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ÖBB Nightjet

ÖBB Nightjet trains are operated by the Austrian railways (ÖBB) and offer an extensive overnight network throughout Europe. Travel from city to city comfortably during the night with ÖBB Nightjet and save the daytime for sightseeing. Travel to famous cities like Vienna, Munich, Rome and Berlin and arrive there well-rested, with a whole day of exploring ahead of you!

 

In December 2023, ÖBB introduced its ‘Nightjet of the new generation’. In addition to the most modern seats, couchettes and sleeping cars, it has a new concept called ‘Mini Cabin’. Passengers will now be able to sleep in private pods with the same comfort as modern couchettes. Information on the comfort categories of the new generation Nightjet can be found on their website.

 

ÖBB Nightjet routes

With so many routes to choose from, the ÖBB Nightjet is a great way to travel to destinations in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland. It has accommodation options to suit everyone and takes you to Europe's greatest cities while you sleep. 

 

Check this map of all routes served by ÖBB night trains. You can also find a complete overview in the list of train routes below or on the ÖBB Nightjet website.

 

ÖBB Nightjet routes

 

ÖBB Nightjet trains run on the following routes:

  • Vienna – Villach – Florence – Rome
  • Vienna – Villach – Padova – Verona – Milan – Genoa – La Spezia
  • Vienna – Linz – Salzburg – Villach – Udine – Venice 
  • Vienna – Arlberg – Feldkirch – Bregenz 
  • Vienna – Linz – Buchs – Zurich 
  • Vienna – Linz – Passau – Hannover – Hamburg 
  • Graz – Vienna – Wroclaw – Berlin 
  • Vienna – Linz – Hamm – Münster – Amersfoort – Amsterdam 
  • Vienna – Linz – Salzburg – Munich – Strasbourg – Paris Gare de l'Est 
  • Vienna – Linz – Salzburg – Munich – Cologne – Brussels
  • Zurich – Feldkirch – Leoben – Graz 
  • Zurich – Basel – Freiburg – Hannover – Hamburg *
  • Zurich – Basel – Freiburg – Magdeburg – Berlin *
  • Zurich – Basel – Frankfurt – Cologne – Amsterdam *
  • Innsbruck – Munich – Hannover – Hamburg 
  • Innsbruck – Munich – Hamm – Münster – Amersfoort – Amsterdam
  • Munich – Salzburg – Villach – Bologna – Florence – Rome 
  • Munich – Salzburg – Padova – Verona – Milan – Genoa – La Spezia 
  • Stuttgart – Munich – Salzburg – Villach – Udine – Venice 
  • Berlin – Halle – Erfurt – Strasbourg – Paris Gare de l'Est 

 

* This route has a seating carriage run by Deutsche Bahn. For this carriage, reservations are not mandatory.

 

Please note that some trains run only on specific days a week and/or only in a specific period of the year (for example, only in summer). Check the ÖBB Nightjet website for this information. Follow the steps described below:

 

1. Click the hyperlink in the text above, this will bring you to the ÖBB website.

 

2. On this page, click the destination you want to travel to by ÖBB Nightjet.

 

3. Locate the 'journey planner' on the page. Fill in the country where you will be departing from.

 

4. You'll get a list of trains that leave from your country of origin to your destination.

 

5. Click the train to see more information.

 

6. Under the list with stops, you'll find timetable information specifying what days of the week (and what period of the year) the train runs.

EuroNight routes (by ÖBB and partners)
  • Vienna – Linz – Buchs – Zurich
  • Munich – Vienna – Krakow – Warsaw 
  • Zurich – Villach/Graz – Zagreb 
  • Zurich – Frankfurt – Leipzig – Prague *
  • Budapest – Vienna – Zurich
  • Budapest – Vienna – Stuttgart 
  • Budapest – Bratislava – Berlin
  • Budapest – Bratislava – Prague – Dresden – Berlin 
  • Stuttgart – Ljubljana/Graz – Zagreb 
  • Berlin – Hamburg – Stockholm 
  • Bratislava – Vienna – Graz – Maribor – Split 

 

* This route has a seating carriage run by Deutsche Bahn. For this carriage, reservations are not mandatory. 

You can find more information on these connections on the EuroNight trains webpage

 

Reservations

 

Reservations on the ÖBB Nightjet trains are compulsory and dynamic, which means that they can differ based on availability and the specific route. We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible, especially for travel in the high season (May to September). 

 

As a rule, you can book night trains (with NJ and EN train numbers) up to 6 months in advance. Your reservation can be cancelled free of charge up to 15 days before the first day of travel.

 

Travellers with a 1st or 2nd class Pass can book reservations in all the accommodation types mentioned below. 

How to make reservations for the ÖBB Nightjet

You can reserve your sleeping accommodation on the ÖBB Nightjet using the channels below

 

* Note: Some ÖBB Nightjet trains (on the routes Zurich – Hamburg, Zurich – Berlin, and Zurich – Amsterdam) have a seating carriage where seat reservations are not mandatory. You can still decide to book your reservations for an extra booking fee using the channels below or the DB website

 

Interrail reservation self-service system

Administration costs when booking through Interrail self-service

  • € 2,- p.p.per train
  • Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)

With railway carriers

Other online services

Read an explanation of how each booking platform works: How do I book my reservations

 

Locally at the train station in Austria

 

By Phone

  • By calling the ÖBB Customer Service
  • When calling, you’ll hear a menu in German. Select extension “1” for train information and bookings. The booking centre can deliver your reservations to any country you prefer, without charging any booking fees. The delivery fee is €5. You can also pick up your reservations at major Austrian train stations — just take your order number to a ticket office. This call centre can make reservations for most European high-speed and night trains.

 

What is required once you board a night train

  • When you board the train, the conductors will ask to see:
    • Your Interrail Pass: You can just add the journey to My Trip and activate it using the toggle before boarding. In the 'My Pass' section, simply tap on "show ticket" to show your day ticket during ticket inspection.  
      NOTE: if you have a paper Pass, the conductor might keep it for the night and return it in the morning. 
    • Your reservation: A mobile version of your reservation is accepted.

 

Facilities and services

Accommodation:

  • Seats
  • Couchettes
  • Comfort couchettes (Certain routes only)
  • Sleepers
  • Comfort/Deluxe Sleepers (Including shower)
  • Mini Cabins – on routes where the ‘new generation Nightjet’  operates.

See Comfort Categories – Nightjet for more information.

 

Other:  

  • Air conditioning
  • Travel assistance for disabilities
  • Power sockets (Only on select routes/accommodations)
  • Snacks, drinks and breakfast (Only included for certain accommodations)
  • WiFi (On Hamburg – Vienna/Innsbruck route only)

Facilities may differ per train and route.

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