Are there security checks on trains in Europe?

There are no lengthy check-in procedures or security screening for most train travel. You simply show up a few minutes before the train leaves, buy a ticket if you don't have one (often from a ticket machine with English instructions), and hop on the train.



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In the rest of Europe, only Spain and Italy are known to have security checks for long-distance trains, or the occasional random inspection upon boarding. Lock systems have been rejected in order not to threaten the freedom of movement. Only more intense luggage checks are to be carried out.

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There are random checks on both buses and trains. I've had my passport checked when traveling by train from Germany to France and when traveling by bus from Austria to Germany. I also had my passport checked almost every time when traveling to Switzerland, but the last time I went there was 8 years ago.

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All passengers boarding at any station to use Eurostar trains will have their luggage scanned. It's similar to scanning at airports but with importance differences. You can take more things on a Eurostar than you can on aircraft.

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Yes, all of our trains are non-smoking throughout, including the use of electronic cigarettes....

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They do random bag checks sometimes, but they don't make everything go through security like at the airport.

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Does your passport get stamped when traveling through European countries by train or car? A2A, thanks. No. You receive a stamp upon entry, but not between countries.

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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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Luggage theft on trains is as rare as theft of airline baggage, just use common sense.

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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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Each passenger may bring two personal items, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches each, and two carry-on items, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each, onboard. Make sure you have a tag with your name and address on the outside of all your bags.

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Traveling by train in Italy means always traveling with carry-on luggage. You'll carry on board everything you have with you. It's your responsibility to bring your bags on board and stow them properly, which is a great incentive to packing light. There's no fee to bring luggage on the train.

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Please make sure that you don't go over the luggage allowance and that you don't bring anything which is prohibited. There are no weight restrictions, as long as you can safely lift and carry your luggage by yourself. If you have a pacemaker, please inform the security team before going through the metal detector.

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