How much baggage can you bring on board?

When it comes to baggage on European trains, the general rule of thumb is that there are no super strict regulations, and most of the time, you can bring what you can carry comfortably. Here's what you need to know about baggage allowances:

1. Hand Luggage:

• Passengers are typically allowed to bring hand luggage onto the train. This includes items like small backpacks, handbags, laptop bags, and compact suitcases.
• Hand luggage should be stowed in overhead compartments or under your seat, ensuring a hassle-free and comfortable journey for everyone on board.

2. Checked Luggage:

• Many trains, especially for longer journeys, provide dedicated baggage storage areas or spaces for larger bags. These spaces can accommodate various sizes of luggage, but there are usually no stringent size or weight restrictions.
• You can generally bring larger suitcases or bags and store them securely in the designated luggage storage areas on the train.

3. No Excessive Regulations:

• Unlike air travel, there are typically no super strict regulations governing baggage size or weight for train travel in Europe. Passengers are encouraged to use their discretion and bring what they can comfortably manage during their journey.

4. Special Items:

• If you're traveling with special items such as bicycles, skis, or musical instruments, it's a good idea to inform the train staff in advance. There are often provisions and storage areas for such items.

5. Baggage Space for All:

• Most European trains are equipped with ample baggage space to accommodate the belongings of passengers. This ensures that everyone can enjoy a comfortable and convenient travel experience.

6. Keep Valuables Secure:

• While there's generally no need to worry about strict baggage rules, it's wise to keep valuable items, important documents, and medications with you in your hand luggage for easy access and security.

7. Class of Service:

• Passengers traveling in first class may have access to more spacious seating and additional luggage space compared to second class. If you have substantial luggage, first class can offer added convenience and comfort.

In summary, train travel in Europe is known for its flexibility when it comes to baggage. While there are no super strict regulations, it's advisable to bring what you can comfortably manage during your journey. Most European trains provide sufficient baggage space to accommodate passengers' belongings, ensuring a stress-free travel experience. So, pack what you need, keep valuables secure, and enjoy your train journey across Europe.

Baggage rules for each rail provider in Europe 

• Regular luggage: maximum of 2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage.
• Other luggage: e.g. skis, are allowed subject to availability. Additional charges may apply for this.

• Regular luggage: maximum 2 pieces of luggage measuring 85x55x35 cm and 1 piece of hand luggage.

• Regular luggage: 2 pieces of travel luggage measuring up to 85x85x85 cm such as a suitcase, backpack, travel bag or trolley and 1 piece of hand luggage, or 1 piece of bulky luggage, 1 piece of regular travel luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage.
• Bulky baggage: also maximum 85 x 85 x 85 cm excluding baby carriages and skis.

• Regular luggage: maximum 2 suitcases or bags of 85 cm and one piece of hand luggage. This includes musical instruments smaller than 85 cm. For larger luggage/instruments, see excess baggage.
• Golf bags: maximum 120 x 35 x 35 cm. A golf bag counts as 1 piece of regular luggage.
• Excess baggage: maximum 3 pieces, as far as possible to be reported in advance via eurodespatch@eurostar.com (extra costs from €34 per piece of baggage). 

• Regular luggage: maximum 2 pieces measuring 30 x 70 x 90cm and 1 piece of hand luggage.

• Regular baggage: no additional rules.

• Regular luggage: maximum 1 suitcase or travel bag and 1 piece of hand luggage. There's no separate space for skis, baby carriages or musical instruments: you should keep these with you as compactly as possible.

• Regular luggage: a maximum of 3 pieces of luggage totaling 25 kg. Baggage items must not exceed 85 x 55 x 35 cm.
• Other luggage: for example skis, surfboard or a golf bag. In addition, you may only bring 1 piece of hand luggage not exceeding 55 x 35 x 25 cm.  

• Regular baggage: no additional rules.

• Regular baggage: maximum 2 pieces of travel baggage (travel bag, suitcase or trolley) and 1 piece of hand baggage or 1 piece of excess baggage, 1 piece of regular travel baggage and 1 piece of hand baggage
• Excess baggage: skis, (folded) baby carriages, musical instruments, golf bags and surfboards.

• Regular luggage: a maximum of 2 pieces of luggage in the form of a suitcase, travel bag, cooler or trolley of up to 75 x 53 x 30 cm and 1 piece of small hand luggage or 1 piece of bulky luggage, 1 piece of regular luggage of up to 75 x 53 x 30 cm and 1 piece of small hand luggage.
• Bulky baggage: baggage larger than 75 x 53 x 30 cm, maximum 32 kilos (e.g. skis, musical instruments, baby carriages). 

• Regular luggage: no additional rules.