ÖBB Nightjet

Travel relaxed through Europe overnight

Night train | © OEBB - Harald Eisenberger Night train | © OEBB - Harald Eisenberger

The ÖBB Nightjet takes you comfortably overnight to numerous European metropolitan destinations. While you sleep, you travel stress-free from city centre to city centre. Various comfort categories – from seats and couchettes to private sleeper compartments – ensure a restful journey tailored to your needs.

Nightjet Travel Classes

The Nightjet offers a range of travel classes tailored to your individual needs.

Sleeper Car

  • Sleeper Standard: Compartments available for single, double, or triple occupancy. The compartments are equipped with a private washbasin. Each carriage also offers additional washing facilities with toilet and shower. Free access to the ÖBB lounges at the train station. 
  • Sleeper Plus: Deluxe compartments available for single, double, or triple occupancy. The compartments feature a private bathroom with washbasin, shower, and toilet. Shower gel and towels are provided. (Best available category, comparable to 1st class). Free access to the ÖBB and DB lounges at the train station. 
  • Included: Welcome service (water, aperitif), made-up bed including blanket, sheets, and pillow, towels and soap, à la carte breakfast with a hot beverage, call system, wake-up service at your preferred time. Beverages as well as hot and cold snacks can be purchased separately from the menu in the compartment from the onboard team.

Couchette Car

Couchette compartments are equipped with 4 or 6 berths. The berths are arranged in two or three tiers. They are ideal for groups or families. Women-only compartments can also be booked.

  • Amenities: Blankets, sheets, and freshly made pillow on each berth; washrooms and restrooms in the carriage; compartments can be locked from the inside.
  • Included: Mineral water and a Viennese breakfast (coffee/tea, 1 bread roll, butter, jam).
  • Catering: Drinks and hot and cold snacks can also be purchased from the menu in the compartment from the onboard team.
  • Comfort Compartments: For 4 people; these feature a new design and additional amenities such as more comfortable berths, a fold-away table, and free Wi-Fi.
  • Private Compartments: Up to 6 people (1–3 adults, max. 5 children up to 14 years old) can travel together at a fixed price in a private couchette compartment.

Seating Car

  • Seat: 6 seats (2nd class) in one compartment
  • Hygiene: Washing and toilet facilities in the carriage
  • Catering: Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the menu offered by the onboard team in the sleeper and couchette cars.
  • Private Compartment: On many Nightjet trains, up to 3 people can book a private seating compartment at a fixed price (limited availability).

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. Dogs are only permitted on the ÖBB Nightjet if you book an entire compartment. Dogs are not allowed in the Mini Cabin. You can purchase a dog ticket on board the train, by telephone or at the ticket counter. Assistance dogs travel free of charge and do not require a muzzle. Small and non-dangerous animals may travel free of charge in a closed container measuring up to 90 × 60 × 40 cm, provided it can be stowed in the luggage rack. On certain EuroNight trains, dogs are not permitted in couchette and sleeper carriages.
  • Yes. Bikes can be taken on selected Nightjet services between Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. You will need a separate ticket and a booking for this. Depending on the route, either three or six bicycle spaces are available.
  • Yes. For wheelchair users, an accessible multi-purpose compartment is available in the couchette carriage, depending on the service. It accommodates one person in a wheelchair, one accompanying person and one assistance dog. The compartment is for private use; à la carte breakfast is included.