Cycling holidays

Whether along the Rhine or the Danube, or rather over mountain passes: explore Europe by bicycle. Your bicycle can travel in designated zones on many trains departing from Switzerland.

Reasons for cycling holidays by train

Inexpensive: The bike transport costs only around CHF 20 extra per bike.

Flexible: Get off the train in one place, do your cycle tour, and then travel back home from another place. With the train, you are not tied to a vehicle and can organise your bike tour however you like.

Direct: There are numerous train connections from Switzerland on which you can easily take your bicycle without having to change trains. Wherever possible, we will reserve seats for you right next to the bicycle zone.

Direct trains from Switzerland with bicycle spaces are available to these destinations

Berlin

from 39 CHF

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Milano

from 29 CHF

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Budapest

from 46 CHF

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Venedig

from 48 CHF

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Wien

from 55 CHF

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Hamburg

from 39 CHF

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Graz

from 52 CHF

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Bratislava

from 65 CHF

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Salzburg

from 34 CHF

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Connections

Whether travelling on the German ICE, the Austrian Railjet or the Eurocity to Italy, all of these trains offer bicycle transport. For journeys to France, bicycles can also be taken on TER express trains and selected TGV trains. This makes it easy to take your bike on the train without folding it up.

Travel wherever you want!

SimpleTrain takes you to any train station in Europe. And if you want to take your bicycle with you, there is usually a way to take it on the train as well.

Book your journey

Information about travelling with a bike

In bike spaces or packed in a Transbag

Many international long-distance trains and most regional trains in Europe offer dedicated bike racks where bikes can be conveniently parked for the journey. The bike can be hung up and locked on the bike hooks during the journey, while you can enjoy your journey in your compartment or in the bistro.

Bicycle spaces are rare, especially in summer, so it’s worth booking early. If you have booked through us, the bike spaces are also reserved. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about your bike not being allowed on the train.

On trains without bike spaces, bikes can be transported in special bike bags (Transbags).

Our experience with travelling with a bike