July 29, 2025, 2:28 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Anyone wanting to take a large suitcase on Flixtrain in the future will have to pay an extra fee–this was decided without much fanfare. A new luggage policy means customers need to pay close attention when traveling with more than the usual baggage. Particularly concerning: On some routes, the additional fee can exceed the price of the actual ticket.
Large Luggage Now Costs Extra
As BILD reports, the updated terms of carriage for Flixtrain include a crucial new clause: “The carriage of additional luggage is limited to one extra piece of luggage per passenger, subject to a fee, with a maximum size of 50 × 30 × 80 cm and a maximum weight of 20 kilograms.” So, anyone wanting to take more than the regularly allowed luggage will have to pay 5.49 euros for an additional suitcase.
Especially on short routes, where tickets are sometimes available for just a few euros, this can result in the luggage costing more than the trip itself.
Increased Fee for Unbooked Luggage
Anyone caught with too much luggage without having paid in advance risks an increased carriage fee of at least 60 euros. However, for the onboard staff, it may be challenging to identify unpaid luggage during ticket checks, as these often pile up on empty seats.
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Cost Pressure Despite Low Prices
Flixtrain has now established itself as a serious competitor to Deutsche Bahn. Ticket prices are often significantly cheaper, but travelers must also make compromises on comfort–such as carriages without air conditioning.
Will Deutsche Bahn Follow Suit?
Unlike Flixtrain, Deutsche Bahn currently does not charge general fees for additional suitcases. As of now, there are no indications that this will change in the foreseeable future.