Luggage rules on ÖBB trains

Luggage

• Free carriage: Luggage travels free of charge if it fits in the overhead or under-seat racks or in the areas reserved for hand luggage. oebb.at
• Maximum size: Each item may be no larger than 90 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm. oebb.at
• Weight: The ÖBB page gives no weight limit for luggage you carry on board. oebb.at

Bikes

• Folded bikes: Folded bikes up to 90 x 60 x 40 cm go as hand luggage on all trains without a reservation. On local trains and Railjet, folded bikes up to 110 x 80 x 40 cm travel free in the designated luggage compartments. oebb.at
• Oversized bikes: Bikes over 185 cm long, 110 cm high, 60 cm wide, 30 kg, or with tyres wider than 4.2 cm, plus tandems, recumbents and trailers, go only in special luggage compartments and cannot be reserved online; book at a ticket counter. oebb.at
• E-bikes: E-bikes are carried like regular bikes. Charge the battery fully beforehand, because you cannot charge it on the train. oebb.at
• Railjet bike zone: It is in second class, with a bicycle compartment and eight marked seats nearby; first-class passengers sit separately from their bikes. oebb.at

ÖBB also runs a door-to-door luggage service; its terms are separate from carrying luggage on board.

FAQ

What is the maximum luggage size on ÖBB trains?

No item larger than 90 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm, and it must fit the racks or hand-luggage areas.

Does ÖBB charge for luggage?

No. Luggage that fits the racks is free of charge.

Can I take a folding bike on a Railjet?

Yes. Folded bikes up to 110 x 80 x 40 cm travel free in the designated luggage compartments of Railjet and local trains.