ÖBB Nightjet » Travelling with a bicycle

General Information

  • Unpacked bicycles can be taken on ÖBB Nightjet:
    • Amsterdam Centraal ⇔ Basel SBB / Zürich 
    • Amsterdam ⇔ Innsbruck / Wenen Hbf
    • Between Germany, Switzerland and Austria. 
  • There is a bicycle coach available on these ÖBB Nightjet trains, for which a reservation is required. More information below at Nightjet trains with a bicycle coach.
  • On other ÖBB Nightjet trains, bicycles can only be taken if they are folded and packed as luggage. More information below at Nightjet trains without a bicycle coach.

 

Nightjet trains with a bicycle coach

  • The following ÖBB Nightjet trains are equipped with a bicycle coach:
    • NJ 60402/ 60403: Amsterdam ⇔ Basel / Zurich. 
    • NJ 40421/40490/421/420: Amsterdam ⇔ Innsbruck / Wenen Hbf.
    • NJ 490 / NJ 491: Vienna-Linz ⇔ Hanover-Hamburg.
    • NK 40420 / NJ 40491: Innsbruck ⇔ Munich-Hamburg.
    • NJ 466 / NJ 467: Vienna ⇔ Zürich.
  • The maximum size of an unpacked bicycle is 185 cm length.
  • Electric bicycles are allowed (with a maximum size of 185 cm length).
    • Please note: Charging on board is not possible.
  • Special bicycles such as tandems, three-wheel or reclining bicycles are not allowed.
  • An international bicycle ticket and reservation must always be combined with a passenger ticket.
  • Special bicycles such as tandems, three-wheel or recumbent bicycles are not permitted.

 

Nightjet trains without a bicycle coach

  • There is no bicycle coach available on other Nightjet trains than mentioned above. You can only take your bicycle as luggage on these trains. To do so, the bicycle must be disassembled and packed in a bicycle cover or case 90 x 60 x 40 cm in size.
    • Please note: If you travel on a train within the Netherlands before changing to Nightjet or continue your journey within the Netherlands after having travelled with Nightjet, the maximum size of a bicycle cover or case is 85 x 85 cm.
  • You do not require a ticket for a disassembled and packed bicycle. 
  • Stow the packed bicycle with the other luggage in the luggage racks under the seats and berths. A number of coaches have larger luggage racks at the front.
  • As with other luggage, bicycles may not be placed in aisles.
  • Bicycles may not hinder other passengers.  

 

What next

  • A space for an unassembled bicycle in a bicycle coach requires a ticket with a reservation. The price of a bicycle ticket depends on the route. It can be booked by:

Travel within the Netherlands to/from the ÖBB Nightjet 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.
 
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