Well prepare your Bagage OUIGO It is important to know the permitted dimensions and the options applicable to additional suitcases. This low-cost train service from SNCF Voyageurs operates on the high-speed and ClaFgrassique trains, with different rules from those of the TGV INOUI. Each ticket includes one carry-on bag and one cabin bag. With OUIGO Essentiel, an option is required to transport an additional or larger suitcase; this luggage is included with OUIGO Plus and OUIGO Full.
In this guide, LRC Lugagerie It presents the permitted dimensions, the prices of the options and the main rules to know in order to prepare your trip, choose the appropriate offer and avoid having to go through the formalities at the station. Are you travelling with a TGV INOUI? Check out our guide dedicated to Rules regarding luggage on SNCF trains.
If you are traveling with several suitcases, bulky equipment, or belongings for a long stay, LRC Bagagerie offers you a luggage shipping service from your chosen address to your place of stay. A convenient solution for traveling with OUIGO, with fewer bags to carry at the stations and during transfers.
OUIGO in a few figures
Launched in 2013, the OUIGO service has transported 25 million travelers in 2025 According to the report of the year 2025 by the SNCF group. The Parisien indicated, on January 7, 2025, that there were nearly 60 daily circulations. Over a full year, this average would correspond to approximately 21,900 circulations. This latter figure is an estimate obtained by multiplying 60 by 365, and not an annual total published by SNCF.
What luggage can be taken for free on an OUIGO?
Each ticket includes two separate formats: a small carry-on bag and a cabin bag. Therefore, these are not two cabin suitcases. The handles and wheels are included in the measurements.
Type of luggage | Maximum dimensions | Included |
Hand luggage | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Yes |
Cabin baggage | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | Yes |
The first format corresponds to a small backpack, a handbag or a laptop bag. The second usually corresponds to a small wheeled suitcase. Measure your luggage once it is filled: a too bulky soft bag may exceed the allowed size.
Additional luggage OUIGO dimensions prices and offers
A second cabin bag, a large travel bag or any luggage exceeding the cabin size is subject to the «Additional or bulky baggage» option. The luggage must measure a maximum of 130 × 90 × 50 cm and weigh as much as possible 30 kg.
Offer | Hand luggage | Cabin baggage | Additional luggage |
OUIGO Essentiel | Included | Included | Paid option |
OUIGO Plus | Included | Included | Included |
OUIGO Full | Included | Included | Included |
With OUIGO Essentiel, the option currently costs 5 € online per bag and per journey. If it has not been booked before departure, a regularisation of the 20 € per bag Can be requested at the station. In the case of a connection between two OUIGO trains, the option must be added to each train.
To add luggage after purchase, open the «My Reservations» section on the OUIGO website or app, select the route and then the «Additional or bulky luggage» option. Then check that it appears in the summary. The exact time displayed in your booking summary remains the reference, as conditions may change.
OUIGO Essentiel is offered on the Grande Vitesse and Train Classique trains. OUIGO Plus is intended for Grande Vitesse journeys. OUIGO Full is offered on Grande Vitesse journeys in France as well as under a specific formula on Paris-Brussels. The offers visible at the time of booking therefore depend on the selected train.
Baggage check ORIGO and regularisation
The number and dimensions of the OUIGO luggage can be checked before boarding the train. If a suitcase exceeds the cabin size but remains within the limits of 130 × 90 × 50 cm and 30 kg, the corresponding option is mandatory. Without prior reservation, its acceptance remains subject to safety conditions and storage possibilities, with a fee of €20.
A baggage exceeding the maximum dimensions or weight may be refused. Payment of a fee does not guarantee its boarding. The amount requested at the station corresponds to a fee for the baggage option; it must not be confused with the Fees applied in the TGV INOUI for excess or non-compliant baggage.
Where to store your luggage on an OUIGO train?
OUIGO High Speed Hand luggage and cabin luggage are placed under the seat. Large luggage is placed in dedicated spaces at the beginning or end of the car.
OUIGO Train Classique: Cabin luggage can be stored above the seats. Large suitcases have specific spaces at the entrance of the carriages.
No luggage should remain in a corridor, block a door, or interfere with travel on board.
Stroller, skis, instruments, bike and scooter in one OUIGO
Equipment | Essential rule |
Stroller | Free transport with one child, free option to select, stroller folded. Up to two strollers per booking and per trip. |
Skis | Optional extra luggage, mandatory cover, maximum length 2 m. |
Snowboarding | Optional extra luggage, mandatory cover, maximum size 130 × 90 × 50 cm and weight 30 kg. |
Musical instrument | Suitable case, preferably rigid, maximum 130 × 90 × 50 cm and 30 kg. |
Bike or scooter | A separate specific option for oversized luggage. Availability depends on the train and the equipment configuration. |
Unassembled bicycles are accepted only on certain OUIGO Train Classiques, subject to availability of seats. If you do not wish to handle your winter sports equipment at the stations, discover the LRC service dedicated to the ski and snowboard expedition.
Too many suitcases to travel with OUIGO?
The separate trip can be relevant when you are traveling with several suitcases, traveling with young children, making connections, preparing a long stay, or when you cannot carry all your belongings alone. It also avoids carrying bulky luggage in train stations and public transport. This solution meets a need for comfort and organization; it is not presented as systematically cheaper than the OUIGO option.
With LRC Bagagerie, the process takes place in four stages:
Book the transport online by indicating the addresses and the characteristics of the luggage.
Prepare and label each suitcase according to the instructions received.
Leave your luggage with the carrier at the chosen pickup address.
Find them at the hotel, in the residence or at the place of stay indicated.
For a rental without a permanent host, plan for one person available to receive the delivery.
Frequently asked questions about the OUIGO luggage
What luggage can I take on the OUIGO train?
Each ticket includes one carry-on bag of 40 × 30 × 15 cm and one cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm. An option is required for an additional or larger suitcase, unless it is included in the chosen offer.
How many bags are included in an OUIGO ticket?
Two: a carry-on bag and a cabin bag. A second suitcase requires the corresponding option with OUIGO Essentiel.
What is the maximum weight of an additional luggage?
The maximum weight for your luggage on the OUIGO service is 30 kg, within the limits of 130 × 90 × 50 cm.
How much does an additional bag cost on the OUIGO train?
The option currently costs €5 online per bag and per journey with OUIGO Essentiel. A €20 fee can be requested at the station if it has not been booked in advance.
Can I add luggage after purchasing my ticket?
Yes, from the «My Reservations» section of the website or the app. Check the time indicated for the route in question.
Are the dimensions of luggage checked?
Yes, the number and size of the OUIGO luggage can be checked before boarding the train. The handles and wheels are included in the measurements.
What happens if my suitcase is too big?
A suitcase exceeding the cabin size requires the additional baggage option if it still meets the maximum limits. Beyond those limits, it may be refused.
Should I label my Faut-il étiqueter ses bagages OUIGO ? luggage?
Yes. Please provide at least your name and a phone number that can be reached.
Is the stroller free of charge?
Yes, when traveling with a child, provided you select the free option and fold the stroller on board.
Can you bring skis on an OUIGO train?
Yes, with the extra baggage option. The skis must be protected in a case and not exceed 2 m in length.
Prepare your luggage with OUIGO and travel lighter with LRC Bagagerie
Before departure, count your luggage, measure it once it is full, and book the necessary option online. These simple checks reduce the risk of being checked as baggage or being denied boarding.
For a long stay, a trip with connecting flights or several bulky bags, LRC Bagagerie can take care of your suitcases at the indicated address and transport them to your place of stay. This way, you travel with fewer items to carry and monitor at the stations.
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