Bikes on trains
Pick your train and how you'll carry your bike. We'll tell you if it's allowed, whether you need a bike ticket or reservation, and how to pack it.
Check a service
Try an example
Your result
Other ways to bring your bike:
Bike spaces sell out on busy trains, so book yours when you buy your ticket.
See all rules and sources
All 11 trains at a glance
| Service | Route | Full-size bike? | What to know | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurostar | Continental routes (Belgium, France, Netherlands and Germany) | No | Take both wheels off and cover it, no bigger than 135 × 85 × 30 cm. Carry it yourself. | Eurostar bike rules |
| Eurostar | London to Brussels | Yes, book a space | Standard road bikes only, no bigger than 180 × 105 × 60 cm. No tandems, recumbents or cargo bikes. | Eurostar bike rules |
| Eurostar | London to Paris | No | Box or bag your bike for this route. | Eurostar bike rules |
| Italo high-speed | Italo trains | No | Italo only takes fully folded bikes. | Italo bike rules |
| TGV INOUI | France services | Yes, book a space | Only some trains have bike spaces, and they're limited. | SNCF bike rules |
| DB ICE | Selected bike-capable ICE trains | Yes, book a space | Only selected ICE trains take bikes. Spaces sell out at peak times. | DB bike rules |
| DB ICE | International connection with a grey bike symbol | Ask first | A grey bike icon doesn't mean you can book a space. | DB bike rules |
| ÖBB Railjet / Railjet Xpress | Railjet and Railjet Xpress | Yes, book a space | Spaces depend on your connection. | ÖBB bike rules |
| Trenitalia Frecce | Frecce services | No | Frecce only takes a folded or boxed bike. | Trenitalia bike rules |
| Renfe AVE | AVE high-speed | No | AVE only takes a folded or dismantled bike. | Renfe bike rules |
| LNER Intercity | LNER Intercity | Yes, book a space | Free reservation. Space depends on the train. | LNER bike rules |
| GWR Intercity Express Train | Intercity Express Train | Yes, on some trains | Reservation needed for peak trains into or out of Paddington. | GWR bike rules |
| OUIGO TGV high speed | OUIGO TGV high speed | No | Fold it or box it, or take OUIGO Train Classique. | OUIGO bike rules |
| OUIGO Train Classique | OUIGO Train Classique | Yes, on some trains | €10 bike option on selected services. | OUIGO bike rules |