[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fVB-hdqqLb4OO4AH9Gm7WfkLUTfur2V4PArnlD-2zgwM":3,"blog-entry-faq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me":5,"blog-group-hash-tg-67":46},{"text":4},null,{"slug":6,"id":7,"uuid":8,"title":9,"html":10,"comment_id":7,"feature_image":4,"featured":11,"visibility":12,"created_at":13,"updated_at":14,"published_at":15,"custom_excerpt":16,"codeinjection_head":4,"codeinjection_foot":4,"custom_template":4,"canonical_url":4,"authors":17,"tags":26,"primary_author":42,"primary_tag":4,"url":43,"excerpt":16,"reading_time":44,"access":45,"comments":11,"og_image":4,"og_title":4,"og_description":4,"twitter_image":4,"twitter_title":4,"twitter_description":4,"meta_title":9,"meta_description":16,"email_subject":4,"frontmatter":4,"feature_image_alt":4,"feature_image_caption":4},"faq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me","66c353f5a0761a00013217ac","c204e1a6-6d6f-405c-ae58-02cdf137e6fe","FAQ Night Train: How much luggage can I take with me?","\u003Ch3 id=\"only-take-as-much-as-you-can-carry-yourself\">\u003Cstrong>Only take as much as you can carry yourself\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>In contrast to aeroplanes, there are no limits on luggage on almost all night trains apart from this rule, also on the Nightjet. \u003Cstrong>Nevertheless, we recommend travelling light:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Luggage storage space on night trains is limited, especially in couchettes and seating coaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train offer\u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>For the safety of the passengers, please keep the passageways, doors and escape routes free at all times. Luggage must be stored in a way that ensures that other passengers are not inconvenienced or impeded. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although we have never personally experienced it, the train crew may decide that not all luggage can be transported. Pack less accordingly and \u003Cstrong>avoid unpleasant situations from the outset\u003C\u002Fstrong>. When booking, also check whether there are any additional restrictions for taking luggage on your night train.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2024\u002F08\u002FZu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Upper limit...\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1530\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2024\u002F08\u002FZu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2024\u002F08\u002FZu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2024\u002F08\u002FZu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2024\u002F08\u002FZu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Upper limit...\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 id=\"divide-your-luggage-into-several-pieces\">Divide your luggage into several pieces\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Experience has shown that it's worth splitting up your luggage:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>A \u003Cstrong>larger bag or suitcase\u003C\u002Fstrong> with things you won't need during the journey. This way, you can store this luggage outside your compartment if needed.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A \u003Cstrong>piece of hand luggage\u003C\u002Fstrong> in which you pack your travelling items for the journey. A small rucksack works well here, as your hands are free when carrying it.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>It's best to stow your \u003Cstrong>valuables \u003C\u002Fstrong>in a small bag you always keep on your person — for example, a bum bag. See also our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-safety-tips-for-a-safe-night-journey\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post on safety on night trains\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>See our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-packing-list-for-your-journey\" rel=\"noreferrer\">packing list\u003C\u002Fa> for your night train journey. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"beware-of-flying-suitcases\">\u003Cstrong>Beware of flying suitcases\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Make sure your \u003Cstrong>luggage is well stowed away\u003C\u002Fstrong>. You and your fellow travelers don't want to be woken up by suitcases flying around. Straps and nets are often available for this purpose. Physics also helps: place heavy luggage items against the wall opposite the direction of travel so that they are pressed into the wall during braking manoeuvres.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Label your luggage. Your luggage may \u003Cstrong>get lost or damaged\u003C\u002Fstrong> en route. If this happens, report it to the train crew. Liability for lost or damaged luggage varies depending on the railway operator. Find out about the conditions in advance. If necessary, make sure that your private insurance covers your luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A relaxed method of transporting your luggage is to ship it separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"oversized-luggage\">Oversized luggage\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Oversized luggage such as sports equipment (e.g. skis or snowboards) or musical instruments often have to be packed in special trasport bags and fit into the normal storage space. The author of this blog has also had to look for a place for his skis for some time... Bicycles are a special case, see our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-can-i-take-my-bike-with-me\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fi> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",false,"public","2024-08-19T16:17:25.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:34.000+02:00","2024-09-02T13:44:00.000+02:00","Unlike on an aeroplane, night trains have no weight restrictions for luggage. 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