Do you get passport checked on trains in Europe?

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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We ask for your passport or ID number for safety and verification that the Pass you are travelling with is actually yours. You may be asked to show your passport or ID card when your Pass is being checked by ticket inspectors, so the number on your Pass should match the number on the passport or ID you are carrying.

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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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Travellers whose names do not appear on this passenger list will not be permitted to enter the United States. At the border, the train will be inspected by Customs officers. Your baggage, including hand baggage, will be checked.

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It's worth noting that the passport is your only international identification document, so it's quite common and even expected that you may be asked to present it in various situations in a public place. ID checks may happen in train stations or other public areas.

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You enter Switzerland when going into the main building. The passport check, if it takes place at all, takes anything between 5-15 min. If you are on a direct train from France into Switzerland, the passport checks take place in the train. The procedure shouldn't last more than a few minutes.

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You don't need a passport if you're travelling between cities in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time. Don't forget your ticket, too.

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It will normally, however, be stamped if you visit any non-Schengen countries, such as the UK, Romania, and Cyprus. If you are passing through a customs entry/exit point, the officer will always stamp your passport if you ask politely, especially if you have a legitimate reason for the request.

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