Travelling around Europe on my way to the US. Where to store luggage?
I am going to start my graduate studies in the US this September. I am planning on visiting Europe on my way from India. Since I am moving to the US, travelling light is out of the question. I expect to have 2 large (80 x 50 x 30 cm) bags with me at least.
My main destination and port of entry is going to be Amsterdam (as I disclosed on my visa application). I had planned a 10-day trip earlier, covering 3 cities, anticipating a delay in the visa approval. Now that I have the visa, I am thinking of expanding the trip to 20 days or more. The problem, of course, is luggage.
I have searched for luggage storage facilities in Amsterdam, Berlin, and they cost way too much (15-16 euros a day per bag). Does anyone have an alternative? I am also willing to consider adding a destination city to my itinerary for cheap enough luggage storage.
Apart from luggage storage, is there any other option? Can I ship my luggage from my first destination to last destination, where they will keep it until I pick it up? Does anyone ave an experience with this? How much does it usually cost? Any suggestions/tips are welcome.
Best Answer
According to Berlin's official website,
At the Central Bus Station Berlin ZOB video-monitored lockers are available even in "jumbo-sizes". They cost between 2 to 5 Euro per day.
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Where do you leave your bags on a long layover?
Luggage-Storage Options for Long Layovers and SightseeingCan you store luggage at the train station in Europe?
Left Luggage Facilities on EU Train StationsMost major stations now have a staffed luggage storage facility, often known as left luggage, that costs hourly and daily fees. Although this service is more expensive than lockers, it is your only option for luggage storage inside European train stations.Where to Store Luggage When Traveling in Europe
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Large lockers are available at all major (and even medium) German train stations and should cost around 4-6€ per day, depending on the station. Some stations, such as Munich (at least a few years ago) also have a "proper" luggage storage (i.e. one with a person behind a counter), which might be better if you have large pieces of luggage.
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