Traveling by train with your bike

Major stations on La Vélodyssée

Morlaix, Nantes, La Rochelle, Bayonne, and Hendaye are the main gateways to La Vélodyssée.

💡 Bordeaux, although slightly off the route, offers access to the route via a safe 66 km route to Lacanau.

Find the location of all stations on the interactive map of our website by checking the "Station" filter in the ⓘ section.

Understanding the French Train System

France has an extensive and well-connected train network operated mainly by SNCF, the national railway company. There are several types of trains:

• TGV INOUI: High-speed trains connecting major cities. Seats (and bike spaces) must be booked in advance.
• INTERCITÉS: Long-distance trains that serve destinations not covered by the TGV network. They include both day and night trains.
• OUIGO: Low-cost version of TGV. There are two types: OUIGO Grande Vitesse (high-speed) and OUIGO Classic (slower, conventional lines).
• TER (Transport Express Régional): Regional trains operated by each region. These connect smaller towns and cities and often serve as the backbone of bike-friendly travel.

Train services, rules, and bike access may vary depending on the type of train. You’ll find detailed information further down this page.

Bicycle transport conditions on trains

• If your bicycle is disassembled and stored in a bag measuring no more than 130 x 90 cm, it is considered hand luggage and accepted on all trains, subject to availability (with a paid option for OuiGo).

• If it is not disassembled or folded, transport conditions vary depending on the type of train and travel time.

Travelling with a bike

• A Recap by Train

• The detailed summary according to the trains

Useful links

• SNCF passengers : your bike on board
• France Vélo Tourisme : getting to and around France by train
• Lecyclo tips