How to take my bike from Germany and/or France to Switzerland?
This summer I want to take my bike from Germany and/or France in the area around Cologne to Switzerland in the area around Zurich. For this purpose, I have a couple of things I want to make sure before:
- Can I take my bike in every train or are there special trains I'm not allowed to take my bike with me?
- Do I always have to buy an extra ticket for my bike?
- In Switzerland, there is a great service that allows you to dropoff your bike at any station and the pick it up the next day at any other station for something around 20 CHF. Does such a great service also exist on international trains between Germany and Switzerland?
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How much does it cost to ship a bike internationally?
Here's a rough idea how much you can expect it to cost to ship a bicycle across the country using some of the most popular shipping methods in 2021: USPS: $144.90-$210 depending on distance of travel. Parcel shipping: $123.18-$1,078.71 depending on speed and distance of travel.What is the cheapest way to ship a bike?
USPS is the cheapest way to ship your bike because of the international clearances which will cost you additional in fees when shipping with a private company. Make sure your shipping label is correct before you send it and opt-in to get notified when the shipment is accepted.How do you travel internationally on a bike?
Do's and Don'ts of Traveling with BikesCan you bring a bike to another country?
Both UPS and FedEx will ship your bike for you (in a bike box, naturally). FedEx will insure your bike case, but UPS will not. Bikeflights ships domestically and internationally via UPS and FedEx, will pick up your packed bike and ship it for you, and will even sell you a box.DIY Train for Europe Trip | Germany to Switzerland | How to do it
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