Are there ID checks on the train between Copenhagen and Malmö?
Crossing the Øresund by train
Short answer
Yes, there are ongoing border checks when you enter Sweden, and they also cover travellers on the Øresund trains. Bring ID such as a passport or a driving licence, or order a Danish legitimationskort if you have neither. Sweden has notified controls on its land borders with Denmark for 12 November 2026 to 11 May 2027. Skånetrafiken has run the Øresund trains since 11 December 2022.
Why
- The checks are on entry to Sweden.
- Sweden has notified controls on its border with Denmark.
- Non-Nordic travellers need a passport or ID card.
Details
By car, the Øresund Bridge is the fastest way between Denmark and Sweden, and the toll depends on the length of the vehicle.
Tip
Keep your ID in your pocket, not in your suitcase, so you can show it on the train.
What may differ
The Swedish control periods are set for a limited time and can be extended or ended.
Common misconception
A train ticket is all you need to go from Copenhagen to Malmö.
What actually happens
You also need valid ID because of the Swedish border checks.
People also ask
- Do Danes need a passport for Sweden?
- Who runs the Øresund trains?
- Is there border control on the Øresund Bridge by car?
Sources
- DSB: Øresund trainsChecked at:
- European Commission: Temporary reintroduction of border controlChecked at:
- Øresundsbron: Home pageChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
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