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Bastille, the best of both worlds.
Designed and manufactured in France, with high quality components like any excellent bike. With a size advantage, it folds.
Find a resellerWhy take your folding bike on the train?
Ride to the station, fold your bike in a few seconds, and slip it into its carry bag before boarding. Once you arrive, unfold it to cover the last few kilometres. Your bike travels with you like a simple piece of hand luggage — discreet, practical, and always by your side.
Travelling by train with a folding bike is the perfect solution for those who love to move freely, without worrying about transport constraints. The combination of train and folding bike offers complete flexibility: no stress finding parking, no wasted time between connections.
It’s ideal for daily commutes as well as weekend getaways to the countryside or the city. In just a few seconds, it folds down and follows you everywhere — on the train, the metro, or the bus.
Taking the train with a bike also means embracing slow travel — a more conscious and responsible way to move.
The advantages of a folding bike for train travel.
Smaller and more compact than a regular bike, a folding bike offers many advantages when it comes to travelling by train:
- Compactness: once folded, it takes up no more space than a suitcase and can easily be stored under a seat or in the luggage rack.
- Ease: as soon as you step off the train, unfold your bike and continue your journey — no need to wait for a bus or taxi.
- Eco-friendly: combining train and bike means choosing a sustainable and environmentally responsible way to travel.
What are the rules for taking a folding bike on the train?
Before taking your folding bike on board, it’s best to know the current regulations to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Daily commutes in Paris and Île de France:
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Railway company |
Conditions for transporting a folding bicycle |
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SNCF - Intercités |
Free if folded and stored under the seat or in a luggage storage space. |
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RATP and SNCF - RER |
Free if folded, but sometimes requires a carrying case depending on the line. |
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SNCF - Transilien |
Accepted as hand luggage when folded and stored properly, with no extra charge. |
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SNCF - TER |
A folding bike can be taken free of charge if it is folded and stored correctly. |
Bicycles are not permitted on the metro, buses, and trams. However, on metro line 1, bicycles are permitted on Sundays and public holidays until 4:30 p.m.
Further travel in France and Europe:
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Railway company |
Conditions for transporting a folding bicycle |
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SNCF - IN YES |
The bike must be folded and stored in a cover to be accepted as hand luggage and must not exceed 130x90cm. |
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To be accepted as hand luggage, your bike must be folded and stored in a carry bag, and must not exceed 130 × 90 cm. The cost is €5. |
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it’s mandatory to place your folded bike in a carry bag and store it in the dedicated luggage space. It must not exceed 85 cm in length. |
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Trenitalia (Italy) |
olded bikes are accepted free of charge as long as they are stored as hand luggage within the allowed dimensions of 80 × 110 × 40 cm. |
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Renfe (Spain) |
The Renfe allows free transport of folding bikes when folded, placed in a carry bag, and kept within the maximum dimensions of 140 × 90 × 40 cm. |
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Deutsche Bahn (Germany) |
Your folding bike travels for free — just make sure it’s folded and properly stored as hand luggage. |
Our tips for traveling with a folding bike.
Travelling with a folding bike might seem straightforward, but a few simple tips can make your journey even smoother:
- Avoid peak hours: you’ll have more space and less stress finding a spot for your bike.
- Choose a lightweight, easy-to-fold model: the Bastille folds in under 10 seconds and weighs just 15 kg.
- Use a transport cover: some train companies require it, and it also protects your bike from scratches and bumps.
- Label your bike: just like your luggage.
- Stay attentive: your bike remains your responsibility at all times — train companies won’t cover loss or damage.
Train and bike trip ideas.
Travelling by train and bike is pure joy for those who love freedom and nature.
In the world of folding bikes, small wheels can sometimes discourage riders from longer trips. But thanks to its 27.5-inch wheels and diamond frame, the Bastille offers the comfort and stability of a full-size bike, whether for short rides or long-distance adventures.
In less than 10 seconds, the Bastille folds and fits easily into a car trunk or the luggage compartment of a train. Once unfolded, its 7-speed hub and premium components take you wherever you want to go — effortlessly.
Here are a few train + bike travel ideas in France and across Europe:
Follow winding forest trails, ride along scenic paths overlooking the Lac des Rousses, pause to admire the Bief de la Ruine waterfall, then continue your journey towards the Lavaux vineyards rising above Lake Geneva.
The Jura
Follow winding forest paths and ride along trails offering breathtaking views over Lac des Rousses. Pause to admire the Bief de la Ruine waterfall before continuing towards the Lavaux vineyards, overlooking the shimmering Lake Geneva.
The Province of Limburg
Cross the 200-metre stretch separating the two banks of the Bokrijk pond — watch the water part before you as the path emerges beneath your wheels.
Continue your escape 10 metres above the ground, leaving dry land behind to glide among the trees.
Occitania
Discover the Aigues-Mortes salt marshes, and follow the paths that lead from the Camargue lagoons to the Hérault gorges.
Climb up to the Devil’s Bridge, suspended above the valley, and let time slow down.
Then continue your escape to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, a village frozen in golden light.
Rotterdam
Ride through Kinderdijk, carried by the Dutch breeze among its timeless windmills.
Pick up speed in Eindhoven as day fades into night.
End your journey in Rotterdam, at the foot of its famous cube houses — a surreal, topsy-turvy world of modern lines and reflections.
