Luggage on the train
General rules for luggage on international trains
You can usually take your luggage with you on international trains free of charge. However, it is important that you can carry, store and transport your belongings without inconveniencing other passengers.
You can store your luggage in one of the following places:
- In the luggage racks above the seats
- In the larger racks in the middle of some carriages
- In the spaces between back-to-back seats
Luggage that does not meet these conditions may be refused. Always keep a close eye on your belongings during your journey, as you remain responsible for them. For added security, label your luggage with your details.
Luggage must not block doors or aisles, and must not be secured with ropes, padlocks, or other devices unless there are special fastening points on the train for this purpose.
Travelling with a bicycle or pet?
Separate rules apply to bicycles and pets. View the rules for:
Transporting bicycles on the train
Bringing pets on board the train
Luggage rules per train carrier
The options for taking luggage with you vary depending on the train carrier. You will find an overview of the most important rules for each carrier below.
Luggage Eurocity Direct and EuroCity
Luggage ICE
Luggage Eurostar to London
Besides the luggage permitted to take on board of Eurostar (maximum of 2 medium-sized suitcases of maximum dimension 85cm, and 1 piece of carry-on luggage) it is possible to transport extra luggage with Eurostar.
Luggage offices
- Brussel Zuid, office 'Bagage', this is located between the Eurostar check-in spot and the Travel Centre, between 07:00 - 22:00 hrs, tel.: +32 22 24 88 62.
- London St. Pancras, Euro Dispatch Centre, between 07:00 - 22:00 hrs, tel.: +44 8705 850 850.
- Paris Nord, Sernam, between 07:00 - 22:00 hrs, tel.: +33 1 48 74 14 80.
Collecting Luggage
At the arrival station, luggage can be collected within 24 hours. The cost (to be paid in local currency) are:
- Suitcases, briefcases and other items of less than 30 kilo: € 20
- Large-sized luggage: Bicycles (tandems are not permitted), large musical instruments: € 30
Luggage lost or forgotten?
If you have accidentally left your luggage on a Eurostar train, you can call the following number for information: +32 2 22 48 701.
Luggage Eurostar to Belgium and France
With your Eurostar ticket you may not bring more than:
- 2 items of luggage with dimension: max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm
- 1 item of hand luggage
- There is no weight limit but you do need to be able to carry the luggage yourself
For security reasons it is prohibited to block the aisles and doors of the train with luggage or to secure them (with rope or locks) to the train.
When travelling with a child you may bring a stroller on board for free beside the above-mentioned items. The stroller must be folded before entering the train and be stowed in one of the luggage spaces in the carriage where you are seated.
Luggage TGV
You may bring 2 large items of luggage and a single piece of carry-on luggage. At either side of each carriage, there are luggage racks where you can place your luggage. It is not permitted to take tandems and other bulky items with you.
- Travel bags, backpacks, suitcases
- Folding bicycles (bicycles must be folded and packed)
- Bicycles with detached front and back wheel, and packed in a case no larger than 120x90 cm
- Skis
- Strollers (folded)
- Surfboards (packed, maximum dimensions 120x90 cm)
- (Electric) wheelchairs (folded)
Luggage Nightjet to Austria and Switzerland
Luggage Italian trains
On board of Italian (international) day trains, it is only permitted to bring carry-on luggage. There is a limited space for luggage.
On board of Italian (international) night trains, every passenger is permitted to take one suitcase or travel bag besides a piece of carry-on luggage. The luggage can be placed in the spaces provided under chairs, beds or other storage areas in the compartment.
Lost and found
Did you forget or lose something on your train or at the station? That's unfortunate! Fortunately, NS International is here to help you find your belongings. Find out what to do on the lost property page.
