Improvement in bike transport

The possibility of transporting bicycles and the number of spaces available depends on the type of vehicle used. Depending on the space available, bicycles are transported hanging or standing.

The new ICE 4 trains have eight spaces for bicycles, which are located in the 2nd class end carriage.

The tried-and-tested seven-car ICE-T trains were retrofitted with three bicycle stands in spring 2019. One luggage rack was omitted. When used as double traction, six spaces are now available for bicycles.

Intercity and Eurocity services with classic passenger carriages offer eight to 16 spaces for bicycles, depending on the type of carriage.

The new Intercity 2 double-decker trains have nine spaces for bicycles. Six of these are in the driving trailer. There is a further one in each of the other 2nd class carriages.

DB's latest vehicle, the ECx, which will be in service from the 2023 timetable change, will offer eight spaces for bicycles.

Due to the design of some of the ICE fleet (ICE 1, ICE 2 and ICE 3), bicycles cannot be taken on board.