The Iryo luggage policy allows each passenger to bring up to three pieces of luggage free of charge: two standard pieces measuring up to 85 x 60 x 35 cm each, and one personal hand item up to 36 x 27 x 15 cm. The combined total weight of all three items cannot exceed 25 kg. Passengers must handle and load their own bags, as Iryo does not offer checked luggage service.
Baggage Rules at a Glance
Each traveler can bring up to three pieces aboard Iryo high-speed trains free of charge. All items must fit within carriage racks and weigh no more than 25 kg combined.
What can change: Pet carriage fees, availability of lower luggage rack space during peak travel corridors, and terminal screening rules set by Spain's railway infrastructure manager (Adif).
Baggage Size Visual
Use Iryo's stated order of dimensions (length x height x width). Bags must fit easily inside onboard overhead shelves or carriage vestibule racks.
Standard Main Luggage
Published limit: 85 x 60 x 35 cm (up to 2 pieces)
All fare classes (Inicial, Singular, Infinita)
Hand Luggage / Personal Item
Published limit: 36 x 27 x 15 cm (1 piece)
Must fit under the seat in front
Visual guide - not to scale. Use the published numerical limits as the controlling rule.
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Iryo Baggage Allowance per Passenger
Iryo is the commercial brand of ILSA (Intermodalidad de Levante S.A.), running high-speed passenger rail service across Spain. Because Iryo operates passenger trains without dedicated cargo cars, there is no separate checked baggage service. Every traveler handles their own items from the station entrance through to the train carriage.
Each ticket holder has an included allowance of up to three items:
- Two main pieces of luggage: Suitcases, medium-to-large rolling bags, or travel backpacks.
- One hand item: A handbag, laptop briefcase, or small daypack.
This three-piece allowance applies to all passenger tickets. Unlike air travel, you do not pay extra fees simply to bring standard rolling suitcases aboard. However, the combined weight of all three items must remain under 25 kg.
Fare Class Comparison
Iryo organizes its train carriages into four comfort classes:
- Inicial: Standard seating at the most accessible price point.
- Singular: Business-friendly seating with personal work amenities.
- Singular Only YOU: Upgraded business ambiance with boutique hotel-inspired touches.
- Infinita: First-class ambiance offering wider seats, premium dining options, and greater schedule flexibility.
Your luggage allowance remains identical across all four classes. Booking an Infinita ticket does not increase the piece count or the 25 kg weight limit. The main storage advantage in Infinita and Singular is that these cars feature fewer seats per carriage, which leaves more open shelf space in the luggage racks.
Maximum Dimensions and Size Allowances
Luggage must fit into the built-in storage areas of the Frecciarossa 1000 trains without blocking passenger movement or emergency gear.
| Baggage Category | Piece Limit | Maximum Dimensions | Weight Restriction | Intended Storage Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Luggage / Personal Item | 1 per passenger | 36 x 27 x 15 cm | Part of 25 kg total cap | Under the seat in front or overhead rack |
| Standard Cabin / Main Bag | Up to 2 per passenger | 85 x 60 x 35 cm | Part of 25 kg total cap | Overhead racks or vestibule luggage bays |
| Folding Bicycle or Scooter | 1 (replaces 1 main bag) | Max 120 x 90 x 40 cm | Part of 25 kg total cap | End-of-car vestibule racks |
| Baby Stroller / Buggy | 1 per child | Must be folded | Free exemption | Dedicated vestibule luggage bays |
| Small Pet Carrier | 1 per traveler | 60 x 35 x 35 cm | Max 10 kg (pet + box) | At passenger's feet under seat |
The dimensions for the two larger bags (85 x 60 x 35 cm) are generous enough to fit large full-size check-in style rolling cases. However, lifting an 85 cm suitcase onto an overhead rack can be difficult, so heavier bags should go into the floor racks near the doors.
Onboard Luggage Space and Storage Rules
Iryo trains have three places where you can keep your belongings during the trip.
Overhead Shelves
Long metal shelves run above the window seats on both sides of the train. These shelves hold standard carry-on suitcases, soft duffel bags, backpacks, and jackets. Because these shelves sit directly above seated travelers, you must be able to lift your bag overhead without help from train staff.
Carriage Entrance Vestibule Bays
Inside every passenger car, near the sliding entry doors, you will find floor-mounted, multi-tiered luggage towers. These racks are built for heavy or bulky suitcases that exceed overhead limits.
Because anyone walking through the car passes these vestibules, make sure your bags are closed, tagged with your contact details, and do not contain money, passports, or fragile electronics.
Under-Seat Storage
The space beneath the seat in front of you is designed for your personal item (up to 36 x 27 x 15 cm). Keeping your laptop bag or purse under the seat ensures quick access to headphones, books, or medication without needing to open the overhead bins while the train is moving at high speed.
Areas Where Storage Is Forbidden
- Car Aisles: Leaving bags in the central walking aisle is illegal under Spanish rail safety laws.
- Car-to-Car Gangways: You cannot leave suitcases in the flexible connection corridors between train carriages.
- Emergency Exits: Any bag left near exit doors, fire equipment, or crew lockers will be moved immediately.
- Empty Seats: Bags are not allowed on passenger seats, even if the seat beside you is empty.
Bicycles, Scooters, and Sports Gear
Iryo allows specific sports gear and folding mobility devices on board, provided they meet safety guidelines.
Bicycles
- Folding Bikes: You can bring a folding bicycle aboard free of charge. It takes the place of one of your two standard luggage pieces. The bicycle must be completely folded and packed inside an opaque carrying cover or bag measuring no larger than 120 x 90 x 40 cm.
- Standard (Non-Folding) Bikes: Full-sized, assembled bicycles are not allowed on Iryo trains under any circumstances. If you attempt to board with an unpacked, rigid bike, staff will turn you away at the gate.
Scooters
Non-electric manual push scooters are accepted when folded and kept inside a travel bag. If you are traveling with an electric scooter (VMP), note that rail safety regulations in Spain have placed temporary or permanent bans on lithium-ion personal mobility devices on certain public transport systems. Confirm the current status of electric scooters with station staff before departing.
Sports Gear and Musical Instruments
- Skis and Snowboards: Permitted if packed inside a protective travel bag. The equipment counts as one of your two standard bags.
- Musical Instruments: Smaller instruments (such as violins, ukuleles, and trumpets) fit in the overhead racks as your standard piece. Larger instruments that do not fit inside the luggage racks, like cellos, require booking an additional passenger seat. You must arrange this through Iryo customer service before arriving at the station.
Traveling with Pets on Iryo
Iryo allows small domestic pets (dogs, cats, and small birds) to travel in passenger cars subject to basic rules:
- Weight Cap: The animal and its container combined must not weigh more than 10 kg.
- Carrier Specifications: Pets must stay inside a closed, ventilated carrier measuring no more than 60 x 35 x 35 cm.
- Carriage Location: The carrier must remain on the floor by your feet or under the seat. Pets cannot sit on seats or inside overhead storage racks.
- Fares and Inclusions: Pet travel may require an additional ticket purchase depending on your fare class. Service dogs and guide dogs accompanying travelers with reduced mobility travel free of charge across all classes, without carrier restrictions, provided they have certified service paperwork.
Spanish Rail Station Security and Boarding
Boarding a high-speed train in Spain involves station procedures that differ from ordinary European commuter lines.
Adif Baggage Screening
High-speed railway stations in Spain-such as Madrid Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona Sants, and Valencia Joaquín Sorolla-are managed by the state infrastructure authority, Adif.
Before reaching the train platform, all passengers must pass their luggage through an Adif X-ray scanner:
- Unlike airport security, you do not need to take out liquids, remove shoes, or empty toiletries into clear plastic bags.
- Large suitcases, backpacks, and personal items all pass through the conveyor belt scanners.
- Weapons, explosives, and flammable goods are strictly forbidden.
Gate Closing Times
Boarding gates for Iryo trains close between 2 and 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time. If you arrive after the gate closes, your ticket is voided and you will not be allowed onto the platform. Arrive at the station 30 to 45 minutes before departure to clear the security scanner lines comfortably.
If you are planning a trip across multiple rail networks, compare Iryo's rules with the SNCF Luggage Policy for high-speed services across France. To see how private intercity trains operate in the United States, read the Brightline Luggage Policy.
Lost Luggage and Missing Items
If you realize you left an item behind:
- Left on the Train: If you have just stepped onto the platform, notify Iryo ground staff immediately. If you have already left the station, contact Iryo customer service with your date of travel, train number, carriage number, and seat number.
- Left in the Station: Items forgotten at the security scanner, in the waiting lounge, or on platform benches are turned over to the station's Adif lost property office (Oficina de Objetos Perdidos).
Iryo Luggage Preparation Checklist
Use this pre-travel checklist before heading to your Spanish departure station to prevent delays at security and boarding gates.
- Measure large bags. Ensure neither of your two main bags exceeds 85 x 60 x 35 cm so they fit safely in train storage racks.
- Check personal item dimensions. Make sure your smaller bag stays within 36 x 27 x 15 cm to fit beneath the seat in front of you.
- Verify cumulative weight. Weigh all three bags together to make sure the combined weight does not go over the 25 kg limit.
- Pack an opaque cover for folding bikes. Uncovered or rigid full-sized bicycles are barred from entering the platform.
- Keep valuables in your hand luggage. Keep your phone, cash, identification, and medications with you at your seat rather than in vestibule racks.
- Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. Allow enough time to pass through mandatory Adif X-ray baggage checks before Iryo gates close.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bags can you take on an Iryo train?
Each passenger can bring up to three bags free of charge, consisting of two standard pieces (up to 85 x 60 x 35 cm each) and one personal hand item (up to 36 x 27 x 15 cm).
What is the weight limit for Iryo luggage?
The total weight across all three items combined must not exceed 25 kg per traveler.
Can I check my bags on an Iryo train?
No, Iryo does not offer checked luggage or cargo van service. You must carry and store all your luggage in the train carriage racks yourself.
Can I bring a bicycle on an Iryo train?
Only folding bicycles packed in an opaque carrying bag measuring up to 120 x 90 x 40 cm are allowed. Standard non-folding bicycles cannot board.
Where do I put large suitcases on the train?
Large suitcases belong in the multi-level metal luggage racks located near the passenger entrance doors inside each carriage, or on the overhead shelves if they fit securely.
Do baby strollers count against my luggage allowance?
No, collapsible baby strollers and prams travel free of charge for passengers traveling with infants and do not count against the standard three-piece allowance, provided they are folded before boarding.
Are pet carriers permitted on Iryo?
Yes, pets weighing up to 10 kg (including the container) are permitted in a ventilated carrier measuring no larger than 60 x 35 x 35 cm, subject to fare rules and space availability.
Does an Infinita ticket allow more luggage than an Inicial ticket?
No, the luggage allowance of two main bags and one personal item up to 25 kg total is the same across all Iryo ticket classes.
Luggage allowances, station screening procedures, and equipment rules can vary by route, station, and booking terms. The operating rail company's official conditions of carriage always prevail.
