How much luggage can I take on the train?

You can take up to 3 pieces of luggage free of charge on trains within the UK (excluding Lumo trains), providing you're able to carry it all yourself*. Your largest bag should not exceed 30 x 70 x 90cm in size. Luggage should be stored safely in the overhead luggage racks, under the seats and in the luggage compartments throughout the train.

*If you have a disability or reduced mobility, you can book Passenger Assist for help getting on and off 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..,

Travelling with Lumo - Lumo only allow customers to bring a maximum of ONE medium sized suitcase (height 63cm x width 41cm x depth 27cm) and ONE small bag, i.e rucksack/ holdall that's small enough to fit on your lap or under the seat in front of you. Any luggage carried that exceeds these limits is carried at their discretion and may be refused or an additional charge may be imposed.

Golf clubs, sports equipment, musical instruments, and sports items that exceed the specified luggage dimensions of 63 x 41 x 27cm (max. 2ft tall) are not allowed onboard Lumo services.

Please note that luggage that exceeds the limits above are carried onboard at Lumo’s discretion and may be refused or you may be charged an additional fee.

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?

For your trip on AVLO, the following luggage allowance is already included in the price of your ticket:

• 1 hand luggage (bag, backpack, etc.) of maximum dimensions: 27x36x25 cm, without weight limit
• 1 cabin suitcase of maximum dimensions: 55x35x25 cm, without weight limit

When booking the ticket, you will have the option of adding 1 additional piece of larger luggage for €10. The maximum size must be under 85x60x35 cm (or that does not exceed 180 cm in total). 

Once your booking is completed, it is not possible to add an extra piece of luggage through our website. You can only add additional luggage directly at the Renfe counter or at the boarding gate, with an additional fee ranging from €15 to €30.

You can travel with:

• 1 handbag
• 1 suitcase with a maximum size of 70x50x30 cm

There are no official 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.

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Inicial fare:

• 1 handbag with a maximum size of 36x27x15cm
• 1 cabin suitcase with a maximum size of 55x35x25 cm

Singular and Infinita:

• 1 handbag with a maximum size of 36x27x15cm
• 1 cabin suitcase with a maximum size of 55x35x25 cm
• 1 suitcase with a maximum size of 80x55x35 cm

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 carry luggage for free on board OBB trains, provided it is stored in the designated areas and does not exceed 90 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm.

OUIGO ESSENTIAL or OUIGO STANDARD:

• 1 piece of hand luggage not exceeding 40 × 30 × 15 cm (height × width × depth)
• 1 cabin bag not exceeding 55 × 35 × 25 cm (height × width × depth)

OUIGO PLUS:

• 1 cabin bag with dimensions not exceeding 55 × 35 × 25 cm (height × width × depth)
• 1 small bag with dimensions not exceeding 40 × 30 × 15 cm (height × width × depth)
• 1 additional or XL piece of luggage

If you are travelling with a child, you may bring a stroller free of charge. It must be folded before boarding and stored in the luggage compartment.

For information on taking a bike on board, please see, How do I reserve a space for my bike?

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 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.

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 carry either:

• 1 hand luggage (maximum of 40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm) + 2 suitcases (maximum of 90 cm x 70 cm x 50 cm)
• 1 hand luggage + 1 suitcase + 1 specific item

Your specific item (musical instrument, bike in cover, folded bike, scooter) can measure a maximum of 130 cm x 90 cm. Bikes, musical instruments, snowboards, and skis must be under a labeled cover.

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?

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?