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Schedule
Book your luggage shipment online or by phone. Tell us when you want your bags delivered and we’ll give you several pickup date and pricing options.
Pack your luggage, gear, and bags for shipment. Read more about preparing your luggage .
DOORSTEP TO DESTINATION™
Send a Bike to Europe
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Bike to Europe?
A bike packed in a box or hard travel case ships as one Bicycle Case, up to 65 lbs / 29 kg. Your price depends on your pickup and delivery addresses, and you see it before you book. Pricing is door to door with no pickup or residential surcharges, and we handle the customs paperwork. Customs duties and taxes set by the destination country are extra.
WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE
Your Trusted Global Luggage Shipping Service
Travel Light
Breeze through the airport and avoid paying extra airline baggage fees. It’s like a travel agent for your bags, so you can carry less and travel light.
Track Your Bags
Once your bags are on their way, our proprietary system monitors key milestones in their journey to ensure everything stays on track. As soon as delivery is complete, we’ll notify you by email so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your luggage is ready and waiting for you.
On-Time Guarantee
Relax. When you send your luggage with us, it is guaranteed to arrive on time or we’ll refund you double what you paid to ship the bag.
Premium Service
From hassle-free pickups to on-time deliveries, our white glove service ensures your luggage arrives at your destination stress-free, allowing you to focus on your journey.
SKIP AIRPORT HASSLES
Ship Your Bike To Europe
Whether you are taking a bike tour through Vienna, Tuscany, Croatia, Provence, Burgundy or any of the other thousands of towns, we can send a bike to Europe for you easily. Book online, pack your bike in a corrugated box or hard travel case, and we collect it from your door and deliver it to your hotel or rental in Europe.
Ship Your Bike to Europe in Three Steps
New to bike shipping? Start with our bike shipping service guide.
1. Book Online
Enter your U.S. pickup address, your European hotel or rental, and your travel dates for a door-to-door price. Book the return shipment at the same time.
2. Pack Your Bike
Dismantle your bike and pack it in a corrugated box or a hard travel case, or have a bike shop pack it and we’ll collect it from the shop.
3. We Handle Customs
Our international specialists prepare and submit the customs documentation and oversee clearance, so your bike is waiting when you arrive.
Ship a Bike to France, Spain or Germany
We ship bikes door to door across Europe. These are three of the most popular countries for cycling trips.
Ship a Bike to France
Ride Provence, Burgundy or the Alps on your own bike. We deliver to hotels, homes and rentals across France. See shipping luggage to France.
Ship a Bike to Spain
From Mallorca to Girona and the Pyrenees, send your bike ahead to your hotel or rental. See shipping luggage to Spain.
Ship a Bike to Germany
Tour river paths or the Bavarian Alps with your bike waiting at your first stop. See shipping luggage to Germany.
THE BEST BIKE LUGGAGE SHIPPING SERVICE
Luggage Forward Vs. FedEx, DHL or UPS
With numerous shipping options, you don’t have to worry about checking or carrying-on your bags while on vacation anymore. However, not all options are created equal. Compared to booking a carrier directly, Luggage Forward is more convenient, affordable and guaranteed to arrive on time. Luggage Forward is the most affordable Europe luggage shipping option when compared to booking a carrier such as FedEx or UPS® directly.
“This company has been shipping clothes and sports gear like skis for more than 10 years. Pack your clothes in bags the same way you would for air travel and then have Luggage Forward pick them up from you. And the company will complete and submit all customs documentation.”
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Bike Shipping Reviews
We have the best clients in the world. Using an independent third-party review site, we gather feedback to see how we’re doing. Read what real users have to say about their experience shipping bags with Luggage Forward.
ABOUT LUGGAGE FORWARD
The Most Reliable Bike Shipping Since 2004
Luggage Forward was born out of the simple idea that we should all be able to enjoy the journey as much as the destination and a great vacation does not begin at the baggage carousel. Or worse yet, with lost or late arriving luggage or sports equipment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Streamlined Customs
- Double Money Back On-Time Guarantee
- Scheduled Doorstep Pickup
- Complimentary Value Protection
- Luggage Tags Delivered To You
- Excellent Customer Support
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How Bike Shipping Works
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Ship
You tell us where and when you want your luggage picked up. We’ll pick up from your home, office, hotel, cruise ship, golf course and more.
We have many luggage pickup options to fit your busy schedule. Read more about luggage pickup .
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Go
Head to the airport hands-free! Your luggage will be monitored closely by our team of shipping experts as well as by our predictive tracking technology to ensure on-time delivery. Learn more about how your luggage is transported .
Upon delivery, you’ll be notified via email, text or phone that your bags are awaiting your arrival. Read more about luggage delivery .
Shipping a Bike to Europe FAQs
A bike packed in a box or hard travel case ships as one Bicycle Case. Your price depends on your pickup and delivery addresses. Pricing is door to door with no pickup or residential surcharges. Customs duties and taxes set by the destination country are extra. Get an instant quote for your route.
Max Weight: 65 lbs / 29 kg
Max Dimensions: 46×30×12 in / 116×76×31 cm
Bikes are required to be dismantled and packaged in a corrugated box or a hard travel case. If you do not have either available, we recommend most clients visit a pro or bike shop to have the bicycle properly packaged. Luggage Forward clients can have their bikes collected from the bike shop to avoid unnecessary traveling. Read more details about bike disassembly instructions.
Bicycle Case
Max Weight: 65 lbs / 29 kg
Max Dimensions: 46×30×12 in / 116×76×31 cm
We do. Our international specialists prepare and submit the customs documentation and oversee the clearance process on your behalf. International transit times include time for routine customs inspections.
Yes. We deliver bikes door to door to hotels, homes and rentals across France, from Provence and Burgundy to the Alps. Learn more about shipping luggage to France.
Yes. Ship your bike to your hotel or rental in Spain, whether you’re riding Mallorca, Girona or the Pyrenees. Learn more about shipping luggage to Spain.
Yes. Send your bike ahead to your hotel or rental in Germany for a river path tour or a ride through the Bavarian Alps. Learn more about shipping luggage to Germany.
Yes. If your tour starts and ends in different places, we can route your bike between destinations, and you can book the shipment home when you book your trip.
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