Can you bring wine on the Eurorail?

There are no restrictions about which sort of food you can bring on board, but please be considerate of other passengers and don't take strong-smelling food on board. On intercapital and daytime ski trains; each traveller can take 4 bottles or cans of beer, or 1 bottle of wine.



Yes, you can generally bring wine and other alcoholic beverages on Eurail and most European national trains for personal consumption. Unlike airlines, there is no "liquids limit" for train travel. However, specific operators like Eurostar (connecting the UK to Europe) have stricter policies; as of 2026, each passenger is typically limited to one 750ml bottle of wine or four small cans of beer. On standard high-speed trains like the French TGV or German ICE, you are free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with a picnic at your seat. The "pro-tip" for 2026 is to remain considerate: loud or disruptive behavior due to alcohol can lead to being removed from the train at the next station, and some "night trains" or specialized "party" routes may have temporary bans on bringing your own booze.

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Can you drink alcohol on trains? Yes, you can drink alcohol on many trains in Europe and the UK. Companies like Trenitalia feature upgraded cabins with a cart service dedicated to beer, wine, and espresso. Some even allow you to bring your own bottle of wine aboard to sip while you scoot.

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For usage on the train you can take 4 bottles/cans of beer or 1 bottle of wine per person. In closed packaging you can take: Max. 4 liters of spirits (with an alcohol percentage of 22% or higher) or max.

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Absolutely. You can bring your own food on European and London routes. And unlike in the sky, we won't restrict you with stifling rules on liquids. So why not bring a bottle too.

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Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card. You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking.

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Alcoholic Beverages: a total of 2 liters of alcoholic beverages of an alcoholic strength not exceeding 22% vol, or. a total of 4 liters of still wine, or. 16 liters of beer (only for VAT and excise duty)

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Size and Weight Limits There are no strict luggage limits on trains in mainland Europe. Eurostar allows each adult two pieces of luggage each, each measuring up to 85cm, so large suitcases are no problem. You'll also be able to take a piece of hand luggage each, as well as pushchairs and prams at no additional charge.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes. But Eurail is the most popular and for the sake of this article, we'll just be focusing on Eurail Passes.

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Because train luggage isn't checked in, most European trains don't have a separate baggage car either. You can store your baggage on the floor-standing racks located at the end of the carriage, in the overhead rack, under your seat, in front of your seat, or even right next to you—if you have enough room.

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How long does the Eurostar check-in take? The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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Standard Premier: The main difference between the Standard Eurostar class's seating and Standard Premier's is that there are single seats available. There's also extra legroom, and the table seating has a bigger extendable table that pulls out if required.

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The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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Food is permitted on any Eurostar train. There are no restrictions about which sort of food you can bring on board, but please be considerate of other passengers and don't take strong-smelling food on board. On intercapital and daytime ski trains; each traveller can take 4 bottles or cans of beer, or 1 bottle of wine.

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