Tips for Your Business Trip

Besides Deutsche Bahn, there are regional and international rail companies you can travel with in Germany, including the relatively new FlixTrain. Bus travel is also a popular, especially affordable and eco-friendly mode of transport. FlixBus offers an extensive network across Germany and Europe, serving destinations such as Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, France, Croatia, the Czech Republic, and many more. A comfortable and extremely cost-effective alternative to FlixBus is FlixTrain, which lets you travel conveniently across Germany (e.g., Berlin–Stuttgart and Hamburg–Cologne routes).

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1. Luggage on FlixTrain

How much luggage is allowed on FlixTrain?

Each passenger is entitled to:

1 piece of carry-on luggage (no size limit)
1 piece of checked luggage (no size limit)

This allowance is free; additional pieces cost €2 each.

Luggage rules

Luggage must not compromise safety or order, must not endanger other passengers, and must be manageable by one person.

Size restrictions

There are no fixed size rules, but luggage should be manageable by hand.

Strollers

Unfolded strollers may be carried in designated multi-purpose areas (reservation may be required). Otherwise, they must be folded and not obstruct others.

Wheelchairs & walking aids

Foldable wheelchairs and walking aids travel free. They must be registered 14–36 hours before departure and fit within 60×120 cm, max. 350 kg.

Bicycle transport

Reserved bike spaces are available in all trains for €9 per standard bike (max. 25 kg). Book early—only one bike per passenger.

Oversize & special luggage

Contact customer service to transport oversized items. A flat fee of €9 applies to items such as two-wheeled bicycles, e-bikes, foldable trailers, instruments, skis, snowboards, surfboards, etc.

2. Stowing Luggage on the Train

Luggage storage on FlixTrain

Each carriage provides overhead racks and under-seat space for luggage.

3. Lost Luggage on the Train

What to do if luggage is lost

Report missing luggage to Lost & Found; our team will assist you promptly.

4. Luggage on FlixBus

How much luggage is allowed on FlixBus?

Your ticket includes:

1 piece of carry-on (max. 42×30×18 cm / 7 kg)
1 checked bag (max. 80×50×30 cm; total dimensions ≤160 cm / 20 kg)

Label all luggage with your name/address. Our drivers will load and unload it for you.

Extra luggage

Foldable strollers & wheelchairs travel free with 36 h notice (must be foldable, non-powered). Strollers require 48 h notice.

Bicycle transport

Bikes (standard size, ≤25 kg) travel for €9 on racks; e-bikes, tandems, and trikes are excluded.

Musical instruments

Small instruments fitting carry-on dimensions travel free. Larger instruments in a hardshell case travel for €9 with 48 h notice. Instruments >135×48×35 cm (e.g., double basses) are not permitted.