We have train tickets booked on Eurail. For April 2022. I would like as much information as I can get about travel by train between countries. Is there border patrol and covid tests necessary every time? Is a Canadian vaccine card recognized there? Are tourists welcomed? Any information I can get will be very helpful. I feel like I have lots of questions and when I start typing I forget some so if there’s something we should know I’d be grateful to hear about it!!!
Train travel between countries within the EU; Covid requirements.
It's way too early to tell what the situation will be like in April but in general, it depends on the country.
Use reopen.europa.eu as a starting point for information on COVID requirements but do check again shortly before you cross a border because things can and do change with only a few days notice.
As to border patrol: within the Schengen area, there are only spot checks.
It is probably pretty safe to assume that even by then you will need some kind of proof you have been vaccinated /boosted and not too long ago or so. This MUST be-in most cases, the EU QR-code and just a Canuck thing will not do. Check a knowledgeable general traveller forum like on tripadvisor where this very same point has been asked+answered a zillion timers already.
You do not need to worry too much about borders, but more about hotels and restaurants where they will check all the time.
The certificate can also be required at museums, shops etc if they are open at all.
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