No more suitcases lying around in Paris train stations: these luggage lockers, starting at €5.50, are changing everything
Arriving in the capital with your hands free makes all the difference. Paris train stations offer luggage storage, but there are other options for storing your bags. Here’s a practical guide to traveling light in 2026.
Luggage Storage at Paris Train Stations: Rates and Hours
Lockers are available at the Paris train stations : Gare du Nord, Gare de l’Est, Gare de Lyon, Gare d’Austerlitz, Gare Montparnasse, and Marne-la-Vallée Chessy. These areas allow you to store your belongings safely. The maximum storage period is 72 hours.
Fares are the same at all stations. They range from €5.50 to €9.50 per day depending on the size of the locker for a 24-hour period. Beyond that, expect to pay €5 per package for each additional 24-hour period.
Luggage lockers are available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., depending on the station. Please note that they may be closed for safety reasons or during construction. Be sure to check before you arrive.
“A convenient way to enjoy Paris without being weighed down by your luggage!”
What You Need to Know Before Checking Your Bags
Every Parisian train station has lockers of various sizes. This flexibility makes it possible to store everything from a small bag to a large suitcase. Payment is made on site, which simplifies the process.
Allow extra time in case your train is late. Closing times may vary from station to station. If you have an early morning departure, you’ll need to pick up your ticket the night before.
- Gare du Nord: Trains to Northern France and Europe
- Gare de l’Est: Connections to the East and Germany
- Gare de Lyon: Heading Southeast and Toward the Mediterranean
- Austerlitz Station: Central and Southwestern France
- Montparnasse Station: Brittany, Aquitaine, and the TGV Atlantique
Store Your Luggage Outside Paris Train Stations
You can store your belongings at locations other than Paris train stations. Various companies offer this service, with two main options. You can choose between self-service lockers or storage locations at retail stores.
The self-service lockers are available 7 days a week. City Locker, LOCK & Enjoy!, and Stow your bags are among the available networks. These solutions offer quick, self-service access.
Other services let you store your luggage at shops, restaurants, or hotels. Nannybag, LuggageHero, Stasher, Bounce, and Radical Storage offer this option. Stasher has more than 170 locations throughout the city.
For example, LOCK & Enjoy! has a location at 13 Rue Saint-Sauveur, near Châtelet. City Locker offers a “Made in France” service at 82 Rue des Gravilliers. These options appeal to travelers arriving by plane or bus.
Baggage Check-in and Transfer with Alltheway
Thanks to Alltheway, there’s no need to wait in line at the airport. You can check your bags in just 10 minutes from your home, your hotel, or a drop-off location. You’ll pick them up at your destination airport.
This service is available for Air France flights departing from CDG and Orly airports. Partner airlines are included. Check-in is available between 5 and 30 hours before your flight.
The rate starts at €35 for one piece of luggage and €20 for each additional piece. There are seven pickup locations in Paris: Pullman La Défense, Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel, Mercure Gare Montparnasse TGV, Novotel Les Halles, Pullman Bercy, and Novotel Paris Est.
Send Your Luggage to Travel Even Lighter
Mail Boxes Etc. locations offer luggage storage, packing, and shipping services. This service is available throughout Europe and internationally. You can bring back souvenirs, paintings, or other treasures without worrying about excess baggage charges.
This option is perfect for bargain hunters and shopping enthusiasts. Drop off your luggage, and the MBE Center will take care of the rest. Your purchases will arrive safely at your home.
Travelers who enjoy visiting Paris’s train stations and their surrounding neighborhoods appreciate this freedom. There’s nothing stopping you from strolling through the Marais or near the Eiffel Tower with your hands in your pockets.
The Paris public transit system remains the most convenient way to get around. City bike rentals starting at €20, e-bike rentals starting at €37, and unlimited transit passes starting at €72.40: there’s no shortage of options. The official Paris City Pass starts at 65 € and makes your trips even easier.
