Do you have to go through customs on European trains?

No, there is no customs or border check. You won't even know that you have crossed the border unless you happen to notice that station signs are in a different language. If you are travelling entirely within the EU you won't have your passports checked and consequently won't have them collected.



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The train will stop at the last station before a border and/or the first station after a border. Border control staff will then board and pass through the train, before it leaves the station.

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The train from Amsterdam to Switzerland takes around 12 hrs 30 mins and traverses the Netherlands along the way. This European cross-border route through Belgium, Luxembourg, France and then into Switzerland gives the traveller a chance to experience a range of different places and cultures.

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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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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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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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5. When do you go through customs on international flights? Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination.

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If you have booked international connecting flights, you will normally have to go through customs and immigration at the connecting airport. This is particularly true of the United States and Canada.

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Renfe-SNCF security checks If you're European, your identity card is sufficient. If you're a non-European citizen, you'll need to travel with your passport. Baggage checks are carried out at all Spanish stations before boarding the train.

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1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.

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If you miss your connecting train In Europe, international rail travel is protected by CIV rules. This means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order.

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RANDOM PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE SCREENING With due respect to passengers' privacy, the random and unannounced screening and inspection of passengers and their personal items is completed as quickly as possible - usually in less than a minute.

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