Hi-
I will be traveling with 2 friends using night trains between Amsterdam, Munich and Prague. We have heard that we have to be careful that our bags are not rummaged through in the middle of the night while we are sleeping (or stolen all together). One night we have a private 3 person couchette so we are not too concerned (can we lock it?) but we will most likely have to share our couchette with a 4th person from Amsterdam to Munich. Can anyone recommend a good lock to protect our bags?
Thanks
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
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Posted by
Redding, CA, USA
1568 posts
My daughter and I used this tpye of lock when napping in our compartments or storing luggage at the end of the rail care. You may be able to find them at travel stores, etc.
http://www.discountluggage.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=506
As you will note, several bags can be locked together.
Posted by
Clarksville, TN, USA
956 posts
I have a similar concern. We're traveling between Prague and Munich, and we'll be a group of 5 in a 6 person couchette. I wasn't so much concerned about a 6th person (if we even get a 6th person on a Sunday night), but about people coming INTO our cabin while we're sleeping. We won't have suitcases, but we'll have backpacks. So I don't think we can "lock" them. Are the bunks in the cabin big enough for us to put them above our heads? (Well, I'm only 5'0, so it may be easier for me!) Also, can we bring a bungie cord and "lock" the door and only open it for the conductors?
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Amy,
Couchette doors lock from the inside. No bungee cord needed.