Can I bring a suitcase on the Intercity train from Amsterdam to Groningen?
I'm traveling to the Netherlands this summer for a week, and I'll be landing at the Amsterdam Airport. To go to Groningen, I'd have to take the Intercity train for 2 hours. Should I buy the tickets in advance, or should I buy them after my arrival?
Also, I'll be bringing one suitcase with me in addition to a huge backpack. Do you think I could bring the suitcase with me on the train, and where can I put it?
Best Answer
There is no advance buying discount for that train but on the other hand, your train ticket will be valid on all trains on that route all day, so no risk in buying before you travel.
Tickets bought online and self printed cost the same as traveling with an OV chipkaart, without the disadvantages of having to buy the pass and keeping value on it.
Tickets bought from a ticket machine cost 1 euro more and from a ticket window 50 cent extra on top of that. So online buying in advance will be cheaper.
You can take your two or more pieces of luggage on the train, take them to your seat (free seat choice, no reservations possible) and store them as best as you can.
Depending on the design of train there will be luggage racks above the seats and/or space between the seat backs or rarely two small spaces at the end of a carriage and a folding seat where luggage can be placed.
Trains in the Netherlands are not build on bringing luggage but do not leave it near the doors while sitting somewhere else, that is a huge theft risk. Unless you travel on a very busy train there will be space and people will understand your need of keeping your luggage near.
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Are you allowed suitcases on trains?
There is no official size or weight restrictions, however luggage must not be so big or heavy that it cannot be handled by a single person. Luggage should be stored in overhead luggage racks, under the seats or in one of the luggage compartments located near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.How big of a suitcase can you take on a train?
When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.Where do you put suitcases on a train?
Small cases and bags can be stored under your seat, medium sized bags can go in the overhead racks and large suitcases must be placed in the luggage racks at the end of each carriage.How much stuff can you bring on a train?
Each passenger may bring two personal items, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches each, and two carry-on items, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each, onboard.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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