Storing Bags on Layover Days
One of the most common travel scenarios is arriving in a intermediate city (like Córdoba, Dresden, or Bratislava) in the morning, exploring for 6 hours, and catching an evening train to your final destination. Knowing where to store your luggage cheaply and securely makes these day-long stopovers effortless.
Luggage Storage Apps vs Station Lockers
| Storage Type |
Typical Cost |
Insurance Included |
Best For |
| Storage Apps (Bounce, Nannybag, Radical) |
€5.00 to €6.50 per bag / 24 hours |
€1,000 to €10,000 guarantee |
Flexible drop-offs in local shops and cafes near transit |
| Train Station Electronic Lockers |
€4.00 to €8.00 per locker / 24 hours |
Limited / None |
Large lockers that fit two backpacks for one fee |
Station Locker Pricing by Country
- Germany & Austria (DB / ÖBB Stations): Modern electronic locker banks accept contactless payment or coins. A small locker costs €4 to €6; a large locker (which comfortably fits two 50L backpacks) costs €6 to €8 per 24 hours.
- Spain (Renfe Stations): Due to security screenings (consignas), lockers require bag scanning before entry. Sants (Barcelona) and Atocha (Madrid) offer lockers for €4.50 to €6.00 per day.
- Czechia & Poland: Major central stations (Praha hl.n., Kraków Główny, Warszawa Centralna) offer electronic locker banks payable by contactless bank card for 100 to 180 CZK (€4 to €7) or 16 to 24 PLN (€3.80 to €5.50).