Do I have to label my bicycle to take it on long-distance trains?

Q: Do I have to label my bicycle to take it on long-distance trains?

No, you do not need to label your bicycle. Exception for journeys to Italy (via Austria / Brenner) If you want to take your bicycle on an EC train to Italy (via Austria / Brenner), you must label your bicycle. Please print out and fill in the bicycle label. Attach it to your bicycle before travelling. The banderole is not a replacement for the bicycle ticket or bicycle space reservation.

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No, you do not need to label your bicycle.

Exception for journeys to Italy (via Austria / Brenner)
If you want to take your bicycle on an EC train to Italy (via Austria / Brenner), you must label your bicycle. Please print out and fill in the bicycle label. Attach it to your bicycle before travelling. The banderole is not a replacement for the bicycle ticket or bicycle space reservation.