Luggage on the train

• Only bring luggage that you can easily carry and store.
• Luggage must not cause any inconvenience to other passengers.
• The trains do not have maximum size restrictions, but your luggage must always be able to fit in one of the following places:
  - in the luggage racks above the seats
  - under the seat
  - in the larger luggage racks or spaces between the compartments
  - large suitcases can be placed on the balcony, as long as you do not block any doors or walkways
• Keep an eye on your belongings during the journey; this is your own responsibility.
• Different conditions apply to wheelchairs, folding bicycles and (electric) bicycles:

Transporting bicycles
Passengers with impaired mobility

• Regular luggage such as suitcases, bags and backpacks
• Foldable prams or buggies
• Musical instruments
• Oxygen cylinders (with doctor's certificate)

You may not carry goods that are prohibited by customs or other government authorities. These include:

• Narcotics
• Firearms, including replicas and toy weapons
• Stabbing or combat weapons (including ceremonial or sporting weapons)
• Explosives or fireworks
• Gas cylinders

It is not possible to bring extra luggage for a fee. Luggage that does not meet these conditions may be refused.

Each passenger is allowed to bring:

• 2 pieces of regular luggage (such as a suitcase, rucksack, travel bag or trolley) + 1 piece of hand luggage, or
• 1 piece of bulky luggage + 1 piece of regular luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage

Maximum dimensions for luggage: 85 × 85 × 85 cm.

Place your luggage in the designated storage areas:

• Luggage racks above the seats (max. 70 × 50 × 30 cm)
• Luggage racks at the front/rear of some carriages
• Under your seat (max. 70 × 50 × 30 cm)
• Luggage must not block aisles or obstruct other passengers.

You must be able to carry, store and unload your own luggage. You are responsible for your own belongings throughout the journey.

Regular luggage

• Suitcases, bags, backpacks and trolleys that do not exceed the maximum dimensions.

Bulky luggage:

This includes items that do not fall under regular luggage, such as:

• Musical instruments in cases
• Folding bicycles

The maximum dimensions are 85 x 85 x 85 cm, except for:

• Prams (folded)
• Skis in protective covers

Separate conditions apply to (electric) bicycles

Small electronic means of transport:

For example, electric scooters, hoverboards, one-wheelers and electric skateboards. These are permitted under the following conditions:

• They must not pose a risk to passengers or the train.
• Always carry them folded (in the case of scooters/kickboards).
• They must always be carried in a bag or secured with a strap in the luggage rack or under your seat.
• Do not use them on the train or at the station.
• A maximum of 1 item per passenger is permitted (i.e. not an e-scooter and a folding bicycle).
• They must have a built-in battery.
• Do not charge batteries on the train.
• Batteries that are not built in are considered dangerous goods and are not permitted.
• Rechargeable batteries are only permitted if they are <100 Wh/0.1 kWh (e.g. for phones, laptops and power banks).

Customs and ICE regulations:

• Weapons such as crossbows and spears
• Oxygen cylinders without a doctor's certificate (doctor's certificate mandatory)
• Ammunition and fireworks
• Batteries with a capacity greater than 100 Wh that are not built into the device

• Although there is no weight restriction, you must be able to carry your own luggage.
• Your luggage must remain under your supervision at all times and be available for inspection.
• Place your luggage in the overhead racks or under your seat in the same carriage.
• Please label all luggage with your name, seat number, carriage number and final destination.
• Customs regulations apply, and prohibited items may not be carried.
• You are responsible for your own property.

Regular luggage

Per passenger:

• 2 pieces of regular luggage (max. 85 cm)
• 1 piece of hand luggage (handbag size)

Business Premier:

• 1 extra piece of regular luggage

Children:

• 11 years if younger: 1 suitcase (max. 85 cm) + 1 piece of hand luggage
• 3 years or younger (free travel): no own luggage
• Per child free of charge: 1 folded buggy/pushchair + 1 child seat (such as Maxi-Cosi)

Musical instruments

• Instruments < 85 cm: permitted as regular baggage
• Guitars: permitted in a case
• Instruments 85–136 cm: transport via courier service or with a purchased companion ticket (seat next to you)
• Instruments > 136 cm: always via courier service

Sport and camping equipment

Permitted:

• Tents and camping equipment in bags/suitcases < 85 cm
• Sports sticks, billiard cues, darts, in protective covers
• Golf bags up to 120 × 35 × 35 cm

Luggage offices for extra luggage

Additional items can be sent (for a fee) via baggage services at:

• Brussel Zuid/Midi – 07.00–22.00, tel. +32 22 24 88 62
• London St. Pancras (Euro Despatch Centre) – 07.00–22.00, tel. +44 8705 850 850
• Paris Nord (Sernam) – 07.00–22.00, tel. +33 1 48 74 14 80

Collection within 24 hours.

Costs:

• Luggage up to and including 30 kg: €20
• Large luggage (bicycles, large instruments): €30

Customs and Eurostar regulations:

• Weapons, replicas, sporting weapons
• Ammunition or fireworks
• Flammable or explosive substances (such as lighter gas)
• Knives with blades > 75 mm
• Oxygen cylinders without medical necessity
• E-scooters and hoverboards (fire safety)

Alcohol regulations

Per person you may bring:

• For use on the train: max. 4 cans/bottles of beer or 1 bottle of wine

Sealed packaging:

• max. 4 litres of spirits (≥22%)
• or 9 litres of sparkling or fortified wine (≤22%)
• plus 42 litres of beer or 18 litres of still wine

• Eurostar reserves the right to confiscate alcohol at check-in or on board.
• Passengers who are under the influence may be refused entry or told to leave the train.

• During major sporting events, it is not permitted to bring alcohol on board, and alcohol will not be sold on board either.

• Each passenger is allowed to bring 2 pieces of luggage (maximum size 75 x 53 x 30 cm) and 1 piece of hand luggage.
• There is no weight restriction, but you must be able to carry your own luggage.
• Luggage must not block doors or aisles, and must not be secured with ropes, padlocks, or similar devices.
• Please label your luggage with your name, seat number, carriage number and destination. Folded prams can be taken on board free of charge and stored in the carriage where you are sitting.

Are you travelling with more luggage than is permitted? The train manager may charge a €30 surcharge per additional item. If there is no space available, additional luggage may be refused.

Luggage may be checked at random at Liège-Guillemins, Antwerp Central and Brussels-South/Midi stations..

Regular luggage

• 2 pieces of luggage max. 75 × 53 × 30 cm
• 1 piece of hand luggage

Prams

• 1 folded pushchair free of charge
• Stored in your own carriage

Special items (count as 1 piece of regular luggage)

In addition, you may bring 1 piece of regular luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage.

• Musical instruments and sports equipment in packaging up to 2 metres
• Surfboards up to 2 metres
• A pair of skis or a snowboard
• Golf bag up to 120 × 35 × 35 cm

Alcohol (house rulesEurostar)

Permitted per person:

• For use on the train: max. 4 cans/bottles of beer or 1 bottle of wine

Sealed package:

• max. 4 litres of spirits (≥22%)
• or 9 litres of sparkling/fortified wine (≤22%)
• plus 42 litres of beer or 18 litres of wine

• Eurostar may refuse entry to passengers who are under the influence of alcohol.
• Alcohol may be confiscated during checks or during the journey.
• You are not permitted to bring alcohol with you to sporting events, and nothing will be sold on board.

Customs and Eurostar regulations

• Weapons and sporting weapons (such as crossbows or spears)
• Replicas or toy weapons that could be mistaken for real weapons
• Knives with blades longer than 75 mm
• Ammunition and fireworks
• Flammable or explosive substances (such as lighter gas, methylated spirits)
• Oxygen cylinders without medical necessity
• E-scooters and hoverboards (fire safety)

• Each passenger is allowed to bring 2 pieces of regular luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage, or 1 piece of bulky luggage and 1 piece of regular luggage.
• There are no fixed dimensions, but regular luggage must not exceed 32 kg in weight or 85 cm in length.
• If you are travelling with a low-cost TGV ticket purchased via the OuiGo website (not bookable via NS International), stricter luggage rules apply.
• Luggage and identity checks are carried out at some stations.

Regular luggage

• Travel bags
• Backpacks
• Suitcases

Oversized baggage (permitted as 1 piece)

• Folded pushchairs
• Folding bicycles (folded)
• Bicycles without front and rear wheels, packed and max. 1.20 × 0.90 m
• Skis
• Surfboards (packed, max. 1.20 × 0.90 m)
• Golf bags
• Musical instruments in hard cases
• Folded (electric) wheelchairs

Customs and TGV regulations

• Weapons, replicas and toy weapons
• Ammunition and fireworks
• Dangerous sports equipment (such as javelins, crossbows, fencing sabres, starting pistols)
• Dangerous tools (such as pruning shears, large knives)
• Products intended for trade
• Items that cause nuisance, for example due to strong odours
• Tandems and other bulky items that do not comply with packaging regulations

Conditions

There is limited luggage space on regional French trains, and there are no fixed rules regarding weight or dimensions. Large luggage racks, like those found on TGVs, are not available; instead, you will mainly find small racks above or below the seats. Large or bulky luggage may be refused if there is insufficient space.

What may I bring

In general, you are allowed to bring 2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage, or 1 piece of non-standard luggage (such as a folded pushchair, musical instrument or packaged bicycle), plus 1 regular suitcase and 1 piece of hand luggage. Unpacked bicycles are permitted on many Intercités and TER trains, but a reservation may be required. This does not apply to TGVs.

What may I not bring

Prohibited items include replica weapons, ammunition and fireworks, as defined by customs regulations. Very large items may also be refused if they cannot be stored safely.

There is limited luggage space on the night train.

• Each passenger is allowed to bring the following: 1 suitcase or travel bag and 1 piece of hand luggage.
• There are no fixed size restrictions, but your luggage must fit in the available racks.
• The luggage racks in the new Nightjet trains to Vienna and Innsbruck are equipped with cables to secure your luggage.
• These can be opened and closed using a code or an NFC card.
• There are no additional costs for carrying luggage.
• Customs regulations apply and prohibited items may not be carried.

Regular luggage

• 1 suitcase or travel bag
• 1 piece of hand luggage

Bulky luggage

There is no designated area for large or unusual luggage. This must fit in the regular racks. It is permitted provided it is properly packed.

• Prams
• Skis or snowboards (in a box or with a cover)
• Musical instruments

Medical devices

• Oxygen tank permitted with doctor's certificate

Customs and Nightjet regulltions

• Replica or toy weapons that could be mistaken for real weapons
• Ammunition
• Fireworks
• Flammable or explosive substances (such as lighter gas, methylated spirits; except for minimal quantities)

Space for luggage is limited on board Italian (international) day trains. Each passenger is permitted to bring one suitcase or travel bag, in addition to their hand luggage. Luggage can be stored in designated areas under the seats or beds, or in other storage spaces within the compartment.