Things to know before flight
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Except specific terms of certain railway companies such as Thalys and Eurostar, for example, the number of baggage items that you can take on board is usually not limited Generally, all items of luggage can not exceed 30 kg per passenger; passengers must be able to wear them themselves and it must be possible for them to be stored in the spaces provided for this purpose.
In France aboard Thalys and Eurostar luggage board must be labeled with the passenger's name.
On most trains, you can take your pet with you, but the rules vary from one railway undertaking to another.
Cats and small dogs under 6 kg in a cage or basket max 45 x 30 x 25 cm free without ticket.
The dogs wearing a muzzle on a lead or on a tour ticket at a fixed price of 30 for travel in Comfort 1 and Comfort 2, available from our contact center and our retail stations international tickets.
Guide dog accompanying a blind passenger free and not have to wear a muzzle.
Animals are not allowed except on Thalys Snow and Thalys Sun
Pets are not allowed on board Eurostar Only guide dogs accompanying blind passengers are allowed under strict conditions, they must have.
A certificate of entry in the UK with the Ministry of Small Business and Agriculture.
A certificate of treatment against ectoparasites and endoparasites available from the Ministry of Small Business and Agriculture.
A statement to be completed by the person who the animal in the UK this document may also be completed on arrival in London.
A special free ticket is issued for the carriage of a guide dog accompanying a blind passenger.
Cats and small dogs in a cage or basket max 30 x 30 x 55 cm special ticket at a fixed price of 11 sold our stations selling international tickets.
The dogs wearing a muzzle, leash or on a special tour ticket for dogs valid in 1st or 2nd class, sold at the Contact Center or at our stations selling international tickets.
Price of a ticket for dogs from Brussels Midi-Zuid.
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Guide dog accompanying a blind passenger free and not have to wear a muzzle.
Cats and small dogs in a cage or basket max 30 x 30 x 55 cm special ticket at a fixed price of 7 sold our stations selling international tickets.
The dogs wearing a muzzle on a lead or on a tour ticket for 50 of the full price for the trip in question, sold to our contact center or in our stations selling international tickets.
Guide dog accompanying a blind passenger free and not have to wear a muzzle.
Cats and small dogs in a cage or a free basket on the Belgian network and the price of 50 on adult fares on other networks in France, a special ticket at a fixed price of 10, sold to our retail stations international tickets.
The dogs wearing a muzzle on a head or a round a 2nd class ticket, priced at 50 of the adult rate, sold our stations selling international tickets.
Guide dog accompanying a blind passenger free and not have to wear a muzzle.
Note the exception of guide dogs and assistance dogs, animals are not allowed to travel in Norway, Italy, Finland, Great Britain and Ireland.
The dogs wearing a muzzle on a head or a round a 2nd class ticket, priced at 50 on the adult fare sold our stations selling international tickets.
Guide dog accompanying a blind passenger free and not have to wear a muzzle.
Rating animals are only allowed in cars if you sleep you have booked a whole compartment.
You can take your bike on most trains, but conditions vary from one railway undertaking to another.
Folding bikes and motorcycles in a position to cover a maximum of 135 x 85 x 30 cm both uncleaved wheels can be taken on the free train, provided they are placed in the space for luggage This space can be found at the end of the cars.
Due to limited space, bicycles are not folded up or have not had their uncut wheels are not allowed on Thalys.
If you are traveling to or from France, all baggage, including bikes that you put in the luggage compartment should be labeled with your name and seat number tags are available free at your departure station.
Folding bikes and motorcycles in a cover measuring up to 120 x 90 cm front wheel cleaved can be taken on the free train, provided they are placed in the space for luggage This space can be found in end of the carriages.
Due to limited space, bicycles are not bent or have not had their wheel clipped before are not allowed to board the TGV.
All baggage, including bikes that you put in the luggage compartment should be labeled with your name and seat number tags are available free at your departure station.
There are several types of train operating in France TGV R bucket TGV Duplex TGV Atlantique, etc. The ability to take your bike or not to board the TGV trains depends trains used on the route concerned.
Folding bikes can be taken as baggage free on Eurostar if they are not more than 85 cm long when folded, they should be placed in a protective cover covering the entire bike.
Non-folding bicycles or bikes measuring more than 85 cm in length must be processed by the registration service Eurostar luggage at a cost of 29 available in London, Paris, Lille and Brussels.
Non-folding bicycles are not allowed on trains Eurostar to or from Calais, Disneyland Paris, Ashford, Ebbsfleet and skiing Eurostar and south stations in France.
Folding bikes can be taken as free baggage aboard trains ICE However, due to limited space, not folding bicycles even with clipped front wheel are not allowed on ICE trains.
To travel with your bike in Germany, instead of taking regional or InterCity trains on which bikes are allowed.
On most regional trains and you can take your bike if you buy a special bike ticket available at our Contact Center or the counters of the station You can even take a tandem bike which requires 2 tickets.
As the number of places is limited, we recommend you travel outside peak hours loading and unloading bikes or tandems are the responsibility of the passenger.
How many items of luggage can I take on board the Thalys How much luggage can I take on Thalys.
A Thalys, you can take 1 point of maximum items of hand luggage 2 Max baggage size 75 x 53 x 30 cm per passenger.
Weight can not exceed 32 kg per baggage and overall dimensions length width height can not be more than 158 cm luggage If you travel with a child, you can also take a buggy over the amount of luggage indicated below above .
For security reasons, luggage Thalys board must be labeled with the passenger's name.
Some bulky items of luggage are allowed on Thalys under certain conditions.
Strollers must be folded and placed in the storage areas in the carriage in which you are sitting.
Bicycles must be folded If your bike is not a folding bike, it must be placed in a position to cover max 135 x 85 x 30 cm both clipped wheels.
Musical instruments skis Aerial sports navigation equipment, surfboards, golf clubs etc. Must be transported in their case, preferably rigid and should not exceed 2 m in length.
If you carry a bulky luggage item you can carry 1 hand luggage and baggage 1 max 75 x 53 x 30 cm, in addition to bulky items.
Unusual products such as perishable foods giving off an unpleasant odor.
Hazardous Materials and objects such as open list of knives, firearms, explosives, flammable liquids or other hazardous chemicals, biological, etc.
Products for trade, quantity and packaging or showing that the passenger ticket is diverted to the transport of goods that would have been the services of a specialized operator in this field.
Products prohibited by customs or other administrative authority of products e g.
How many items of luggage can I take on board Eurostar How much luggage can I take on board the Eurostar.
On board Eurostar, you can carry a maximum of 1 item of hand luggage bag, briefcase, computer bag, etc. Or 2 bags not exceeding 85 cm in length per passenger adult.
Buggies are permitted on board for free, in addition to the authorized volume of luggage, provided they are folded and stored in the luggage rack above your seat.
If traveling in Business Premier, you can carry up to one piece or hand luggage or 3 bags max 85 cm in length.
Children under 12 can take one item of hand luggage bag case 1 or max 85 cm in children length under 4 travel free and are not included in the reservation and do not need a ticket they do not require allocation of seats or luggage and must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian.
If you wish to travel with more luggage or heavy or bulky objects 85 cm in length, you should contact the registration service Eurostar luggage at London, Paris, Lille and Brussels luggage and bulky items are not permitted to board Eurostar to or go to Ashford, Ebbsfleet, Calais, Disneyland Paris and on the ski trails and the south of France.
Moving luggage in a space reserved on the next available train so as not to cause congestion in your car will be available for collection at your Eurostar destination station within 24 hours of recording.
This service also means you can send your luggage ahead and get it on arrival You can register your luggage the day of departure, but please allow enough time to check your baggage and check in you 30 minutes before the train departs.
What documents do I need to inspect when I travel by train abroad.
If you are a resident of a European Union country or European Free Trade, you only need your National ID card or passport in order to travel in Europe in addition to your train ticket, that is.
We suggest that passengers under 18 traveling without their parents also carry a document certifying parental authorization issued by their local authority.
For more information about travel documents, please visit.
If you are a resident of another country, you should obtain travel information from your embassy.
How long do I have to change trains at my transfer station.
In general, connections and schedules offered by international travel planners take into account travel time and the time it takes to change trains.
However, what constitutes an ideal connection differs from one railway undertaking to another, for example, the Belgian schedules show the connection that the trains if you have six minutes or more to change trains, while the Dutch schedules display solutions which include connecting time of only two minutes.
Of course, the connections offered by the planners are based on theoretical time delays and unforeseen events may still occur.
Furthermore, it is each passenger to decide if it is enough time to change trains This depends on a number of things that can sometimes slow you down when you make your connection for example, is a large resort with lots of flat platforms and corridors as Brussels Midi or Zuid Antwerp Central or rather a local station with only a few platforms Do you know the station you must change or is completely new to you, you speak the local language and traveling with heavy bulky luggage traveling with children you are struggling to get easily.
For added security, we strongly advise you to leave extra time if the proposed time is too tight to ensure you make your connection.
Of course, if you take a high speed train, your ticket will generally be limited to the train you've booked, the time will be shown on your ticket However, if part of your trip is on InterCity or classic regional train, your ticket is usually valid on all trains for the route in question in this case, it is highly recommended to take a train early for the first part of your trip so you do not miss your connection to your international train.
For safety reasons, children under 12 are not allowed to travel alone on Thalys, Eurostar or TGV Brussels-France.
Most other railway companies do not apply to specific restrictions in this area This means that children can travel alone on other trains providing this is permitted by law in the country In Belgium, for example, children can travel by themselves in 6 years.
Therefore, you should know what the law says in each country.
In all cases, we recommend that children traveling without their parents carry a document indicating their local authority parental permission to travel.
Eurostar, Thalys and TGV, 1 st class, one or more spaces to travel without leaving your wheelchair These spaces are located right next to spacious toilets accessible to wheelchair passengers can be attributed Such request space subject to availability.
Eurostar, Thalys and TGV offer a special rate that allows wheelchair users and their companions to travel in 1st class with a 2nd class fare.
ICE train route Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt also have special spaces for wheelchairs are found in 2nd class, near toilets accessible to people in wheelchairs.
The spaces for wheelchairs and rates for passengers with reduced mobility and their companions can be booked without handling charges.
International wickets in 28 stations.
How do I request assistance for a passenger with reduced mobility.
From 7 00 21 30 For any request for assistance during an international trip or Belgium, please our online application form for assistance or contact the SNCB information and support center telephone 32 2 528 28 28 7 days a week, at least 48 hours before you start your trip.
If you want a confirmation of your request for assistance by text message, without charge, select this option when booking online or let our operator know if you book your support by phone.
On the day of travel, get to the point 30 minute meeting agreed before the start of your international train 1 hour if you travel by Eurostar.
N B if you are traveling in a wheelchair, your online support request will be processed only if you actually booked the special space for wheelchairs to board the train.
Services to contact for assistance abroad for trips that do not start or arrive at a Belgian station.
BB Mobility tsservice Zentrale Tel 43 May 1717 option 5 Fax 43 1 830 5800 05555 7:00 a.M. To 10:00 p.M. On July 7.
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