Bringing your bicycle on the train
Book your bike space
Each WESTbahn train is equipped with 20 bicycle spaces, 16 of which can be reserved in advance. Here we explain the procedure for taking bicycles on the WESTbahn. To book your bike space, just fill in the journey planner above.
Travelling by bike and train – it's this easy:
For cyclists, taking a bike on the WESTbahn offers a number of advantages.
Step free bike space access
Our low-floor trains offer a step free access and extra-wide doors. The bicycle spaces are located directly in the boarding area.
Our trains are usually ready to board at the respective departure stations up to 30 minutes before departure – if you come earlier, you can secure your bike without stress.
Before departure, make sure to check the (digital) carriage indicator on the platform to find out where exactly the carriage with your reserved bike space will stop. You will find the carriage number on your WESTbahn ticket.
Booking and prices
Depending on the route selected and according to availability, a bike space reservation costs 4.90 euros, 6.90 euros or 9.90 euros if booked online at least 3 hours before departure, Due to the limited space available, only one bicycle per passenger is permitted.
For a last minute bike space reservation (up to 3 hours before departure), a surcharge of 5.10 euros will be added to the above rates. Please note: on trains with high passenger volumes, the crew may refuse to take bicycles on board without prior reservation of a parking space for safety reasons.
Please note: children's bicycles are also transported for a fee. Folding bikes can be carried as luggage free of charge, provided they are transported in a closed transport bag.
For safety reasons tandems, transport bikes, bike trailers or mopeds cannot be transported on the WESTbahn.
Bringing your e-scooter on board
E-scooters are transported on our trains at no extra charge.
Please note that your e-scooter must be folded and placed underneath your seat or in the lower compartment of the luggage rack so that it does not restrict or endanger other passengers.
If your e-scooter cannot be folded, it must be parked in the bike space area. Please note, that the bike reservation fee applies for storing an e-scooter in a bike space.
Bike transport – how it works:
Step 1: Attach the bracket to the seat post |
Step 2: Push the rear wheel and bracket to the edge. Then fix the bracket in place |
Step 3: Align the handlebars so that the stairs to the upper deck are not blocked |
Check out our video explaining bicycle transport on the WESTbahn (in German):