Luggage on Swiss Trains
Oct 2nd, 2004, 12:16 PM
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Luggage on Swiss Trains
Hi,
Thank you for all your info so far. The concensus seems to be while traveling in Switzerland to take trains. I was wondering where the luggage is stored while traveling from city to city. Does it go at the end of the car if it is a 26" roller, or if a 22" plus a duffle are there luggage racks above seats? Thanks.
Denise
Thank you for all your info so far. The concensus seems to be while traveling in Switzerland to take trains. I was wondering where the luggage is stored while traveling from city to city. Does it go at the end of the car if it is a 26" roller, or if a 22" plus a duffle are there luggage racks above seats? Thanks.
Denise
Oct 2nd, 2004, 01:07 PM
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Yes, there are usually luggage racks above the seats. You can also store larger luggage in the open area between seats - some trains have a triangular gap where seats are positioned back-to-back. Different trains have different luggage storage though - it is possible to leave your luggage at the end of the car, near an exit, but ONLY if there's adequate space, the train isn't full of standing passengers and your luggage isn't in the way...
Another option is to sit in or near a bicycle car - in my experience they're usually empty.
Yet another option is to have your luggage sent separately via rail, to your destination. This can save alot of grief, as many train stations in Switzerland have stairs only, and train connections can be close.
This site explains how to send your luggage unaccompanied within Switzerland.
http://www.rail.ch/pv/baggage_e.htm
Good luck!
Another option is to sit in or near a bicycle car - in my experience they're usually empty.
Yet another option is to have your luggage sent separately via rail, to your destination. This can save alot of grief, as many train stations in Switzerland have stairs only, and train connections can be close.
This site explains how to send your luggage unaccompanied within Switzerland.
http://www.rail.ch/pv/baggage_e.htm
Good luck!
Oct 2nd, 2004, 08:32 PM
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I have used a combination of methods.
Using the car that is half storage for bicycles and half seats is good, if such a car is on the train.
The other ploy I have used is to slide the heavy pieces in the space between the seats.
Failing that, I either hoist what I have up to the overhead rack, or just leave at the end of the car.
I don't recall luggage thieves in Switzerland!! We have been there 6 of the last 7 summers and never a problem for us or anyone around us.
Using the car that is half storage for bicycles and half seats is good, if such a car is on the train.
The other ploy I have used is to slide the heavy pieces in the space between the seats.
Failing that, I either hoist what I have up to the overhead rack, or just leave at the end of the car.
I don't recall luggage thieves in Switzerland!! We have been there 6 of the last 7 summers and never a problem for us or anyone around us.
Oct 3rd, 2004, 09:29 AM
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The trains in Switzerland ARE wonderful!
I didn't travel extensively but took the train from Geneva airport out to Montreux and back again, solo. The luggage went on a rack overhead, between seat backs, or on the floor next to you if the compartment was not crowded.
A 22" is best. I had a 24" and it was a bit difficult for me, I wouldn't have wanted to do more than a couple train journeys with it. A 26" would be fairly difficult to manage (IMO)! You have to board the cars up narrow and steep steps, then wheel down a narrow aisle, then most likely lift it over your head onto the rack. That's not to mention hotels without elevators, cobblestone streets, escalators in the stations, possibly running down the platform to reach the correct car etc.
I did not notice luggage space at the end of the cars, at least not on the route I was on.
I didn't travel extensively but took the train from Geneva airport out to Montreux and back again, solo. The luggage went on a rack overhead, between seat backs, or on the floor next to you if the compartment was not crowded.
A 22" is best. I had a 24" and it was a bit difficult for me, I wouldn't have wanted to do more than a couple train journeys with it. A 26" would be fairly difficult to manage (IMO)! You have to board the cars up narrow and steep steps, then wheel down a narrow aisle, then most likely lift it over your head onto the rack. That's not to mention hotels without elevators, cobblestone streets, escalators in the stations, possibly running down the platform to reach the correct car etc.
I did not notice luggage space at the end of the cars, at least not on the route I was on.
