How to Put a Motorcycle on a Train in Europe

Traveling with vehicles can be difficult. Transporting the vehicle on a train for later use can be a nerve-racking experience. Traveling to Europe can be exciting but the extra transportation costs can be daunting. Here are a few steps on how to transport your motorcycle on a train in Europe.

Things You'll Need

• Motorcycle
• Motorcycle registration

Instructions

Putting a Motorcycle on a Train in Europe

1. Make sure the motorcycle has the proper registration. You can obtain registration for your motorcycle at your state Department of Motor Vehicles.

2. Purchase a train ticket for the motorcycle. For the train company TGV-Europe, ticket prices in 2009 start at about $75 US.

3. Arranged for pick up of your motorcycle. Train companies such as TGV-Europe will pick up the motorcycle for departure or you can park the motorcycle at the specified train station before departure and TGV-Europe will put it on the train--free of charge.

4. Take another form of transportation (plane, commuter train) while your motorcycle is en route to your destination.

References

• Auto Train