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From 13 Dec 2026

Certain bicycles banned on the TGV and Intercités as of December 13

Publié le 28 octobre 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

The regulations concerning bicycles authorized on board TGV INOUI and Intercités trains will evolve on December 13. New bans will be applied on the dimensions of bicycles. It will also be prohibited to board these trains with certain motorized personal mobility devices.

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You can board with your bike, on a TGV INOUI or an Intercités train, under certain conditions. To be allowed on board, your bike must, at your choice:

  • be undismantled and stored in one of the dedicated spaces on board the train;
  • be folding and measure a maximum of 90 x 130 x 50 cm when folded (your bike must then be folded on board the train);
  • be dismantled, provided that it is carried in a cover provided for this purpose (the cover must measure a maximum of 90 x 130 x 50 cm).

New restrictions will be added to these regulations as of December 13, 2026. The following bicycles will be prohibited, from this date, within the TGV INOUI and Intercités trains:

  • fatbikes (bicycles with very wide tires);
  • bicycles with more than 2 wheels;
  • and, in general, bicycles whose overall dimensions are greater than those of a conventional bicycle (in other words, if the dimensions of the bicycle are greater than 185 cm in length and 6 cm in tire width).

Please note

The "overall" dimensions of an object include all the elements that protrude from it (accessories, moving parts, etc.); this is the maximum size of the object.

In addition, as of December 13, it will also be prohibited to board an INOUI TGV or an Intercités train with a gyropod or hoverboard.

Failure to comply with the « baggage on board » regulations of the TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains exposes you to a fine of €50 per excess or non-compliant baggage, and up to €150.

Please note

Some types of bicycles are already banned on trains. For example:

  • recumbent bicycles;
  • tricycles;
  • cargo bicycles;
  • the longtails.

You can find all the rules for traveling with your bike in Transilien, Intercités train, TER or TGV INOUI, on the SNCF website.

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