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), this includes 1 large suitcase. 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.

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.

Golfing and winter sports equipment, above 63 x 41 x 27cm (max. 2ft tall) cannot be stored safely onboard, thus travel will be refused.

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). 

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.

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?

Extra baggage
If you wish to travel with additional or oversized luggage, you will need to contact Eurostar directly.
As this service is limited, we invite you to take the necessary steps as quickly as possible.

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.

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 €6 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.

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?

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.

Only exception for Frecce Train:

Each passenger can carry up to 2 pieces of luggage; the total luggage dimensions (length + width + depth) must not exceed:

• 161 cm, each of which shall not exceed 80 cm, in 2nd class/Standard/Premium;
• 183 cm, of which each not exceeding 120 cm, in 1st class/Business/Executive;

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