Eurostar to Belgium/France » Travelling with a bicycle
Conditions
Luggage space is limited. Bicycles (folding or otherwise) or electric bicycles can be taken on board if they have been disassembled and packed.
Packing bicycles in packaging other than a bicycle cover or case is not permitted.
The bicycle cover or case measures no more than 135 x 85 x 30 cm.
The bicycle, including packaging, cannot weight over 32 kg.
The bicycle cover or case must be labelled with first name and last name.
The bicycle must be placed in the luggage racks or in the entrance vestibule in coach 3/13.
Reclining bicycles, bicycle trailers, tandems and Segways are never permitted.
If you are taking a packed bicycle, folding bicycle or electric bicycle, you can also take the following on board with you:
One item of regular luggage (suitcase, bag or trolley) and one item of hand luggage.
Please note: you must be able to carry all of your luggage yourself.
What next
Disassemble and pack your bicycle before boarding the train; a non-disassembled bicycle without cover or case will be refused.
No separate ticket is required for your packed bicycle.
Travelling within the Netherlands to the international boarding station
For travelers who travel with a bicycle on the train to/from an ÖBB Nightjet boarding station: It is possible to register your bicycle on ns.nl. Registration is free of charge. It is not a reservation but an indicator of crowding.
For travelers with a bicycle on a domestic train, there is a peak hour restriction. It is therefore not possible to register bicycles on peak hour trains. This peak hour restriction does not apply to international travelers. They are allowed to bring a bicycle during peak hours upon presentation of their international (bicycle) ticket. Advise travelers to avoid peak hours due to crowding.
International passengers
Passengers travelling with a bicycle on Dutch domestic trains can only travel during off-peak hours. This means that you cannot register a bicycle for a train that runs during peak hours. The restriction to travel during off-peak hours does not apply to international travellers. They are also allowed to travel during peak hours upon presentation of their international ticket.