Can I take my bike on this train?
Choose a named train service and how you will carry an ordinary bicycle. The answer shows the ticket, reservation and packing rules we could verify for that service.
This checker covers ordinary bicycles only — e-bikes, tandems and cargo bikes need separate rules.
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Services that take a full-size bike
These listed services allow a standard assembled bicycle, subject to the reservation and route conditions shown. This is a sample of verified services, not a ranking of operators or countries.
Eurostar: London to Brussels
Conditional- Bike reservation
- Required on selected trains, subject to availability.
- Packing and size
- Standard road bikes only; tandems, recumbent bikes, cargo bikes and similar models are excluded; maximum assembled size 180 x 105 x 60 cm; travel on the same train.
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TGV INOUI
Conditional- Bike reservation
- Mandatory bike-space reservation, made when buying the train ticket.
- Capacity and availability
- A bike-space option is available only on some TGV INOUI trains; capacity is limited.
- Other restrictions
- This result applies only to an ordinary bicycle.
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DB ICE: Selected bike-capable ICE trains
Conditional- Bike reservation
- Bicycle space reservation required; must be booked before travel.
- Capacity and availability
- Only selected ICE trains offer bicycle transport; bike spaces can sell out, especially at peak periods.
- Other restrictions
- A standard bicycle must fit safely in the bicycle racks; passageways and escape routes must remain clear.
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ÖBB Railjet / Railjet Xpress
Conditional- Bike reservation
- Mandatory bicycle reservation; €3 online or €3.50 at ticket counter per published rule.
- Capacity and availability
- Spaces and service availability are connection-specific.
- Packing and size
- Bicycle zone is in second class; first-class passengers sit away from the bike.
- Other restrictions
- A valid bike ticket and reservation are both needed; reservation guarantees a fixed space only when booked.
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LNER Intercity
Conditional- Bike reservation
- Free bicycle-space reservation required for a non-folding bike.
- Capacity and availability
- Capacity is limited and train-specific.
- Other restrictions
- Bicycles cannot be carried on replacement coaches or buses.
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GWR Intercity Express Train
Conditional- Bike reservation
- A bike-space reservation is recommended when available, but is not required on daytime Intercity Express services.
- Capacity and availability
- Capacity and reservation availability vary by train.
- Packing and size
- Full-size bikes use a dedicated compartment with vertical hooks.
- Other restrictions
- No unreserved bike carriage on GWR services arriving London Paddington 07:30-09:30 or departing 16:00-19:00; No bicycles on replacement buses.
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OUIGO Train Classique
Conditional- Bike reservation
- Book a bike storage slot using the bike option.
- Capacity and availability
- Available on selected OUIGO Train Classique services.
- Packing and size
- The storage slot is in the designated hanging area.
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Compare the services
These results apply only to the listed services and route variants. Follow each source for the complete rule.
| Service | Route or variant | Assembled bike | Key condition | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurostar | Continental routes (Belgium, France, Netherlands and Germany) | Not permitted | An assembled bike is not accepted. To carry it, remove both wheels and cover all parts with a non-rigid cover no larger than 135 x 85 x 30 cm; carry it yourself and arrive at the platform 30 minutes before departure. | Official rule Source checked |
| Eurostar | London to Brussels | Conditional | Standard road bikes only; tandems, recumbent bikes, cargo bikes and similar models are excluded; maximum assembled size 180 x 105 x 60 cm; travel on the same train. | Official rule Source checked |
| Eurostar | London to Paris | Not permitted | London to Paris requires a dismantled bike in a box or purpose-made bag. | Official rule Source checked |
| Italo high-speed | Italo trains | Not permitted | Oversized/bulky luggage also not allowed | Official rule Source checked |
| TGV INOUI | France services | Conditional | A bike-space option is available only on some TGV INOUI trains; capacity is limited. | Official rule Source checked |
| DB ICE | Selected bike-capable ICE trains | Conditional | Only selected ICE trains offer bicycle transport; bike spaces can sell out, especially at peak periods. | Official rule Source checked |
| DB ICE | International connection with a grey bike symbol | Unknown | Do not treat the grey symbol as permission or proof of a bookable space. | Official rule Source checked |
| ÖBB Railjet / Railjet Xpress | Railjet and Railjet Xpress | Conditional | Spaces and service availability are connection-specific. | Official rule Source checked |
| Trenitalia Frecce | Frecce services | Not permitted | An assembled, unfolded bicycle does not meet the only Frecce configurations listed by Trenitalia. | Official rule Source checked |
| Renfe AVE | AVE high-speed | Not permitted | AVE does not carry non-folded/non-dismantled bicycles. | Official rule Source checked |
| LNER Intercity | LNER Intercity | Conditional | Capacity is limited and train-specific. | Official rule Source checked |
| GWR Intercity Express Train | Intercity Express Train | Conditional | Capacity and reservation availability vary by train. | Official rule Source checked |
| OUIGO TGV high speed | OUIGO TGV high speed | Not permitted | An assembled bicycle is prohibited on OUIGO TGV high-speed trains. | Official rule Source checked |
| OUIGO Train Classique | OUIGO Train Classique | Conditional | Available on selected OUIGO Train Classique services. | Official rule Source checked |
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