Luggage on trains
You can take luggage on trains free of charge
Small carry-on luggage, such as a handbag, laptop bag or a backpack, and two large pieces of luggage are allowed on trains with no separate luggage charge. If you have any questions about luggage, conductors will help you on the platform and on the train.
Where do I store my luggage?
On long-distance day trains, luggage can be stowed:
- in the luggage lockers and racks in vestibules
- under your seat
- in the overhead rack, unless the luggage is heavy
IC trains also have luggage lockers that can be locked by using a 50 cent coin as a deposit. Please make sure that your luggage stays in place on the moving train. Please do not transport heavy luggage in the overhead rack due to the risk of falling.
Bikes are transported in the bike space:
- On InterCity trains, railcars, night trains and car-carriers. It is not possible to transport bikes on Pendolino trains or on train services between Iisalmi and Ylivieska.
- The transport fee for a bike is EUR 4.10-8.30, depending on the length of the journey.
Read more about transporting bikes and scooters on trains here.
Prams can be transported for free on all trains:
- in the designated space of the service car marked with a picture of a pram
- in your own compartment
- folded up in the luggage storage area.
On InterCity trains, the service car number is 4. Please always fold up the pram for the duration of the journey.
Read more about travelling by train with children here.
Pet carriers and strollers:
- are transported on a pet seat or folded up in the luggage storage area.
Read more about travelling by train with pets here.
Please always transport your luggage in the designated storage space during your train trip. If the luggage does not fit in the storage spaces mentioned above, it cannot be transported on the train. For safety reasons, luggage cannot be stored in the aisles, for example. Large luggage can also not be transported on the seats. For more details on stowing luggage on long-distance trains, please refer to the IC coach map and Pendolino coach map.
On night trains and car-carriers, luggage can be stowed:
- in your sleeper cabin
- under your seat
- in the luggage lockers and racks in the train's vestibules
- in the overhead rack, unless the luggage is heavy
- in the paid baggage storage space
IC trains also have luggage lockers that can be locked by using a 50 cent coin as a deposit. Please make sure that your luggage stays in place on the moving train. Please do not transport heavy luggage in the overhead rack due to the risk of falling.
Bikes are transported in the bike space:
- The transport fee for a bike is EUR 4.10-8.30, depending on the length of the journey.
- Some night trains have a baggage car with as many as 8 bike spaces. You can reserve a bike space when booking a journey at vr.fi or in the VR Matkalla app.
Read more about transporting bikes and scooters on trains here.
Prams can be transported for free on all trains:
- in the designated space of the service car marked with a picture of a pram
- in your own compartment
- folded up in the luggage storage area.
On InterCity trains, the service car number is 4. Please always fold up the pram for the duration of the journey.
Read more about travelling by train with children here.
Pet carriers and strollers:
- are transported on a pet seat or folded up in the luggage storage area.
Read more about travelling by train with pets here.
Paid baggage storage space in night trains
- Night trains have separate paid baggage storage spaces for stowing larger items
- The transport fee is EUR 5/luggage per direction, and it is paid to the conductor
- The maximum size of luggage is 60 x 54 x 195 cm
Items to be stored in the baggage storage space are, for example:
- Skis (the maximum size of the ski bag is 30 x 30 x 220 cm) and snowboards
- Golf bags and other large sports equipment, such as ice hockey bags
- Sledges
- Camping equipment (e.g. a tent)
- Large suitcases, backpacks
- Large musical instruments (e.g. a cello)
- Skis (the maximum size of the ski bag is 30 x 30 x 220 cm) and snowboards
- Prams and pushchairs are transported free of charge even in the baggage storage space.
It is not permitted to use the paid baggage storage space for certain large baggage items
- Canoes, kayaks
- Ski boxes
- Other similar large luggage items that exceed the allowed limit for luggage 60 x 54 x 195 cm.
Please always transport your luggage in the designated storage space during your train trip. If the luggage does not fit in the storage spaces mentioned above, it cannot be transported on the train. For safety reasons, luggage cannot be stored in the aisles, for example. Large luggage can also not be transported on the seats.
The following can be taken on commuter trains free of charge
- Prams and pushchairs in vestibules
- Bikes and folding bikes in designated spaces
- Skis and snowboards
Please note that commuter trains have no separate space for storing luggage during travel.
Bikes
- Bikes can be transported on IC trains, regional trains and night trains.
- The transport fee for a bike is €4,10-8,30, depending on the length of your journey.
- Remember to reserve your bicycle space in advance.
More information on transporting a bike on a train.
Skis and snowboards
- Skis and snowboards can be transported free of charge on all trains. IC trains also have baggage lockers that can be locked by using a 50 cent coin as a deposit.
- On night trains, you can stow skis and snowboards in your sleeper cabin free of charge or in the paid baggage storage space €5/item.
Prams
- Prams can be transported for free on all trains in the designated space marked with a picture of a pram.
- Some prams may be too large for the family cabins on IC trains. Prams can be stored in the designated space marked with a picture of a pram. Travel strollers and pram bassinets, however, are usually small enough for family cabins. There are a couple of steps on the way to the family cabin, the doorway is 66 cm wide.
- Please fold up the pram for the duration of the journey if the train is full.
Maximum luggage sizes
You can bring a piece of luggage, a musical instrument or sports equipment weighing up to 32 kg on trains. The maximum size of luggage is 80 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm. See the exceptions to the maximum dimensions below.
Skis and other skiing equipment:
- Maximum dimensions: 220 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
- Maximum weight: 20 kg
Golf bags or other sports equipment:
- Maximum dimensions: 150 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm
- Maximum weight: 20 kg
Larger sports equipment:
- Maximum dimensions: 195 cm x 65 cm x 54 cm
- Maximum weight: 32 kg
- Sports equipment larger than 150 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm can be transported in the baggage car of night trains for a surcharge. Large sports equipment cannot be transported on day trains.
- Maximum dimensions: 150 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm folded up
- Maximum weight: 20 kg
Prams can be transported for free on all trains in the designated space marked with a picture of a pram.
Pet carriers and strollers can be transported on a pet seat, on a seat or in front of the seat. Pet carriers and strollers can also be transported folded up in the luggage storage area.
Regular pet seat:
- Floor space approx. 50 cm x 50 cm
- Maximum weight: 20 kg
Large pet space:
- IC trains, level: 88 cm x 56 cm
- Pendolino trains: 70 cm x 100 cm
- Maximum weight: 20 kg
- There are 1-2 spaces for large pets in all coaches with pet areas.
Electric guitars or basses, keyboards, cellos and tubas:
- Maximum dimensions: 150 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm
- Maximum weight: 20 kg
Instruments that are the size of cellos and tubas must be transported in your own compartment. Alternatively, you can purchase an empty seat for them next to you. If you transport the instrument on a seat, please secure it safely for the duration of the journey.
Larger musical instruments:
- Maximum dimensions: 195 cm x 65 cm x 54 cm
- Maximum weight: 32 kg
- Musical instruments larger than 150 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm can only be transported in the baggage car of night trains for a surcharge. Large musical instruments cannot be transported on day trains.
Please remember that you are responsible for your musical instruments during the journey.
Luggage on trains
Luggage can be taken on trains free of charge. In addition to carry-on luggage, you can bring two large pieces of luggage at no additional cost. The maximum size of one piece of luggage is 80 × 60 × 40 cm and weight 32 kg.
Skis on trains
Skis and snowboards can be taken on all trains free of charge. On night trains, they can be conveniently stowed in your sleeper cabin or in the paid baggage car.
Allowed luggage on trains
On trains, you can transport:
- small carry-on luggage, such as a handbag, laptop bag or a backpack, or two large pieces of luggage
- prams and pushchairs
- skis, snowboards and other sports equipment
- musical instruments
- pet carriers or strollers
Bringing the following on trains is not allowed:
- items that are dangerous, pose a safety risk or disturb other passengers.
- If necessary, the train personnel have the right to refuse luggage that does not comply with our luggage rules (e.g. oversized luggage) or that may endanger the safety of passengers.
- If the luggage does not comply with our rules or is placed in a way that interferes with safe movement (such as in walkways or in front of doors and lifts), the train personnel may charge a EUR 50 payment and remove the luggage from the train if necessary.
Bikes on trains
Bikes can be taken on nearly all domestic long-distance and commuter trains.
Please note that a separate space must be reserved for bikes on the InterCity trains. On commuter trains, bikes can be transported free of charge in the designated spaces.
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