Travel responsibly abroad

This page was updated on August 26, 2022.

Always check the current travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before, during and after the trip. Also check the guidelines of the countries you are passing through.

Train travel guidelines and rules

On this page you will find the corona guidelines on travelling by train in Europe. The corona guidelines are listed per train carrier operating to and from the Netherlands. Are you looking for train companies that do not operate in the Netherlands? Consult the website of the railway company in the country concerned.

Guidelines travelling by train

Eurostar

No restrictions

Thalys

No restrictions

Intercity Brussels

No restrictions

ICE International

• Wearing a medical-grade mask (FFP2/KN95 mask) is mandatory. The obligation also applies at stations and platforms.
• In the bistro on board the ICE only "take away" catering is available. No service is provided. Payment by credit card is preferred. In some trains it is possible to pay with PIN.
• The lounges are closed at the German stations.

Intercity Berlin

• Wearing a medical-grade mask (FFP2/KN95 mask) is mandatory. The obligation also applies at stations and platforms.
• In the bistro on board the ICE only "take away" catering is available. No service is provided. Payment by credit card is preferred. In some trains it is possible to pay with PIN.
• The lounges are closed at the German stations.

Nightjet

• For journeys within Germany, wearing a medical-grade mask (FFP2/KN95 mask) is mandatory,

Guidelines and rules per country

Below you can see the rules and guidelines for travelling by train per country or find the link to the local authorities. The measures can change per country or area and per day. It is possible that the information shown is no longer complete or up to date. You cannot derive any rights from this overview. It is your own responsibility to check which travel restrictions apply to your trip. Therefore, always check the current travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from the government of the country of destination or the countries you are travelling through.

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