European night trains

Leave in the evening, arrive in the morning fresh and ready to go

People in front of a night train | © OEBB - Harald Eisenberger People in front of a night train | © OEBB - Harald Eisenberger
 

Traveling by night train in Europe presents an eco-friendly alternative to flying and significantly helps reducing CO2 emissions. An other major benefit: taking the night train saves you the cost of a hotel and ensures you wake up in your new destination in the morning. With the comfort of your private sleeping compartment, you can enjoy a quiet and tranquil ambience to ensure a good night's sleep. Night trains also bring you directly to city centers, eliminating the hassle of often long and costly transfers.

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Night trains possibilities

Nightjet network from Switzerland

Nightjet route from Zurich

The night train is currently experiencing a revival due to awareness of environmental issues. We therefore recommend booking sleeper car seats early, especially in the most popular travel months and on weekends.

Travel relaxed on the overnight train (from Zurich):
to Vienna in 10:55 hours (1x daily)
to Graz in 10:55 hours (1x daily)
to Berlin in 11 hours
to Hamburg in 10 hours
to Amsterdam in 12 hours

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railtour Nightjet route | © railtour

ÖBB Nightjet

Experience the comfort of night train travel from Zurich to numerous destinations across Europe. Choose from a variety of options including affordable seats, couchette compartments for a cozy night's sleep or the luxury of a private sleeper cabin. Whether you're journeying solo, with family or as part of a group, there's an ideal category to suit your needs. This unique mode of travel is an experience you won't want to miss, give it a try at least once!

Direct night train journey times (from Zurich):
to Vienna in 10:55 hrs
to Graz in 10:55 hrs
to Berlin in 11 hours
to Hamburg in 10 hours
to Amsterdam in 12 hours

 
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Night train | © OEBB - Harald Eisenberger

Nightjet travel classes 

Nightjet offers you different travel categories, depending on your requirements

  • Standard sleeper cabin: Single, double and triple compartments can be booked. The compartments have their own washbasin, fixed beds, ladder and retractable table. Shared toilet and washing facility in each carriage
  • Deluxe sleeping car: Single, double and triple compartments can be booked. The compartments have their own bathroom with washbasin, shower and WC. Shower gel and towels are provided. (Best available category, similar to 1st class)
  • Included: Welcome drink, evening snack, welcome bag, made-up bed incl. blanket, sheets and pillow, towels and toiletries, à la carte breakfast and wake-up service at the desired time

Couchette compartments are equipped with 4 to 6 beds arranged one above another. Separate ladies' compartments can also be booked

  • Amenities: blanket, sheet and freshly made pillow on each bed. Shared toilet and washing facility in each carriage.  Compartments can be locked from the inside
  • Included: Viennese breakfast (coffee/tea, 1 roll, butter, jam) and mineral water
  • Catering: Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the menu on request by the attendants and served at your place
  • Comfort compartment: Up to 4 people with a new design and new features such as fixed beds, a retractable table, free Wi-Fi, compartment locking using an NFC card and adjustable ambient lighting
  • Privatised compartment: From 4 to 6 people (1 to 3 adults, max. 5 children up to the age of 14) who can travel in their own couchette compartment at a package price

  • A compartment offers space for 6 people
  • Shared toilet and washing facility in each carriage
  • Catering: Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the menu on request by the attendants in the couchette or sleeper coaches and served at your place
  • Catering: Drinks and snacks from the menu are available to passengers for a fee from the train crew in the couchette or sleeper car
  • Privatised compartment: On many Nightjet trains, up to 3 people can book their own seating compartment at a flat rate (limited number available)

EuroNight

ÖBB provides additional connections in cooperation with partner railroads, including Croatian Railways (HZ), Czech Railways (CD), Hungarian Railways (MAV), Polish Railways (PKP), and Slovakian Railways (ZSSK). These partners are responsible for operating the carriages and the onboard service. The quality and range of services on these trains may vary from one connection to another and differ from the ÖBB Nightjet experience.

EuroNight connections (from Zurich or Vienna)
Germany: Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Dresden, Leipzig
Hungary: Budapest
Slovakia: Bratislava
Croatia: Zagreb, Split, Rijeka
Austria: Graz
Poland: Warsaw
Czech Republic: Prague
Slovenia: Ljubljana

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