Travel with your bike at no extra cost on all TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes trains and coaches.
Whether you’re an everyday bike user or occasional cyclist, combine travel by train and bike, stress-free. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region and SNCF Voyageurs welcome your bike on board TER trains and coaches free of charge, subject to availability.
From 1 May to 29 September 2024, on weekends and holidays, advance booking of your bike space is required and free of charge on some routes. Your bike’s access on board is guaranteed when you book a space.*
The routes covered:
Bikes and folding bikes are accepted on board (with or without electric assistance).
Luggage and panniers should be removed from bikes and trailers folded.
Tricycles, fatbikes, scooters, tandems and cargo bikes... are not permitted on board.
Opt for a folding bike or scooter so you can take them on board the train without booking.
Booking is not required for dismantled bikes placed in a carry bag (maximum size: 130 x 90cm).
Aim to travel at non-peak times (9:30 am to 4 pm).
For affected TERs, remember to bring your free bike booking with you as well as your train ticket.
Locate the bike icon on the train and board there.
Tag your bike (like your luggage).
Préparez votre descente afin de ne pas gêner celle des autres voyageurs.
Prepare for your stop so as to not obstruct other passengers getting off the train.
Arrive about 10 minutes before the departure of your TER to load your bike.
SNCF has introduced the Door-to-Door Luggage Service. Your bike is taken care of from your point of departure to arrival at your final destination.
Advance booking is required on 4 TER routes from 1 May to 30 September 2024.
The affected TER routes are:
No, you do not have to book a space for your bike if you hold a valid TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes or TER\ZOU pass for the journey in question.
Yes, bike bookings can be changed or cancelled at aura.ter.veloabord.fr.
Make sure your ticket is still valid.
No. You will need to book a new space on the next train.
You can download your booking confirmation to your smartphone.
No, you will need to make one booking only. However, the trailer must be folded, otherwise it will be denied access.
Folding bikes are considered luggage, as long as they are folded and carried in a carry bag (maximum size: 130 x 90cm). In this case, you do not need a bike booking to take your bike with you on board.
The maximum number of bookings per transaction is limited to 5.
If you're travelling with more than five people, make sure the train has enough spaces.
Bike storage spaces are indicated by icons on the access doors. Inside the train, dedicated bike spaces are provided which must be used for bike storage.
You must ensure that you do not cause any obstruction, either to the safety or movement of other passengers.
We recommend that you identify your bike by attaching a "luggage" tag, and to ensure its monitoring and handling.
