SBB luggage allowance | How many suitcases can I bring?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is the name of Switzerland’s national railway company, called also CFF in French and FFS in Italian. Check all the details about SBB baggage allowance and find out what’s the best solution to transport your luggage when travelling on Swiss trains. Travel light on SBB trains thanks to our door-to-door luggage transport service and get your luggage delivered directly to your address.
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
SBB Baggage allowance: what is the luggage limit?
SBB baggage allowance policy doesn’t have a weight or dimension limit regarding the luggage you can bring on Swiss trains. Passengers are allowed to take on SBB trains their luggage with no specific limits. The general rules about SBB baggage allowance are the following:
- Passengers should be able to lift and carry their own luggage on SBB trains.
- Suitcases or other items should not block aisles or doors.
- SBB recommends bringing small hand luggage on trains marked with expected high occupancy.
Luggage transport services when travelling with SBB
SBB offers different services to transport your luggage when travelling on Swiss trains. SBB offers luggage transport services with different options and prices.
- SBB Station to station luggage service: Luggage, bike and sports equipment delivery at the destination station in 2 days.
- SBB Door to door luggage service: Door to door luggage delivery in 3 days for items under 25 kg.
- SBB Station to door luggage service: Luggage transport service in 3 days for suitcase under 25 kg.
- SBB door to station luggage service: Luggage transport service in 3 days for suitcase under 25 kg.
TRAVEL LIGHT
Alternatives to SBB luggage transport service
SBB offers four different luggage transport services when travelling on Swiss trains, however, there are limitations to the services. Most of the luggage transport services offered by SBB accepts only suitcases and not bikes or other items. Delivery times can vary from 2 to 3 days (or more) depending on the type of service. Luggage transport services of SBB to or from stations are available only in specific locations.
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Are bikes allowed on Swiss trains according to SBB baggage allowance?
According to the SBB baggage allowance policy, passengers can register their bike as luggage. On specific trains there are areas dedicated to bike storage. To transport a bike on those SBB trains, you will need to buy a specific ticket in advance. The price for transporting a bike on SBB trains may vary depending on the distance and the period.
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FAQ about SBB luggage allowance policy
Are pets allowed on SBB trains?
Can I transport skis and other sports equipment on SBB trains?
How long in advance do I have to book an SBB luggage delivery service?
What is the difference between door-to-door and station-to-door SBB luggage service?
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