum of two excess bags are permitted per passenger. Fees will be collected at the station or onboard the train if the station is unstaffed.

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August 2022) A train case is a piece of luggage, used especially for personal grooming articles, usually smaller and boxlike. Nécessaire de voyage (fr) predate train cases but contain similar tools, such as brushes, and consumables, such as cosmetics.

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Within compartment cars, a single carriage is separated into different small compartments with seats facing each other. There's a corridor with doors leading to all the other compartments.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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Our mobile Pass is a paperless ticket that can be added instantly to your phone. With everything on one app from planning your trip to boarding the train, you're free to explore 33 European countries with ease.

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Most reservation tickets are only valid when they are printed on paper and can often not be shown on a mobile device. Please read the conditions of use on the ticket when you receive it. In case your ticket needs to be printed, you need to arrange this before boarding the train.

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