Transport of bicycles and skis in trains

Transport of bicycles in long-distance trains

 
It is possible to transport bicycles in long-distance trains

In all InterCity trains:

• InterCity train timetables are marked with a bicycle.
• There is a limited number of spaces for bicycles.
• A bicycle space must be booked in advance from VR Customer Care or a station booking office.
• Customers should bring the bicycle to the bicycle space in the double-decker wagon of InterCity trains where it is possible to lock the bicycle with a 50 cent coin. The coin is returned when the bicycle is removed from the bicycle stand after the journey.
• No tandem cycles or cycles with a cycle trailer.

Read more on bicycles on the train in the passenger car album.

In day and night express trains which transport luggage and in some
regional trains:

• Transport of bicycles in express and regional trains is possible in the trains marked with a suitcase in timetables.
• In these trains also tandem cycles and cycles with a cycle trailer can be transported. 
• In express and regional trains customers should bring the bicycle to the conductor's van as with large luggage and collect it at the arrival station.
• Customers should transfer their bicycle to another train themselves when changing trains.
• Groups should make arrangements concerning transport of bicycles in advance.

Read more on cycles on trains in the passenger car album. See Fots luggage van, Efit passenger and luggage van.

Bicycle transport fees »
 

Transporting skis in long-distance trains

 
Skis can be easily transported in trains. The storage location varies depending on the train type.

InterCity trains

• In InterCity trains skis can be transported conveniently in lockable storage spaces which are used to transport bicycles in the summer and skis in the winter. Ski storage spaces are located in the InterCity train service car.
• The storage space can hold five pairs of skis and two snowboards which can be locked to the wall with a mechanism operated by a 50 cent coin.
• Ski and snowboard storage space do not need to be booked in advance.

Read more on skis on the train in the passenger car album.

Night express trains

In the new sleeping-cars skis can be conveniently transported in the sleeping compartments.

• There is plenty of space under the bed for skis. In compartments located at the ends of the coach the skis can be attached to straps on the wall. See the passenger car album.
• The skis can also be transported in the luggage car located between the sleeping cars and the restaurant car by paying a luggage fee per ski bag. See the passenger car album.

In blue night express train sleeping-car coaches the best option is to transport the skis in the luggage car by paying a fee per ski bag.

• The fee can be paid at a VR station booking office or to the conductor. See the passenger car album.
• Also in the blue coaches skis can be transported under the bed or strapped to the wall. See the passenger car album.

Day express trains and blue regional trains

Day express trains and regional trains composed of blue coaches have a luggage car where you can transport skis. See Fots luggage van, Efit passenger and luggage van.

• There is a fee for the ski transport in the luggage car.
• If there is enough space skis can also be transported in the passenger compartment and placed on the luggage rack.

Pendolino

In Pendolino trains skis can be transported as hand luggage if they do not cause nuisance to other passengers. Pendolino trains do not have specific transport space for skis.

Railcars

Railcars have a special space for oversize baggage such as skis. Skis can be transported in railcars free of charge. Railcars do not have specific racks for skis.

Read more on skis on the train in the passenger car album.
 

Bicycles and skis in commuter traffic trains

 
For bicycle and kickbike transportation in a commuter train, a special fee is charged as per journey. Transportation of bicycles and kickbikes is prohibited on M-F from 7.00 to 9.00 hrs and from 15.00 to 18.00 hrs.

New low-floor trains have a space for cycle transportation. See the location of the cycle space in the passenger car album.

Skis can be transported in commuter traffic trains free of charge.