Suitcases, backpacks and travel bags travel free of charge on ÖBB trains. Unlike on a plane, there is no weight limit. The only requirement is that you can carry your luggage yourself and stow it in the storage areas.
What are the size limits for luggage on the train?
Each item of luggage may measure no more than 90 × 60 × 40 cm. This means that most suitcases, travel bags and backpacks fit easily in the storage areas above or below your seat or in the luggage racks.
For example, you can bring the following free of charge:
- Briefcase
- Travel bags
- Backpacks
- Hand luggage
- Smaller personal items
Larger than the permitted size?
You can still bring these items of luggage.
You can bring some items of luggage free of charge even if they exceed the standard size:
- Skis and snowboards
- Ski and walking poles
- Wind instruments, bowed and plucked string instruments
- Wheelchairs
- Pushchairs
- Folding bicycles, scooters and electric scooters, when folded
Wheelchairs and pushchairs should be placed in the designated areas. On Railjet trains, for example, the family zone is available for this purpose.
If your bicycle cannot be folded, you need a separate bicycle ticket and, on long-distance services, a reservation as well. Find out more about taking bicycles on the train.
How to stow your luggage safely
Depending on the type of train, various storage areas will be available during your journey:
- Luggage racks near the doors
- Luggage shelves above the seats
- Space between rows of seats facing each other
- Space under your seat for smaller items of luggage
- Additional storage areas on refurbished Railjet trains and on the new-generation Railjet
To ensure that everyone can travel safely and comfortably, please keep doors, entrance areas, aisles and seats clear. These areas are escape routes in an emergency. You alone are responsible for your own luggage. You should therefore keep an eye on it whenever possible.
Travelling with lots of luggage?
Enjoy a more relaxed journey with the right seat.
When making a seat reservation, you can select your seat in the train seat map. If you have lots of luggage, these seats are particularly convenient:
- Seats near the entrance, where the luggage racks are located
- Seats in the family zone, where there is more space for pushchairs
- Seats next to the bicycle zone on Railjets: there are eight designated seats right next to the bicycles
Too much to carry?
Send your luggage ahead
Several large suitcases, ski equipment, golf bags or bicycles can make your journey difficult. With the ÖBB luggage service, your luggage is collected from your home and delivered directly to your holiday address. This lets you travel light while your suitcases are already waiting at your destination.
