Eurostar Luggage Allowance 2026: Official Size Rules and Storage Tips

On routes to or from London, adults travelling in Eurostar Standard or Eurostar Plus can bring two pieces of luggage and one small item of hand luggage. Each main item can be up to 85 cm long. There is no fixed weight limit, but you must be able to carry and lift your bags safely yourself. Check the official allowance for your route and travel class before packing.

These rules are easier than airline baggage rules, but large suitcases can still be hard to handle. The main problem is not whether Eurostar allows your bag. It is whether you can lift it, carry it through the station, and find space for it onboard.

I travelled on Eurostar with a large suitcase during a multi-city trip in Europe. In this guide, I explain the official 2026 luggage rules, where you can store your bags, and why a 65L suitcase is usually more practical than a 90L suitcase.

Quick Answer (If You’re in a Hurry)
1) Eurostar Luggage Rules Are More Flexible Than Flights
2) Official Allowance: Size and Number of Bags
3) Station Checks for Journeys to or from London
4) Onboard Luggage Storage: 3 Real Options
5) The “90L Problem”: Allowed Doesn’t Mean Comfortable
6) Items to Watch: What Can Cause Trouble
7) Best Suitcase Choice for Eurostar Trips: 65L Wins
8) Booking Tools: Reduce Stress with Fast Comparisons
Summary: Eurostar Is Easy If You Prepare Like an Adult

Quick Answer (If You’re in a Hurry)

Eurostar luggage rules are lenient (mostly about pieces + max length, not weight).
A 90L suitcase can be allowed, but it often destroys comfort (stairs, racks, lifting).
For multi-city trips, 65L + a small day bag is the most reliable setup.

If you are still choosing suitcase size for a longer Europe trip, read this next: 60L vs 90L suitcase for Europe.

1) Eurostar Luggage Rules Are More Flexible Than Flights

Compared to budget airlines, Eurostar is refreshingly simple:

No extra fee for normal luggage
No strict weight limit (as long as you can handle it yourself)
Rules focus on size and number of items

Security exists (X-ray), but there’s no liquids restriction like airports.
Food and drinks are fine too.

2) Official Allowance: Size and Number of Bags

For adults travelling to or from London in Eurostar Standard or Eurostar Plus, the allowance is two pieces of luggage and one small item of hand luggage. Each main item can be up to 85 cm long. You must be able to carry and lift your luggage safely yourself. Allowances can differ by route and travel class, so check Eurostar’s official luggage guidance for your ticket before packing.

Official luggage guidance

3) Station Checks for Journeys to or from London

For travel to or from London, allow time for ticket, security and border checks before boarding. Follow the arrival time shown on your ticket and the current guidance for your departure station. Procedures differ on continental Eurostar routes, so the London check-in process should not be applied to every journey.

Official station and check-in guidance

4) Onboard Luggage Storage: 3 Real Options

Eurostar storage is simple, but space is finite.

Option A: Large luggage racks at the end of each carriage

Best for very large suitcases (90L-class)
First come, first served
If you board late, you may be separated from your bag

Option B: Overhead rack above seats

Possible with many 65L suitcases
You need to be able to lift it safely (this is where 90L fails)

Option C: Under-seat / foot space

Best for backpacks and small bags
Plus seats tend to have a bit more legroom

5) The “90L Problem”: Allowed Doesn’t Mean Comfortable

This is where travelers get tricked.

A 90L suitcase is often technically allowed, but it creates a three-part stress combo:

It doesn’t fit overhead
You can’t lift it easily
Rack space can fill fast

If you’re changing cities repeatedly, you will eventually think:
“I picked the wrong suitcase.”

6) Items to Watch: What Can Cause Trouble

Typical problem categories include:

Flammable gas items
Knives/tools
Oversized batteries (high-capacity power banks)

Food is generally fine, but UK border rules can be stricter for certain animal products.
Check the latest guidance if you’re carrying meat/dairy.

7) Best Suitcase Choice for Eurostar Trips: 65L Wins

After repeating real travel moves, the conclusion is boring but correct:

65L: best balance of capacity, lifting, stairs, and racks
90L: only makes sense for long stays with minimal moving days

If your trip includes multiple transfers, this setup is the most repeatable:

65L suitcase: liftable, more likely to fit overhead, less stair pain
Small day bag: passport/phone/charging “quick access”
Power + connectivity backup: don’t rely on onboard USB or station Wi-Fi

8) Booking Tools: Reduce Stress with Fast Comparisons

For multi-country travel, speed matters.
A comparison tool can reduce friction across trains/buses/planes—especially when plans change.

Before you book, seat choice is also worth checking. If you want a quieter ride or want to avoid awkward seats near toilets, carriage ends, or luggage racks, see my seat guide here: Eurostar seat guide.