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Do you need a passport on the night train from Copenhagen to Berlin?

ID on the night train

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Short answer

On Snälltåget night train between Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm, every traveller, including children, must carry a valid passport with an MRZ code or a national ID card of EU standard with an MRZ code or a chip. You show it at check-in, on board and during border controls. The rule covers the whole route between Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

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Why

  1. Children need their own ID document too.
  2. ID is checked at boarding and on board.
  3. Documents are also checked at border controls.

Details

The same ID rule applies on the dates when the night train runs on to or from Dresden.

Tip

Keep your passport or ID card where you can reach it during the night, as checks can happen on board.

What may differ

Border control rules between Denmark, Sweden and Germany can change at short notice.

Common misconception

Many think no ID is needed on trains inside the Schengen area.

What actually happens

On this night train a passport or EU ID card is required for every traveller.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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