I’m transporting luggage

Valid from 11 December 2016

The transport of luggage is a popular service used by many passengers

On the train, you can comfortably transport a larger backpack, a kick-scooter, skis, a dog or even a boat.

Where to get a ticket for oversized luggage?

at a ticket counter
in the e-shop
from the conductor on the train

Purchase a Ticket

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Terms and Conditions

How to transport hand luggage on the train?

The passenger transports hand luggage himself/herself, and places it above or below the seat which he or she occupies on the train. Alternatively, it can be on the passenger’s lap.

Luggage that cannot be placed above or below the seat occupied by the passenger but does not exceed the dimensions 90 x 60 x 40 cm is also considered hand luggage.

In certain types of carriages, it is also possible to transport hand luggage in special luggage racks. It is not permitted to store hand luggage on seats or inside sanitary facilities (WC, washroom) on the train.

The transport of hand luggage on ČD trains is free of charge.

What can’t be transported as hand luggage?

Hand luggage must not contain items the properties of which could cause damage to the carriage, harm to the life and health of persons, or to their property, or items that could be suspected of being an explosive device, or bulky items. Such items include in particular items which can cause infection or items which cannot be placed in the vehicle in the space intended for placing luggage, or items weighing more than 50 kg, loaded guns, explosives, poisonous, radioactive, volatile and caustic substances, as well as items causing repugnance. A violation of this ban is considered a violation of the transport terms and conditions, and the passenger will pay a surcharge in the amount of CZK 1000 (this amount is reduced to CZK 400 if paid immediately). If the passenger refuses to pay the surcharge, he or she shall be required to present identification so that a confirmation of ČD’s receivable vis-à-vis the passenger can be written up, and will be excluded from transport.

What else can be contained in hand luggage?

Hand luggage that is carried on board the train may contain a portable steel bottle of liquid heating gas for household use weighing no more than 10 kg, a securely sealed container of heating oil with a total volume not exceeding 20 l, a completely empty motor vehicle fuel tank, or an accumulator filled with electrolyte secured against short circuits and with aerating vents.

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