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From Amsterdam via Germany to Switzerland; then to southern Italy, continuing by (overnight) ferry to Montenegro and Croatia, our journey takes us through Slovakia and from there back to the Netherlands. What makes it special is that we are travelling with our three-month-old son.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While our own parents advised us against it (too stressful, too hot, too dangerous, etc.), all of our friends with children encouraged us to do it. They said now was the best time for it, and that later it would only get more complicated (until it became easier again at some point).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At first, it made sense to us: the little one doesn't need much more than love, food (which we always have with us for free) and a dry nappy from time to time. Travelling on night trains seemed particularly suitable – after all, that's when he mainly sleeps, and the gentle rocking of the train does its part.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9619.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A picture of a Frecciargento train, with almost no people in the carriage.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9619.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9619.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Journey on the (virtually empty) EC from Olten to Milan\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The journey via Germany (ICE with a change in Frankfurt) and Switzerland (direct train from Olten to Milan) went relatively well. Of course, several hours on a crowded train mean a lot of new impressions for a baby. Our son therefore found it noticeably difficult to fall asleep. That's why we put him in our baby sling, especially towards the end of the journey, and walked with him through the train – it works better than any sleeping pill (not that we would need such a thing...). Also cool: most modern express trains have a toilet compartment with a changing table. But we're not really talking about normal trains here, but rather...\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9620.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A picture of a night train couchette car at Milan station\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9620.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9620.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Boarding the Intercity Notte 755 with final destination Lecce\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Night trains! For our first night train adventure with our son, we chose the connection from Milan to Bari. It was important to us that we could book a private compartment so that we wouldn't disturb other passengers if he started crying. Children usually travel free on night trains if they don't need their own bed. As our son currently still sleeps in our bed, this is not necessary. We also have a kind of mini pop-up tent with a mattress with us. There would be just enough space for it next to the bed in the compartment. Tip: Incidentally, a mattress like this can also be placed on the tables in express trains – ergonomic, if junior needs to lie down for a while.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We booked the express train from Olten to Milan and the night train to Bari \u003Ca href=\"https://lefrecce.it/Channels.Website.WEB/#/white-label/MINISITI?isRoundTrip=false&departureStation=Olten&arrivalStation=Bari&departureDate=17-10-2025&departureTime=21%3A15&noOfAdults=1&searchSolutions=false&lang=en&minisitiCallBackId=58362\" rel=\"noreferrer\">in the nightride.com shop\u003C/a>. Total cost for both connections: just under 410 euros. We travelled in a \u003Cstrong>private 2-person sleeper cabin\u003C/strong> (at Trenitalia, this is somewhat awkwardly called ‘Vagone Letto Relax Doppia - Cabina Intera’, see \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-these-cabins-are-available#trenitalia\" rel=\"noreferrer\">our translation guide\u003C/a>). These compartments are located in the carriages marked ‘Deluxe’ on the outside. The couchette cars, on the other hand, are listed under “Comfort”, and the seating cars under ‘Base’.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/\" class=\"button button--green\">Book your trip to Puglia now\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>At 9:30 p.m., the night train welcomes us at Milano Centrale. A friendly steward helps us settle into our compartment. Ticket inspection, no lengthy explanations, just the one important question: \u003Cem>Caffè o tè?\u003C/em> For breakfast. A certain anticipation spreads.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first thing that catches our eye are the four generous bottles of water, two with gas and two without. There is also a goodie bag with items such as sleep masks and even toothbrushes.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9623.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The goodie bag contains a white sleep mask\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9623.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9623.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">It looks stylish, but does it really block out all light?\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9622.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Toothpaste is applied to a toothbrush on the night train\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9622.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9622.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">A wooden toothbrush and ‘organic’ toothpaste are also provided\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>This is our first time travelling on a night train in Italy, and we are pleasantly surprised by the sleeping compartments, which are certainly getting on in years but are well maintained and inviting.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9800.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"View of the washbasin in the night train compartment\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9800.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9800.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The compartment looks fairly modern\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>We are also delighted with the spacious beds, which are already made up. There is plenty of room for Junior to sleep next to one of his parents. It is important to mention at this point that you should already be familiar with sleeping with your child in the same bed and know the necessary safety precautions (including no blankets near the head, breastfeeding as the main source of nutrition, no alcohol or drug consumption). If the baby is lying on the wall side, there is no danger of them falling out.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/09/DSC_9799.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A baby lies on a nighttrain bed\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/09/DSC_9799.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/09/DSC_9799.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Sleep well!\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>For our son, the night on the train feels just like any other. At least, he doesn't seem unusually restless or anything like that. We also sleep pretty well. At around 6:30 a.m., our natural alarm clock goes off and we open our eyes. It's already light outside; the sun has just risen. Every now and then, the blue Adriatic Sea flashes by on the left side of the train (unfortunately not on our side).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A little later, the steward serves the long-awaited breakfast, or rather the long-awaited espresso. The former consists of pre-packaged snacks including jam, the latter is probably unique in Europe. This is because it is (still) made using a real portafilter machine and tastes authentically Italian. Okay, Timo is a coffee snob and he'll stop now.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9801.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Various breakfast items packaged in plastic, including espresso\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9801.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9801.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The instant breakfast\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9802.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"An espresso with light brown foam\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9802.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9802.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">That's how it's supposed to be!\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9803.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A portafilter machine on the night train\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9803.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9803.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The origin is quickly clarified\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>At 7:40 a.m., we arrive at Bari Centrale right on time. We treat ourselves to a cappuccino at the station café (after all, it's not yet 11 a.m.) and go in search of our hire car, which will take us through the Apulian countryside – unfortunately poorly served by public transport.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9804.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Bari railway station with the Intercity Notte night train\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/08/DSC_9804.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/DSC_9804.JPG 835w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Arrival punctually at 07:40 in Bari\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Our conclusion about our first night on the train with our child: a great experience that we can recommend to everyone. Especially on Italian night trains (and that's not just because of the espresso...)\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/09/DSC_9799-1.JPG","2025-09-01T17:53:17.000+02:00","2025-09-02T07:08:31.000+02:00","From Olten to Bari on the Adriatic coast – by express train and night train. And with our baby. Find out how it went here.",[138,139],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},{"id":140,"name":141,"slug":142,"profile_image":143,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":144},"672de51dc6647f0001e5eeeb","Valérie de Jongh","valerie","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/val.jpg","https://blog.nightride.com/author/valerie/",[146,147],{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},"https://blog.nightride.com/night-train-with-a-baby-on-the-treno-notte-to-bari/",5,"A baby lies on a night train bed","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Wide beds on the Intercity Notte\u003C/span>",{"id":155,"uuid":156,"title":157,"slug":158,"html":159,"comment_id":155,"feature_image":160,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":161,"updated_at":162,"published_at":163,"custom_excerpt":164,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":165,"tags":179,"primary_author":182,"primary_tag":10,"url":183,"excerpt":164,"reading_time":184,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":185,"feature_image_caption":186},"6880d4a2bc90e70001215f7f","d81cbcb2-f2e0-4b42-8462-a9373cea7f9e","A truly exceptional night train through Finland","a-truly-exceptional-night-train-through-finland","\u003Cp>For three weeks, Jonathan and François traveled through Sweden, Norway, and Finland with \u003Cstrong>Interrail\u003C/strong>: almost entirely by rail, sometimes by water, and rarely by bus. We also traveled on night trains—one of which particularly impressed us: the \u003Cstrong>night train from Helsinki to Kolari\u003C/strong>. It is a train that confidently and reliably connects the south with the north of this vast country—a train with an important mission.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Note: Unfortunately, nightride.com does not yet offer Finnish night trains – but we are working on it! Until then, you can book your Interrail pass via nightride.com:\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/interrail\" class=\"button button--green\">Travel through Europe with an Interrail pass\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch2 id=\"start-in-helsinki\">Start in Helsinki\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Before taking the night train to northern Finland, we had a few days to explore the city of Helsinki. At first, Helsinki seemed a little rough and unpolished to us. But when we looked back at Helsinki from the island of \u003Cem>Suomenlinna \u003C/em>in the evening, the city on the wild archipelago coast showed itself from a completely different side.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6436.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"View from Suomenlinna Island to Helsinki city center.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6436.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6436.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6436.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6436.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">View from Suomenlinna Island to Helsinki city center.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Helsinki feels authentic, confident, and open. And never intrusive. It is the people who make the city so special. We got to know Finns who are reserved, but at the same time very warm, friendly, and helpful. And we became acquainted with the dry, sometimes slightly dark Finnish humor, which is really good for you. The extremely clean city has its rough edges, but also a kind of individuality and self-confidence that we began to like. That's why it's not easy to say goodbye.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6413.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Helsinki is a city that can be explored by tram.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6413.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6413.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6413.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6413.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Helsinki is a city that can be explored by tram.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-adventure-begins\">The adventure begins\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>With these intense impressions, we stand on the platform of \u003Cem>Helsingin Päärautatieasema\u003C/em>, Helsinki's main train station, and board our night train heading north. It is shortly before 8 p.m. and we quickly find our compartment with its own toilet and shower. The door to the compartment is open, and the key card is in the lock. We haven't encountered any accompanying staff yet. Since everything is very self-explanatory, we haven't missed them so far.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6510.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The night train from Helsinki to Kolari, ready to depart.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6510.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6510.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6510.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6510.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The night train from Helsinki to Kolari, ready to depart.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>We don't skimp on night train travel so that we can really enjoy the journey. The trip costs just €123.80 for two people. This is in a sleeper car with its own toilet and shower. An amazingly low price. The Interrail discount is so small that it's not even worth using an Interrail day.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_7336-1.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The result: amazingly affordable for what Finnish Railways has to offer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1061\" height=\"1740\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_7336-1.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_7336-1.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_7336-1.JPEG 1061w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The result: amazingly affordable for what Finnish Railways has to offer.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>We wondered beforehand why such low prices for a thousand kilometers in a spacious two-person compartment were even possible. The answer to this question lies in the obviousness, or rather the necessity, of this train. Night trains are a matter of course here in Finland, because they fulfill an important task in this huge country, reliably connecting people in the southern regions with those in the north. Regardless of weather and season. Night trains are therefore subsidized by the Finnish government. If you would like to learn more about this, we recommend our report on our visit to the VR state railway maintenance facility in Helsinki. The link can be found at the end of this blog post.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6462_compressed.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Heavy metal from and in Helsinki: this is where the state railway's passenger trains are maintained.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6462_compressed.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6462_compressed.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6462_compressed.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6462_compressed.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Heavy metal from and in Helsinki: this is where the state railway's passenger trains are maintained.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The night train service is popular: the train is well occupied and leaves Helsinki right on time at 8:29 p.m. The Finnish railways really do seem to be reliable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We booked the trip via the VR (\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vr.fi/en\">Valtionrautatiet – Finnish State Railways\u003C/a>) app, which was very quick and easy. In addition to older single-story sleeping cars with shared compartments, there are luxurious two-person compartments in large double-decker sleeping cars. And they are really impressive: due to the wider and higher carriages (in Finland, the railways run on a wider gauge than in the rest of Europe), there is plenty of space even in double-decker carriages. The additional space is used innovatively here in Finland. For example, there are lockers, telephone booths, and staffed luggage drop-off points on the train.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6522.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Even in the side aisles of the carriages, there is plenty of space.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6522.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6522.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6522.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6522.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Even in the side aisles of the carriages, there is plenty of space.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The beds are very comfortable and long enough even for taller people like us. Towels hang in the shower, and shower gel and soap are provided. The WiFi also works perfectly (where there is network coverage). Everything is extremely clean and works flawlessly—as is the case with almost everything here in Finland. And the cars from the 1990s still look modern.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-best-car-on-the-train\">The best car on the train\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>And there's something else on the bed: a brochure with the dining car menu, explicitly titled: The best car on the train. The brochure promises a wide range of snacks, drinks, and hot meals. Since we had already heard and read about the Finnish dining cars, we immediately make our way there. And here we are fascinated once again. The spacious and cozy car really invites you to enjoy dinner.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6512.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The restaurant is still completely empty, but that will soon change after the departure.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6512.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6512.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6512.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6512.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The restaurant is still completely empty, but that will soon change after the departure.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>We order a salad as a starter, followed by meatballs with mashed potatoes. The food is served directly at our table. It is presented on porcelain plates with real cutlery. The whole experience feels solid and is a far cry from plastic cutlery and paper plates. And the food tastes really good.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6516.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Meatballs with mashed potatoes – a classic dish served in the dining car of the Kolari night train.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6516.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6516.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6516.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6516.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Meatballs with mashed potatoes – a classic dish served in the dining car of the Kolari night train.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Shortly after we have been served our meal, with the train still rattling through the suburbs of Helsinki, we come to an abrupt halt. Somewhat perplexed, we look out of the window and expect an announcement that there is a problem with the locomotive, a signal, or a switch. However, no announcement is made.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6509.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The single-story restaurant car follows right behind our double-decker sleeping car.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6509.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6509.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6509.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6509.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The single-story restaurant car follows right behind our double-decker sleeping car.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Instead, the restaurant employee, who could be described as a chef, peeks out of his galley and calls out to the dining room that the car carriages are now being coupled up. It will continue immediately afterwards. Another special feature of these night trains is the car transport service offered by VR. The car is driven to a suburb of Helsinki, where the road vehicles are then driven onto special car transport wagons (also two-story, partially covered).\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6531.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The car transport wagons at the end of the train: an ingenious concept from Finnish state railway VR.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6531.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6531.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6531.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6531.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The car transport wagons at the end of the train: an ingenious concept from Finnish state railway VR.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The drivers then board the night train, while their cars are transported on the car carriage at the rear. And this is where these carriages are coupled with the cars. We think this is an ingenious service. Especially in winter, we imagine the road conditions to be quite arctic, dark, and nasty. Instead of having to drive hundreds of kilometers on the road, there is this alternative offered by Finnish Railways. It is obviously very popular, as the train and restaurant fill up considerably after this stop. After dinner, we make room for other passengers and disappear into our berth.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"skandinavisk-frukost\">\u003Cstrong>Skandinavisk frukost\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The next morning, we wake up after a deep sleep. The carriages roll along very smoothly and you can hardly feel that the train is moving. As always on night trains, the first glance out of the window in the morning is a very special moment: where is the train now? Are we running on time or were there delays during the night? So much can happen over a good 1,000 kilometers of track. But our train is running on time. We are just leaving Kemi, where the locomotive was changed. Instead of an electric locomotive, two diesel locomotives are now pulling us further north. The route from \u003Cem>Kemi to Kolari\u003C/em> is not electrified. Another special feature is that such a long and heavy night train is pulled by two diesel locomotives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We look forward to breakfast and reach the restaurant car just as the train crosses the Arctic Circle. The landscape has changed in the meantime, becoming barren and gray, with remnants of snow lying in the forests. And it looks cold outside. Breakfast would also have been served in the compartment, but we prefer the best car on the train. Just like in a hotel, this is no problem. We give the staff our compartment number and they note in the system that we had breakfast in the restaurant car.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, breakfast is as barren as the landscape outside. There is warm porridge with a few blueberries on top, accompanied by coffee. This porridge is not exactly a culinary gem, but the Skandinavisk frukost efficiently satisfies our hunger.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6524.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The next morning in the dining car.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6524.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6524.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6524.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6524.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The next morning in the dining car.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>After breakfast, there is just enough time to brush our teeth and pack our bags – the train will soon arrive in Kolari. Shortly afterwards, we pull into the station, ten minutes early. We step out of the train into the freezing cold morning and head straight for the warm waiting room at the station. There isn't much to see of Kolari itself; the station seems to be in the middle of the forest and it smells of freshly cut wood. Next to the track with the platform is a timber loading facility where tree trunks are loaded onto freight trains from a miserably long pile of wood.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6539-3.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Diesel instead of electricity: these two diesel locomotives pulled us all the way to Kolari.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6539-3.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6539-3.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6539-3.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6539-3.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Diesel instead of electricity: these two diesel locomotives pulled us all the way to Kolari.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"a-truly-exceptional-night-train\">A truly exceptional night train\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>We agree: this is a truly exceptional night train. Neither of us has ever seen anything like it. Everything works, it is punctual, clean, modern, and reliable. You can count on this train, and everything runs smoothly and confidently. You can really sense that this train is not just an additional service, but an important and integral part of Finland's transport infrastructure.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6533.JPEG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The two authors in front of the night train in Kolari.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6533.JPEG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6533.JPEG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6533.JPEG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6533.JPEG 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The two authors in front of the night train in Kolari.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>After unloading the road vehicles from the car transporters, the drivers get back into their vehicles and drive away. And calm returns to this lonely station, so far north in beautiful Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>If you would like to learn more about the entire journey, we recommend Jonathan and François' travel blog and website, which offer many tips and tricks for traveling by train in Scandinavia: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.schwedenreis.li/reisen/2025-stockholm-helsinki-kolari-lulea-narvik-lofoten-are\">Schwedenreis.li\u003C/a> (in German).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Jonathan and François visited the VR FleetCare plant in Helsinki, the maintenance division of Finnish State Railways. At the plant, Jonathan and François learned a lot about night trains in Finland. You can find this report here: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.schwedenreis.li/reisen/2025-stockholm-helsinki-kolari-lulea-narvik-lofoten-are/bericht-vr-fleetcare\">Report on the visit to VR FleetCare\u003C/a> (in German).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Would you also like to travel through Europe with Interrail? Then book your ticket right here via Night Ride:\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/interrail\" class=\"button button--green\">Travel through Europe with an Interrail pass\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6614_compressed-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Kolari is the northernmost point of the regularly serviced Finnish rail network.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_6614_compressed-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_6614_compressed-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_6614_compressed-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6614_compressed-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Kolari is the northernmost point of the regularly serviced Finnish rail network.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_6623_compressed.jpg","2025-07-23T14:25:06.000+02:00","2025-07-23T14:52:56.000+02:00","2025-07-23T14:38:57.000+02:00","Anyone traveling on a night train in Finland will be amazed by the moderate prices, perfect service, and high punctuality. The Finland night trains, which are important for transportation, are well worth the trip!",[166,173],{"id":167,"name":168,"slug":169,"profile_image":170,"cover_image":171,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":172},"6772d1541ccf1e0001cb1f26","Francois Rast","francois","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/Francois_m-1.jpg","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/R_336_Store_Mosse.jpg","https://blog.nightride.com/author/francois/",{"id":174,"name":175,"slug":176,"profile_image":177,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":178},"67371ef66b2b740001d6b030","Jonathan Noack","jonathan","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/T05D6PHL2NB-U0800EL8QUV-89aeafc08dc8-512-1-.png","https://blog.nightride.com/author/jonathan/",[180,181],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":167,"name":168,"slug":169,"profile_image":170,"cover_image":171,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":172},"https://blog.nightride.com/a-truly-exceptional-night-train-through-finland/",8,"The northernmost point of the Finnish rail network: Kolari station with night train.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The northernmost point of the Finnish rail network: Kolari station with night train.\u003C/span>",{"id":188,"uuid":189,"title":190,"slug":191,"html":192,"comment_id":188,"feature_image":193,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":194,"updated_at":195,"published_at":196,"custom_excerpt":197,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":198,"tags":200,"primary_author":203,"primary_tag":10,"url":204,"excerpt":197,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":197,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":205},"6875dcacbc90e70001215f25","ae292894-c5e2-4280-9ce5-415b39a61e5a","All you need to know about the Basel-Malmö night train","all-you-need-to-know-about-the-basel-malmo-night-train","\u003Cp>Yay, the night train to Sweden is coming (after all)! After years of political back and forth (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/de/blog/schweizer-nachtzuge-nach-rom-und-barcelona-der-zwischenstand\" rel=\"noreferrer\">details see this blog post in German\u003C/a>), the Swiss government has spoken out in favour of supporting the new line from Switzerland through Germany and Denmark to Sweden. On 10 July 2025, the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) announced the details of the support (\u003Ca href=\"https://www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/F6z_kZnU06_JTt4uH_kwI\" rel=\"noreferrer\">press release in German\u003C/a>). We have summarised the answers to the most important questions below. Not everything is known yet; where we do not (yet) know something, we will indicate this. We plan to update the overview on a regular basis.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find your desired night train connection now!\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"when-does-the-basel-malm%C3%B6-service-start\">When does the Basel-Malmö service start?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The night train is scheduled to run from April 2026 according to the FOT's press release.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"where-does-the-night-train-stop\">Where does the night train stop?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>A stopover in \u003Cstrong>Copenhagen \u003C/strong>in the morning has been confirmed. The \u003Ca href=\"https://zugpost.org/nachtzug-basel-schweden/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Zugpost\u003C/a> assumes that the train will also stop in Freiburg, Offenburg and Frankfurt - possibly also in \u003Cstrong>Hamburg\u003C/strong>, although there is already a Nightjet connection there. But that is speculation. The timetable will provide clarity.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"what-facilities-are-there-on-board\">What facilities are there on board?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>In all likelihood, there will be classic couchette coaches with 6 and 4-berth compartments as well as \u003Cstrong>sleeper compartments\u003C/strong> with washbasins and up to three beds. WC and washroom facilities will be located in the corridor.\u003Cbr>Background: The train will be operated as a co-operation between SBB and RDC Germany (ÖBB is exceptionally not on board). The latter already provide the carriages for the night train from Zurich and Basel to Amsterdam (the two Niks have written a \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/travelling-from-basel-to-amsterdam-by-night-train\" rel=\"noreferrer\">trip report here\u003C/a>). As the \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/routes-on-which-the-nightjet-of-the-new-generation-is-running\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Nightjets of the new generation\u003C/a> will be used on this route from December 2025, it is reasonable to assume that these RDC carriages will be used for services to Sweden in future. SBB itself has expressed this view to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/bahn-statt-flugreisen-47-millionen-franken-vom-bund-fuer-nachtzugverbindung-nach-malmoe\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Swiss radio\u003C/a>. This means that older wagons, \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/swiss-night-trains-so-common-are-problems\" rel=\"noreferrer\">which have often been prone to faults in the past\u003C/a>, will tend to be used. However, as these will not be used daily on the new route (see next section), \u003Ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/drehscheibe/comments/1lxtn5h/comment/n2otx6r/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the failure rate is likely to be lower\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"how-frequently-will-the-train-run\">How frequently will the train run?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>This is indicated in the FOT's press release: the train will ‘only’ run \u003Cstrong>three times a week\u003C/strong> and in each direction. However, nothing is yet known about the exact frequency and the constellation of outward and return journeys.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"when-will-tickets-be-available-to-buy\">When will tickets be available to buy?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>We assume that this will be possible from the timetable change in December this year.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"how-much-will-the-tickets-cost\">How much will the tickets cost?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>We can only speculate about this at the moment. We assume that the tickets will be similar to those for the Zurich - Amsterdam connection (not least because the same rolling stock will be used). In other words, from CHF 100 for a seat in a couchette carriage, from CHF 150 for a seat in a sleeper carriage (in a triple constellation with two other passengers).\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-will-the-night-train-to-malm%C3%B6-be-available\">How long will the night train to Malmö be available?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Heretical question, yes. But it's a valid one, because night trains are rarely profitable under the current circumstances and are often dependent on subsidies. For the time being, federal funding runs until 2030 - so we should be able to enjoy the train for at least five years.\u003C/p>","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1623873823761-56dab00381ee?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fG1hbG0lQzMlQjZ8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzUyMjM1NjEwfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000","2025-07-15T06:44:28.000+02:00","2025-09-24T14:54:23.000+02:00","2025-07-15T06:58:36.000+02:00","Here you will find the answers to the most important questions about the new night train from Switzerland via Germany and Denmark to Sweden.",[199],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[201,202],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-basel-malmo-night-train/","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Picture: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@karlhornfeldt?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Karl Hörnfeldt\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> / \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":207,"uuid":208,"title":209,"slug":210,"html":211,"comment_id":207,"feature_image":212,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":213,"updated_at":214,"published_at":215,"custom_excerpt":216,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":217,"tags":226,"primary_author":229,"primary_tag":10,"url":230,"excerpt":216,"reading_time":231,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":232,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":233,"feature_image_caption":234},"68651d068459590001bb6192","cc369649-1fd4-4a8b-93b0-873da6428dbd","The Treno Notte: A Love Story","night-trains-in-italy","\u003Cp>Tamtam – Tamtam – Tamtam\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I lie awake, listening to the clatter of the wheels.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tamtam – Tamtam – Tamtam\u003C/p>\u003Cp>My train rushes south through a mild Italian September night.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tamtam – Tamtam – Tamtam\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It’s the year 2009, and I am 11 years old. Despite the soothing rhythm of the wheels, I can’t fall asleep because I’m too excited. Finally back on the night train! Finally heading south to southern Italy again!\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/trenitalia-night-trains-across-italiy\" class=\"button button--green\">Discover all night trains in Italy\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/3a--2-.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Already as a small child, I was a regular passenger in Italian night trains.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2667\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/3a--2-.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/3a--2-.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/3a--2-.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w2400/2025/06/3a--2-.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Already as a small child, I was a regular passenger in Italian night trains.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>A first hint of adventure and wanderlust had already stirred when our blue-and-white Cisalpino tilting train pulled into Basel. On board, I heard Italian for the very first time, and before long my mother ordered her first real Italian espresso.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I was fascinated as I marveled at the countless bridges and tunnels in the mountain landscape while the train climbed the Gotthard north ramp. I watched how the houses changed as we passed through Ticino, and when we finally arrived at Milano Centrale, I felt as if I had entered another world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The huge station hall, the crowds of people, the foreign language, and all the kitschy souvenirs captivated me completely. But after a good slice of pizza on the platform, the true highlight of my holiday journey arrived: the \u003Cstrong>Treno Notte\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_20200906_205821.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The highlight of every trip to Italy: the Treno Notte.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_20200906_205821.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_20200906_205821.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_20200906_205821.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_20200906_205821.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The highlight of every trip to Italy: the \u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Treno Notte\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"by-night-train-to-the-south\">By night train to the south\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Even though I lie awake with excitement, the Italian night train feels familiar. For as long as I can remember, my family has taken the night train to southern Italy once a year. Year after year, we would board the \u003Cstrong>Treno Notte\u003C/strong> in Milano Centrale and travel to Lecce, in the heel of Italy, the Salento. For me, taking the night train has always meant holidays in Italy, and holidays in Italy have always meant the night train.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>That’s why I’m already looking forward to the plastic-wrapped cornetto and the UHT milk the conductor will bring us the next morning. But for now, I listen to the clatter of the wheels.\u003Cbr>Tamtam – Tamtam – Tamtam\u003Cbr>Soon the night train will reach Rimini. But I won’t notice anymore. Full of anticipation for the morning and the vacation in the south, I finally fall asleep.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Five years later, and 500 rail kilometers further south, I wake up in the sleeping car just before six in the morning. Again, I’m excited, because this is my first night train trip without my parents. The journey feels like adventure and independence, like a step into adulthood. I am old enough to travel on my own, and I even get to share this experience with someone new. In the bunk above me, my best friend is still sleeping—he has never been to the sea and has never spent the night on a train. Together we are traveling back to the Salento, where my family has already been on vacation for a few days.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I push the blind up a little and blink sleepily out the window. Outside, the sea glides past, shimmering in the red sunrise. Long after this trip, it remained one of my happiest and most vivid memories.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-intercity-notte-of-trenitalia\">The InterCity Notte of Trenitalia\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Today, another 11 years later, I no longer wake up every time out of excitement when I take the night train. Now I sleep well in sleeping and couchette cars—earplugs and an eye mask ensure the necessary rest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Especially on the Italian InterCity Notte, I feel at home by now. I still travel every year by night train from Milan to Lecce—now up to six times a year, since part of my family has settled in the Salento. In recent years, I’ve also explored many other corners of the country on the \u003Cstrong>Treno Notte\u003C/strong>. From Trieste on the Slovenian border, Bolzano in South Tyrol, and Turin at the foot of the Alps, to Rome in the heart of the boot and Siracusa in Sicily—I’ve crossed Italy in every direction, discovering the country by night train.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_20190929_051522.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A couchette car on the ferry to Sicily\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_20190929_051522.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_20190929_051522.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_20190929_051522.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_20190929_051522.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">A couchette car on the ferry to Sicily\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Because largely unnoticed by many, Italy has a dense network of night train routes. On 15 lines, Trenitalia’s InterCity Notte trains connect the north and south of the country. The night trains to Sicily even travel by ferry!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The trains are affordable, reliable, and practical. All InterCity Notte services include sleeping and couchette cars, and apart from the trains to Sicily, they also have seated coaches. The rolling stock isn’t the newest, but thanks to regular refurbishments, it’s in better condition than many other night trains in Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_20200725_073524.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"For breakfast in the sleeping car, there’s a daily newspaper.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/IMG_20200725_073524.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/IMG_20200725_073524.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/IMG_20200725_073524.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/IMG_20200725_073524.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">For breakfast in the sleeping car, there’s a daily newspaper.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Even though the night train in Italy is now more routine than adventure for me, a trace of that childhood excitement is still there every time I board the sleeping car to Lecce in Milan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Only the \u003Cem>tamtam\u003C/em> of the wheels is gone. Thanks to extensive upgrades of the Italian rail network, today’s night trains run relatively quietly, and that rhythmic \u003Cem>tamtam\u003C/em> has become rare.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/trenitalia-night-trains-across-italiy\" class=\"button button--green\">Discover all night trains in Italy\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Chr>\u003Ch3 id=\"about-the-author\">\u003Cem>About the author\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Noam Schaulin has traveled all over Europe by night train. As a member of the national board of \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.pro-bahn.ch/schweiz\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Pro Bahn Schweiz\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>, he advocates for public transport passengers.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/07/IMG_20191005_184039.jpg","2025-07-02T13:50:30.000+02:00","2025-07-05T08:54:25.000+02:00","2025-07-03T14:50:38.000+02:00","A journey through the world of Italian night trains: from early childhood memories in the sleeping car to discovering the dense InterCity Notte network spanning Italy. Stories of nostalgia, wanderlust, and how the night train experience has evolved.",[218],{"id":219,"name":220,"slug":221,"profile_image":222,"cover_image":10,"bio":223,"website":224,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":225},"6862f8ad8459590001bb6142","Noam Schaulin","noam","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/07/inf-schaulin-noam-1.jpg","Sein zweites Wort war Zug. Seitdem beschäftigt er sich mit der Eisenbahn und kann auf über 140 Fahrten mit dem Nachtzug zurückblicken. ","http://bsky.app/profile/aufgleis13.bsky.social","https://blog.nightride.com/author/noam/",[227,228],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":219,"name":220,"slug":221,"profile_image":222,"cover_image":10,"bio":223,"website":224,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":225},"https://blog.nightride.com/night-trains-in-italy/",4,"Night train travel in Italy – between adventure, espressos, and the magic of overnight journeys on the InterCity Notte.","By night train through Italy – the InterCity Notte operated by Trenitalia","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">By night train through Italy – the InterCity Notte operated by Trenitalia\u003C/span>",{"id":236,"uuid":237,"title":238,"slug":239,"html":240,"comment_id":236,"feature_image":241,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":242,"updated_at":243,"published_at":244,"custom_excerpt":245,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":246,"tags":256,"primary_author":259,"primary_tag":10,"url":260,"excerpt":245,"reading_time":261,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":262,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":263,"feature_image_caption":264},"6843f8878459590001bb5e3b","e43d3587-8dbc-46d7-abd6-5fe0a85c0e99","By night train into the land of dragons – a journey to Slovenia","by-night-train-into-the-land-of-dragons-a-journey-to-slovenia","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A city of legends, where a dragon watches over past and present.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Inspired by this myth – and by Ljubljana’s famous Dragon Bridge and castle – I longed for a special kind of journey: a night train ride from Zurich into the heart of Slovenia. Starting July 14, 2025, this direct connection to Ljubljana will be available once again.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to legend, Ljubljana was founded by the Greek hero Jason, who slew a dragon that lived near the city during his escape with the Argonauts. The dragon has been a symbol of Ljubljana for centuries, representing strength, courage, and protection. The city’s coat of arms, displayed on a late Gothic shield, features a green dragon clutching the upper battlements of a silver tower with its claws. The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/poi/dragon-bridge/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Dragon Bridge\u003C/a> (\u003Cem>Zmajski most\u003C/em>) is one of Ljubljana’s most iconic landmarks. Those who gaze into the dragon’s eyes at the head of the bridge often feel a sense of awe—especially at night, under a starry sky and moonlight.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find a night train to Ljubljana\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>The bridge was designed in 1900 by architect Jurij Zaninović. Today, the dragons are an integral part of the city's folklore, appearing all over Ljubljana – on manhole covers, as mascots, and during the annual Dragon Carnival.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For my birthday in February, I wished for a trip to this very Dragon Bridge and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/poi/dragon-bridge/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Ljubljana Castle\u003C/a> – and I wanted to get there by night train from Zurich. The \u003Cstrong>EuroNight 40465\u003C/strong>, also known as \u003Cstrong>“Alpine Pearls”\u003C/strong>, is a night train offering a comfortable connection between Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. It departs from \u003Cstrong>Zurich\u003C/strong> and travels all the way to \u003Cstrong>Zagreb\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\nLearn more about the author and her work with the association Back-on-Track Switzerland \u003Ca href=\"#about-the-author\">\u003Cb>here\u003C/b>\u003C/a>.\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/2_IMG_4820-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The rolling stock of the Croatian railway HŽPP at Zurich Main Station.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/2_IMG_4820-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/2_IMG_4820-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The rolling stock of the Croatian railway HŽPP at Zurich Main Station.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Currently, due to construction work on the Tauern Tunnel in Austria, the night train from Zurich unfortunately does not run directly to Ljubljana. As an alternative, you can take the night train to Sevnica and continue from there by regional train to Ljubljana.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This diversion is expected to remain in place until July 13, 2025. According to the SBB website: “Due to construction work, direct night train service to Ljubljana will resume on July 14, 2025.”\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find a night train to Ljubljana\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch2 id=\"train-ride-with-a-view-%E2%80%93-heading-into-the-ljubljana-valley\">Train ride with a view – heading into the Ljubljana valley\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Our overnight journey from Zurich at 8:40 p.m. to Sevnica, arriving at 10:28 a.m., went smoothly and on time aboard the EuroNight in cooperation with Croatian Railways HŽPP (HŽ PUTNIČKI PRIJEVOZ). Our double cabin in the sleeping car was very comfortable, styled in “retro chic,” complete with beds and a washbasin. We booked our night train trip for two, including breakfast, for February 2025 in December 2024. The total cost was CHF 235, including a 25% discount for GA travelcard holders.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/3_IMG_4817-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das Text, Screenshot, Spiegel, Rechteck enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/3_IMG_4817-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/3_IMG_4817-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/3_IMG_4817-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/3_IMG_4817-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/4_IMG_5101-2-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Car 318 with its “retro chic” sleeper travels via Sevnica all the way to Zagreb.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/4_IMG_5101-2-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/4_IMG_5101-2-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/4_IMG_5101-2-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/4_IMG_5101-2-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Car 318 with its “retro chic” sleeper travels via Sevnica all the way to Zagreb.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Tickets for the regional train from Sevnica to Ljubljana can be booked via the SBB or ÖBB apps, or directly through \u003Ca href=\"https://potniski.sz.si/en/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Slovenian Railways\u003C/a>. The station in Sevnica is small and manageable, with just two tracks. Announcements are made in Slovenian, but with only two platforms, it’s easy to find our way – we simply follow the locals to the right train heading for Ljubljana.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We enjoy the stunning scenery along the way, as the route follows the Sava River, which originates near the Slovenian town of Radovljica. The Sava connects the capitals of Slovenia (Ljubljana), Croatia (Zagreb), and Serbia (Belgrade), before flowing into the Danube after 940 kilometers.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/5_IMG_4908-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The train station in Sevnica has two tracks and a small station bistro.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/5_IMG_4908-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/5_IMG_4908-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/5_IMG_4908-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/5_IMG_4908-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The train station in Sevnica has two tracks and a small station bistro.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The train ride from Sevnica to the Ljubljana valley takes about 1.5 hours and passes through a scenically diverse upland region – the eastern part of the Slovenian Prealps. The route follows the Sava River valley, winding its way through the \"Sava Hills.\" This area is characterized by forested hills and narrow valleys that hug the river’s course, giving the journey a natural, winding charm.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/6_IMG_4874-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das draußen, Berg, Himmel, Baum enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/6_IMG_4874-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/6_IMG_4874-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/6_IMG_4874-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/6_IMG_4874-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/7_IMG_4919-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The tracks wind their way along the Sava River and the surrounding hills.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/7_IMG_4919-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/7_IMG_4919-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/7_IMG_4919-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The tracks wind their way along the Sava River and the surrounding hills.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Right on time for lunch, we arrive at Ljubljana’s main station—the central railway hub of Slovenia. From here, key international train routes connect directly to Belgrade, Budapest, Graz, Munich, Prague, Trieste, Vienna, Zagreb, and Zurich.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The station, originally built in 1849 and renovated in 1980, has clearly seen better days and is in need of modernization. As a result, parts of the existing station are currently being renovated, and a completely new station hall is under construction, scheduled for completion in 2026.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/8_IMG_4924-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Beautiful views from the regional train just past Litija.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/8_IMG_4924-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/8_IMG_4924-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/8_IMG_4924-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/8_IMG_4924-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Beautiful views from the regional train just past Litija.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>At the platform, we come across a memorial plaque dedicated to James Joyce, along with the anecdote that the Irish writer mistakenly believed he had already arrived in Trieste on October 19, 1904, while actually still in Ljubljana. He ended up spending the night at Ljubljana station and continued his journey to Trieste the following morning.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/9_IMG_4976-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ljubljana’s train station – the place where James Joyce spent the night of October 19 to 20, 1904.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/9_IMG_4976-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/9_IMG_4976-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/9_IMG_4976-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/9_IMG_4976-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Ljubljana’s train station – the place where James Joyce spent the night of October 19 to 20, 1904.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/10_IMG_4988-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das Menschliches Gesicht, Sammelstück, Platte enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/10_IMG_4988-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/10_IMG_4988-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-luv-festival\">The LUV Festival\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Arriving in the city center of Ljubljana, we are welcomed by the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/sights-and-activities/highlights/luv-fest/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">LUV Festival\u003C/a> – a vibrant cultural celebration held every year in February and March, dedicated to the memory of Slovenia’s greatest poet, \u003Ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_Pre%C5%A1eren\" rel=\"noreferrer\">France Prešeren\u003C/a>. The festival is all about love: love for art and culture, for the city, for nature, and for life itself.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For several weeks, Ljubljana transforms into a stage for creative installations, music, dance, literature, and culinary experiences. Many of the events are free of charge – visitors can stroll through the city while exploring museums, open-air artworks, photo spots, and interactive installations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are also free concerts, readings, and hands-on workshops. We visit several museums and, at last, the long-awaited \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/poi/ljubljana-castle/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Ljubljana Castle\u003C/a>, which can be reached either by a 20-minute uphill walk (about 150 meters of elevation) or comfortably and barrier-free via the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/poi/funicular-railway-to-ljubljana-castle/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">funicular \u003C/a>from the Old Town.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/11_IMG_4975-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The LUV Festival transforms the Slovenian capital into an open-air gallery.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2666\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/11_IMG_4975-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/11_IMG_4975-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/11_IMG_4975-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/11_IMG_4975-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The LUV Festival transforms the Slovenian capital into an open-air gallery.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/12_IMG_4930-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das draußen, Gebäude, Himmel, Gasse enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/12_IMG_4930-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/12_IMG_4930-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"a-landmark-rich-in-history-views-and-culinary-delights\">A landmark rich in history, views, and culinary delights\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Ljubljana Castle rises majestically above the Slovenian capital, with a history spanning over 900 years. Originally built in the 11th century as a medieval fortress, it served over the centuries as the seat of regional rulers, a defensive stronghold against the Ottomans, and later as a prison.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/13_IMG_4956-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Perched high above the Old Town, the medieval fortress offers a breathtaking view over Ljubljana.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/13_IMG_4956-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/13_IMG_4956-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/13_IMG_4956-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/13_IMG_4956-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Perched high above the Old Town, the medieval fortress offers a breathtaking view over Ljubljana.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Today, the castle is a vibrant cultural center and a popular destination offering a wide range of experiences: a viewing tower with panoramic views over Ljubljana, museums dedicated to Slovenian history and puppetry, interactive tours such as the “Time Machine,” and cultural events including concerts, theater performances, and open-air cinema. The castle also has much to offer in terms of cuisine, with restaurants, a wine bar, and a café set in a historic atmosphere.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/14_IMG_4949-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das draußen, Himmel, Wolke, Fenster enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1491\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/14_IMG_4949-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/14_IMG_4949-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/14_IMG_4949-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/14_IMG_4949-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The viewing tower of Ljubljana Castle is a striking landmark of the Slovenian capital, offering a spectacular 360-degree view over the city and the surrounding landscape. The ascent is via a narrow spiral staircase that leads to the highest point in the city. From the top, a breathtaking panorama unfolds—stretching all the way to the Alps.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/15_IMG_4944-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/15_IMG_4944-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/15_IMG_4944-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/15_IMG_4944-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/15_IMG_4944-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>To round off the day in style, we visit Restaurant Strelec, located in the medieval Archer’s Tower of the castle—a fine dining restaurant with historical flair. It uniquely blends Slovenian culinary traditions with modern influences from the Alpine, Adriatic, and Pannonian regions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The interior of the tower was decorated by painter Marija Pregelj, whose distinctive \u003Cem>sgraffito\u003C/em> murals now define the space. The artwork winds like a ribbon along the interior wall, illustrating framed scenes from Slovenian folk culture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The kitchen is led by renowned chef Igor Jagodic, celebrated for his inventive and artful cuisine. He has received multiple awards, including a Michelin star and four Gault&Millau toques.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"insights-into-the-history-of-slovenian-railways\">Insights into the history of Slovenian railways\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>For our second day, we planned a very special excursion to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/poi/railway-museum/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Slovenian Railway Museum\u003C/a> (\u003Cem>Železniški muzej\u003C/em>), located just outside the city center in the Šiška district. The museum is housed in impressively preserved former industrial halls and a locomotive roundhouse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the heart of the collection are the vehicles—especially the steam locomotives. The museum showcases 60 steam engines and around 50 additional rail vehicles. The oldest locomotive dates back to 1861 (Southern Railway No. 718, Class 29), while the smallest is the narrow-gauge locomotive K3, built in 1892 for the Pöltschach–Gonobitz line.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The exhibition is complemented by historical maps illustrating the development of Slovenia’s railway network, as well as uniforms and numerous everyday items from railway operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/16_IMG_5006-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Railway nostalgia and historic steam locomotives in the old locomotive roundhouse.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1510\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/16_IMG_5006-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/16_IMG_5006-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/16_IMG_5006-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/16_IMG_5006-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Railway nostalgia and historic steam locomotives in the old locomotive roundhouse.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/17_IMG_5079-2-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das Pflanze, draußen, Schild, Friedhof enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/17_IMG_5079-2-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/17_IMG_5079-2-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/17_IMG_5079-2-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/17_IMG_5079-2-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The history of Slovenian Railways (Slovenske železnice) is closely linked to the development of the railway network in Central Europe. Its origins date back to the 19th century, when the Habsburg Monarchy built the Southern Railway, creating an important connection from Vienna through Ljubljana to Trieste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the decades that followed, the network was expanded with routes to Croatia, Italy, and Hungary—including the Karawanken and Bohinj Railway lines, featuring the impressive Bohinj Tunnel, which has connected Slovenia to Italy since 1906.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/18_IMG_5042-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das Abfallcontainer, Im Haus, Maschine, Zug enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2667\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/18_IMG_5042-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/18_IMG_5042-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/18_IMG_5042-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/18_IMG_5042-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>During the summer months, steam-powered heritage trains regularly run along the especially scenic section between Jesenice and Nova Gorica. These trains consist of a historic set of carefully restored locomotives and carriages of Italian, Austrian, and former Yugoslav origin, all part of the collection of the Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With Slovenia’s independence in 1991, Slovenske železnice was established as a state-owned railway company. Since then, it has undergone continuous modernization—through electrification, international cooperation, and the development of key freight corridors.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/19_IMG_5039-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das Im Haus, Ventilator, Wand, Gelände enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/19_IMG_5039-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/19_IMG_5039-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/20_IMG_5020-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Ein Bild, das Zug, Eisenbahn, Bahn, Maschine enthält.\n\nKI-generierte Inhalte können fehlerhaft sein.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/20_IMG_5020-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/20_IMG_5020-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/20_IMG_5020-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/20_IMG_5020-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/21_IMG_5036-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/21_IMG_5036-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/21_IMG_5036-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/21_IMG_5036-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/21_IMG_5036-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>After a long and inspiring visit to the Railway Museum, we prepare for our return journey, filled with wonderful impressions of Ljubljana. We make a stopover in Sevnica, where we treat ourselves to a good Slovenian beer at the station bistro before boarding the night train back to Zurich at 7:47 p.m.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/22_IMG_5097-2-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A beer to say farewell to Slovenia.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1472\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/22_IMG_5097-2-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/22_IMG_5097-2-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/22_IMG_5097-2-1.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">A beer to say farewell to Slovenia.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"wrapping-up-my-experience\">Wrapping up my experience\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The EuroNight to Slovenia is the perfect night train for adventurers — and for those who aspire to become one. The rolling stock of Croatian Railways HŽPP is clean and well-maintained, and the train staff are attentive and warm. The sleeper car, with its charming “retro chic” style, offers a cozy atmosphere — as long as you’re not expecting a luxury suite.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the morning, you're gently awakened with coffee, fresh rolls, and jam — a simple but satisfying start to the day. The stopover in Sevnica may pose a small challenge for some, but those who take their time will be rewarded with scenic views aboard the regional train.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Starting July 14, 2025, the EuroNight will once again run directly to Ljubljana — a night train journey well worth taking for anyone who appreciates the art of slow travel.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find a night train to Ljubljana\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/23_IMG_5122-2-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Sunrise aboard the EuroNight just before Ziegelbrücke in Switzerland.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/23_IMG_5122-2-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/23_IMG_5122-2-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/23_IMG_5122-2-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/23_IMG_5122-2-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Sunrise aboard the EuroNight just before Ziegelbrücke in Switzerland.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"about-the-author\">\u003Cem>About the author\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sibylle Trenck-Germann works professionally in communications and user satisfaction at the IT department of SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). She also volunteers as a board member of the association Back-on-Track Switzerland, together with Carlo Severini. \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://back-on-track.eu/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Back-on-Track\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> is a European network advocating for more, better, and affordable night trains — by far the most climate-friendly way to comfortably cover long distances across Europe.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/24_IMG_4812-2.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The author\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/24_IMG_4812-2.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/24_IMG_4812-2.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/24_IMG_4812-2.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/24_IMG_4812-2.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The author\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/1_IMG_4968-2.jpg","2025-06-07T10:29:59.000+02:00","2025-06-12T10:25:26.000+02:00","2025-06-12T09:35:26.000+02:00","By night train from Zurich to the legendary Ljubljana: A slow-paced journey through the Alps to the heart of Slovenia. Between dragon legends, castles, and railway history.",[247],{"id":248,"name":249,"slug":250,"profile_image":251,"cover_image":252,"bio":253,"website":10,"location":254,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":255},"6843ec388459590001bb5e10","Sibylle Trenck-Germann","sibylle","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/25_Sibylle_MiniCabin_Nightjet-1.jpg","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/06/24_IMG_4812-1.jpg","Sibylle Trenck-Germann engagiert sich beruflich für die Kommunikation und Anwenderzufriedenheit bei der IT der SBB und ist als Vorstandsmitglied aktiv im Verein «Back-on-Track Switzerland». ","Schweiz","https://blog.nightride.com/author/sibylle/",[257,258],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":248,"name":249,"slug":250,"profile_image":251,"cover_image":252,"bio":253,"website":10,"location":254,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":255},"https://blog.nightride.com/by-night-train-into-the-land-of-dragons-a-journey-to-slovenia/",9,"A nostalgic night train journey from Zurich to Ljubljana in Slovenia. Discover culture, cuisine, and railway history.","Ljubljana's most famous city symbol – luckily \"turned to stone.\"","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Ljubljana's most famous city symbol – luckily \"turned to stone.\"\u003C/span>",{"id":266,"uuid":267,"title":268,"slug":269,"html":270,"comment_id":266,"feature_image":271,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":272,"updated_at":273,"published_at":273,"custom_excerpt":274,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":275,"tags":284,"primary_author":287,"primary_tag":10,"url":288,"excerpt":274,"reading_time":151,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":289,"feature_image_caption":290},"6808b17d8459590001bb5beb","1f7de878-9bce-45a6-9854-a04bae937071","By night train from Prague to Košice","by-night-train-from-prague-to-kosice","\u003Cp>Košice? The city at the eastern end of Slovakia might not be high on many travel lists. Unjustly so! Whether as a starting point for a trip to the High Tatras or for exploring the largely car-free old town – Košice is well worth a visit.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Košice is especially convenient to reach by night train. On my previous trips, I always traveled with the Czech or Slovak railways, which offer various connections from Prague and Bratislava. This time, I wanted to try another option: \u003Ca href=\"https://regiojet.com?affiliate=nightride\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Regiojet\u003C/a>. With its yellow trains and buses, the private company connects Prague with many European destinations. The concept: solid comfort at a low price.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"starting-point-in-prague\">Starting point in Prague\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>My journey begins in Berlin. And in style: traveling on the Eurocity through the picturesque Elbe Valley, I enjoy a meal in the dining car before arriving in Prague in the evening. I securely store my luggage and take a short walk through the city. Those who prefer to stay nearby can relax in Regiojet’s small lounge.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-01-small-2.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-01-small-2.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-01-small-2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">At the station in Prague\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Back at the main station, a crowd has already gathered in front of the departure board. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the platform is only announced shortly before departure. Our night train to Košice finally pulls in on one of the slightly gloomy outer platforms next to the main hall.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-02-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-02-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-02-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">My train\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>In addition to seating cars of various comfort levels – from simple row seats to business compartments – Regiojet also offers “sleeping cars.” A closer look reveals classic couchette cars from the former Deutsche Bahn fleet. I booked a single compartment, which can cost as little as €60 if booked in advance. A few days before departure, I paid €120 – still a very good deal compared to other night trains in Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"solid-comfort\">Solid comfort\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The cars may be a bit dated, but Regiojet makes an effort to get the most out of them: the bunks are freshly made upon boarding, and the train staff is friendly and dedicated.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-04-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-04-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-04-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Entry into the adventure\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>As a solo traveler, the compartment feels almost luxuriously spacious. On one side, all three bunks are folded down and made up with sheets, a blanket, and a pillow. I can choose my favorite spot. Tip: the top bunk is slightly shorter. If you're taller than 1.80 m, it's better to sleep on the lower or middle one.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-06-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-06-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-06-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Peek into the compartment\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>On the opposite side, the two upper bunks are folded up, creating a cozy bench seat below. Luggage fits easily above the door or under the bunks. Two power outlets by the window are supposed to provide electricity, but in my compartment they didn’t work. The Wi-Fi, however, worked flawlessly.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"through-the-night\">Through the night\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Shortly after departure, the conductor brings a bottle of water and an orange juice. For a few extra euros, you can also order food or a nightcap. Tickets are not checked – as long as the compartment is occupied as booked, it's assumed everything is in order.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-10-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-10-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-10-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The couchettes are already made\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Since the journey lasts about eight hours, I soon prepare for bed. At the end of the car, there's a toilet and a separate washroom, both spotlessly clean and lovingly decorated with flowers and incense sticks. In the compartment, I pull the curtain across the door and secure it with the chain. Unfortunately, it can't be locked from the outside – solo travelers should take valuables with them when going to the toilet.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-08-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-08-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-08-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Toilet with washing opportunity\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-12-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-12-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-12-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">In the gangway of the couchette car\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Between midnight and 5:30 AM, it's quiet time. Anyone with requests should speak up in advance. For a night train, Regiojet stops fairly frequently, so I wake up a few times. Overall, the ride is a bit bumpier than on newer trains. Still, I sleep surprisingly well.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-05-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-05-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-05-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Compartments can be locked with a chain\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"arrival-in-ko%C5%A1ice\">Arrival in Košice\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>In the early morning, I wake up somewhere in Eastern Slovakia. The High Tatras passed us during the night, and it was too early for a view of the peaks. Shortly after, the conductor brings a cup of instant coffee and a croissant – not an extensive breakfast, but a nice gesture nonetheless.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the final kilometers, we follow the Hornád River as the sun slowly breaks through the morning mist. Right on time, just after six, we reach Košice. It's a shame – I wouldn’t have minded if the journey had lasted a little longer.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-17-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-17-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-17-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Arrived in Košice\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>As the station slowly comes to life, I walk toward the old town. Just a few steps, and I'm already in the middle of the expansive pedestrian zone. In front of me are the cathedral, the national theater – and a full day ahead. Thanks to the night train!\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"regiojet-my-conclusion\">Regiojet: my conclusion\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The Regiojet to Košice is not a night train for late risers. Those who enjoy the comfort of a \"real\" sleeper car might be disappointed. However, it excels with cleanliness, friendly service, and affordable prices. Overall, it's a solid option for those who want to travel comfortably and relaxed without much luxury.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-15-small-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Train from the side\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/regiojet-15-small-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-15-small-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-kosice+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9c-963d-42f4-8249-8361b7dcd4af\" class=\"button button--green\">Check night train connections from Prague to Košice here\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>About the Author: \u003Cstrong>Sebastian Wilken\u003C/strong> is a passionate (night) train traveler and writes about train journeys in Europe on his blog, \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://zugpost.org\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Zugpost\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>. In this guest post, he shares his personal perspective.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write to us at \u003C/em>\u003Ca rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cem>info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/regiojet-13-small-1.jpg","2025-04-23T11:23:09.000+02:00","2025-04-23T11:36:54.000+02:00","Traveling with the privately operated Regiojet from the Czech Republic to Slovakia: What it has to offer and what you can expect on the journey.",[276],{"id":277,"name":278,"slug":279,"profile_image":280,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":281,"location":282,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":283},"6806ac2c8459590001bb5ae6","Sebastian Wilken","sebastian","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/Sebastian-Wilken-Yle-sq-1024px.jpg","https://zugpost.org","Turku, Finnland","https://blog.nightride.com/author/sebastian/",[285,286],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":277,"name":278,"slug":279,"profile_image":280,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":281,"location":282,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":283},"https://blog.nightride.com/by-night-train-from-prague-to-kosice/","A photo of a Regiojet night train","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo: Sebastian Wilken (zugpost.org)\u003C/span>",{"id":292,"uuid":293,"title":294,"slug":295,"html":296,"comment_id":292,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":297,"updated_at":298,"published_at":299,"custom_excerpt":300,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":301,"tags":303,"primary_author":306,"primary_tag":10,"url":307,"excerpt":300,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":294,"meta_description":308,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66cc7e89a0761a0001321cd4","07d34a35-a15f-47f3-9c28-1b0f3f6d16a4","FAQ Night Train: How can I protect myself from noise or light?","faq-night-train-how-can-i-protect-myself-from-noise-or-light","\u003Cp>Take \u003Cstrong>earplugs and a sleep mask\u003C/strong> with you, especially if you are sensitive to noise and light. \u003Cstrong>Headphones\u003C/strong> that suppress noise or play music also work.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The higher the \u003Cstrong>comfort category \u003C/strong>and the smaller the compartments are, the fewer people and, therefore, the less noise and light you are exposed to. In other words, sleeper coaches are quieter than couchette coaches, and couchette coaches are more peaceful than seating coaches. In couchette coaches, the middle and upper beds tend to be less disturbed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In sleeper and couchette coaches, you can switch off the light in the compartment, and there are curtains. In the seating coach, the light stays on all the time, sometimes it is dimmed down. \u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Journey» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many journeys by night bus and night train.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-26T15:09:29.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:25:56.000+02:00","2025-04-10T13:00:02.000+02:00","Protect yourself from noise and light disturbance on the night train. Tips for a quiet and relaxing journey so that you arrive refreshed.",[302],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[304,305],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-how-can-i-protect-myself-from-noise-or-light/","Tips for a relaxed and undisturbed night's sleep on the night train.",{"id":310,"uuid":311,"title":312,"slug":313,"html":314,"comment_id":310,"feature_image":315,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":316,"updated_at":317,"published_at":318,"custom_excerpt":319,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":320,"tags":322,"primary_author":325,"primary_tag":10,"url":326,"excerpt":319,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":327,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":328,"feature_image_caption":329},"67cd79e81ccf1e0001cb2928","4ddfe547-3ddd-49b8-ba07-fd283332ce8e","Regiojet: Connecting the Czech Republic with all of Europe","regiojet-connecting-the-czech-republic-with-europe","\u003Cp>Regiojet is a \u003Cstrong>Czech \u003C/strong>operator of (night) trains and buses. Regiojet operates \u003Cstrong>two international night trains \u003C/strong>and\u003Cstrong> more than a dozen international night buses\u003C/strong>. These connect the Czech Republic with Slovakia, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands, the UK and Ukraine. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/03/regiojet.png\" alt=\"The Regiojet logo\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch2 id=\"all-night-train-routes\">All night train routes\u003C/h2>\u003Ch3 id=\"to-the-czech-republic\">To the Czech Republic\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Ukraine 🇺🇦: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-chop-to-prague+9c7b5f9b-dd5c-4b1c-bc5e-ed084cd23cb0+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Chop to Prague (RJ 1020)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Slovakia 🇸🇰: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-kosice-to-prague+9c7b5f9c-963d-42f4-8249-8361b7dcd4af+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Košice to Prague (RJ 1020)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Poland 🇵🇱: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-przemyl-to-prague+9c7b5f9d-3866-4d97-8aa4-b13e98c7f3d5+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Przemyśl to Prague (RJ 1022)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"from-the-czech-republic\">From the Czech Republic\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>🇺🇦 \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-chop+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9b-dd5c-4b1c-bc5e-ed084cd23cb0\">Prague to Chop (RJ 1021)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>🇸🇰 \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-kosice+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9c-963d-42f4-8249-8361b7dcd4af\">Prague to Košice (RJ 1021)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>🇵🇱 \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-przemyl+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9d-3866-4d97-8aa4-b13e98c7f3d5\">Prague to Przemyśl (RJ 1023)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/34138136080_aae08013d7_k-4.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Hradčany district in Prague (Photo by Pedro Szekely)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/34138136080_aae08013d7_k-4.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/34138136080_aae08013d7_k-4.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/04/34138136080_aae08013d7_k-4.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/34138136080_aae08013d7_k-4.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The \u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Hradčany\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> district in Prague (Photo by \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Pedro Szekely\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">)\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"all-night-bus-routes\">All night bus routes\u003C/h2>\u003Ch3 id=\"to-the-czech-republic-1\">To the Czech Republic\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Belgium 🇧🇪: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-brussels-to-prague+9c7b5f9b-bd09-4b82-b04c-7a082695e868+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Brussels to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>France 🇫🇷: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-paris-to-prague+9c7b5f9d-1372-4b6e-999a-1436c39d9b77+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Paris to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Germany 🇩🇪: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-prague+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Berlin to Prague\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-prague+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Munich to Prague (3 different bus lines)\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-frankfurt-am-main-to-prague+9c7b5f9c-29eb-4028-9366-8808d99ee58f+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Frankfurt am Main to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Hungary 🇭🇺: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-budapest-to-prague+9c7b5f9b-c0d6-4e82-a1ff-f667bc91f24c+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Budapest to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Italy 🇮🇹: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-prague+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Rome to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Netherlands 🇳🇱: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-prague+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Amsterdam to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Poland 🇵🇱: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-warsaw-to-prague+9c7b5f9d-c0a5-4920-adf5-695246f2742e+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Warsaw to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Switzerland 🇨🇭: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-prague+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Zurich to Prague (3 different bus lines)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>United Kingdom 🇬🇧: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-london-to-prague+9c7b5f9c-b790-42bf-980b-bc980841cda5+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">London to Prague\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"from-the-czech-republic-1\">From the Czech Republic\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Belgium 🇧🇪: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-brussels+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9b-bd09-4b82-b04c-7a082695e868\">Prague to Brussels\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>France 🇫🇷: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-paris+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9d-1372-4b6e-999a-1436c39d9b77\">Prague to Paris\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Germany 🇩🇪: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-munich+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">Prague to Munich (3 different bus lines)\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Hungary 🇭🇺: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-budapest+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9b-c0d6-4e82-a1ff-f667bc91f24c\">Prague to Budapest\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Italy 🇮🇹: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-rome+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Prague to Rome\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Netherlands 🇳🇱: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-amsterdam+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834\">Prague to Amsterdam\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Poland 🇵🇱: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-warsaw+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9d-c0a5-4920-adf5-695246f2742e\">Prague to Warsaw\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Switzerland 🇨🇭: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-zurich+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">Prague to Zurich (3 different bus lines)\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>United Kingdom 🇬🇧: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-london+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9c-b790-42bf-980b-bc980841cda5\">Prague to London\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"night-trains-couchette-and-seats\">Night trains: Couchette and seats\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Regiojet night trains operate with \u003Cstrong>couchette cars \u003C/strong>(Regiojet calls them sleeping cars) and \u003Cstrong>seats\u003C/strong>. Couchette cabins accommodate up to 4 people and can be booked as mixed or women-only. You can also book a private cabin for yourself. For the seats, you can choose between different comfort and service levels. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Find more information about Regiojet's different cabin categories and service levels \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-these-cabins-are-available#regiojet\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"night-buses-seats\">Night buses: Seats\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>You can choose \u003Cstrong>seats with different comfort and service levels \u003C/strong>depending on the route. Find more information about Regiojet's different seat categories and service levels \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-these-cabins-are-available#regiojet\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/image-1.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The inside of a Regiojet night bus (Photo: Regiojet)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1136\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/image-1.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/image-1.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/image-1.png 1136w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The inside of a Regiojet night bus (Photo: Regiojet)\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"tips-things-good-to-know\">Tips & things good to know\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>All of Regiojet's tickets are really flexible:\u003C/strong> You can cancel any ticket for free or a small fee until shortly before departure. After that, you must pay the full price. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regiojet has\u003Cstrong> exclusive waiting lounges\u003C/strong> in Prague, Brno, and Vienna. You can access them one hour before your train or bus departs. The one in Prague even offers free ice cream! \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/34138136080_aae08013d7_k.jpg","2025-03-09T12:22:16.000+01:00","2025-05-02T12:25:59.000+02:00","2025-04-06T14:58:44.000+02:00","Regiojet is a Czech operator of international night trains and buses, connecting major European cities with comfortable couchette cars, flexible tickets, and modern onboard services.",[321],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[323,324],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/regiojet-connecting-the-czech-republic-with-europe/","Travel Europe with Regiojet night trains and buses. Enjoy couchette cars, women-only options, and flexible tickets on international routes.","The Hradčany district in Prague (Photo by Pedro Szekely)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The \u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Hradčany\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> district in Prague (Photo by \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Pedro Szekely\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">)\u003C/span>",{"id":331,"uuid":332,"title":333,"slug":334,"html":335,"comment_id":331,"feature_image":336,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":337,"updated_at":338,"published_at":339,"custom_excerpt":340,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":341,"tags":343,"primary_author":346,"primary_tag":347,"url":348,"excerpt":340,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":349,"feature_image_caption":350},"678e2a731ccf1e0001cb21d5","0ccc0d47-d8b9-44b3-b2b1-603a49dd1748","From Vienna to Zurich, you rather take the night train","from-vienna-to-zurich-you-rather-take-the-night-train","\u003Cp>As a Dutchie I never knew Vienna and Zurich are so far apart that it takes a night train to travel between the two. For us, every neighbouring country is within 1,5 hour distance from almost anywhere in the country.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So, naturally, I thought let me take a quick train to Zurich \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.nightride.com/sharing-a-night-train-compartment-from-amsterdam-to-vienna/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">after my conference in Vienna\u003C/a>. Just in time to celebrate Timo's birthday. Of course, when doing the research, it turned out to be quite the travel. There are a couple of direct day trains, but I wanted to travel as efficiently as possible. And so I went to my favorite platform \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" rel=\"noreferrer\">nightride.com\u003C/a> and discovered there are indeed night trains between the two cities. There are actually two options here: The NJ 466 and the EN 40462. The latter comes from Budapest and makes a stop in Vienna. This time, I decided for the NJ 466, since it departs a bit earlier, however, offers on the Euronight might sometimes be cheaper – good to check both! \u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-zurich+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\" class=\"button button--green\">Check night train availabilities from Zurich to Vienna here\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>I booked a single compartment this time as I could find one for only 180 euro, probably because I booked quite some time in advance. That would be nice after the intense conference days; some me-time!\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-16.51.35.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-16.51.35.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-16.51.35.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-16.51.35.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">A glimpse into the compartment – the table on the left can be turned into a sink\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>When I boarded the train, I was happy to find yet another type of night train to discover. This time a double decker! My place was located on the upper compartment and the bed was already made. It was a bit smaller than the last compartment that I shared in a 3-person cabin, but also in this compartment there would still fit two people.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I got a nice goodiebag again with all sleeping supplies you could wish for. I filled out the breakfast form and, as I was too tired to stay up for too much longer, I went for an early night sleep.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-17.28.58.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-17.28.58.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-17.28.58.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-21-at-17.28.58.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Waking up with a view of the Swiss mountains\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>In the morning I was woken by a nice and healthy breakfast. Pro tip: if you’re like me and you like dark bread, bring some dark bread from the station (usually all German speaking countries have good bread). And instead of the little white \"Semmel\" you can order an extra yogurt or so. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>And before I knew it I was in the city center of Zurich again.\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/zurichfromabove.jpg","2025-01-20T11:50:27.000+01:00","2025-04-15T14:25:51.000+02:00","2025-04-03T13:53:09.000+02:00","Hop from the splendid Vienna to the financial hub of Switzerland in one night. Here are your options.",[342],{"id":140,"name":141,"slug":142,"profile_image":143,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":144},[344,345],{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":140,"name":141,"slug":142,"profile_image":143,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":144},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},"https://blog.nightride.com/from-vienna-to-zurich-you-rather-take-the-night-train/","A photography showing a radio tower on a mountain next to the City of Zurich, in the morning light","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Zurich, viewed from the \"Uetliberg\"\u003C/span>",{"id":352,"uuid":353,"title":354,"slug":355,"html":356,"comment_id":352,"feature_image":357,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":358,"updated_at":359,"published_at":360,"custom_excerpt":361,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":362,"tags":364,"primary_author":367,"primary_tag":10,"url":368,"excerpt":361,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":369,"feature_image_caption":370},"67ed3d0f1ccf1e0001cb2ca8","dfdf0bad-4eba-4a05-a844-67fbfa7e7a58","European Sleeper: Night train from West to East","european-sleeper-night-train-from-west-to-east-2","\u003Cp>The Dutch company \u003Ca href=\"https://deals.europeansleeper.eu/c?c=37513&m=12&a=493724&r=&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbooking.europeansleeper.eu%2Fen\" rel=\"noreferrer\">European Sleeper\u003C/a> operates one of the longest night train routes in Europe: the ES 453 from Brussels to Prague (returning as ES 452). The journey takes over 16 hours, with stops in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dresden. Running two to three times a week, this route connects major tourism and business destinations across Western and Eastern Europe. Along the way, the train passes through Saxon Switzerland and the picturesque Elbe Valley.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good to know:\u003C/strong> Since ÖBB discontinued its Nightjet NJ 424/425 between Brussels and Berlin at the end of March 2025, European Sleeper is now the only night train option between these cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Research and plan your trip with this handy overview of routes on nightride.com:\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"from-the-west\">From the West\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-prague+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Amsterdam to Prague (ES 453)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-brussels-to-berlin+9c7b5f9b-bd09-4b82-b04c-7a082695e868+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566\">Brussels to Berlin (ES 453)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-brussels-to-prague+9c7b5f9b-bd09-4b82-b04c-7a082695e868+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">Brussels to Prague (ES 453)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-berlin+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566\">Amsterdam to Berlin (ES 453)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"from-the-east\">From the East\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-amsterdam+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834\">Prague to Amsterdam (ES 452)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-brussels+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9b-bd09-4b82-b04c-7a082695e868\">Berlin to Brussels (ES 452)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-prague-to-brussels+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f+9c7b5f9b-bd09-4b82-b04c-7a082695e868\">Prague to Brussels (ES 452)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-amsterdam+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834\">Berlin to Amsterdam (ES 452)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"save-money-with-last-minute-deals\">Save money with last minute deals\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Hot tip from us: European Sleeper also regularly provides last minute deals which are not available from their main booking page (and therefore do not show up in the offers we display). Check them out \u003Ca href=\"https://deals.europeansleeper.eu/c?c=37513&m=12&a=493724&r=&u=%2Flast-minutes-berlin-prague\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here\u003C/a>! \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"these-cabin-types-are-available\">These cabin types are available\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The sleeper cars offer comfortable and lockable compartments for one, two or three persons, each equipped with a washbasin. The service includes bedding, towels, toiletries and breakfast. A wake-up service is available. The couchette cars come in two variants: standard (6 people) and comfort (5 people, air-conditioned). Both include bedding, blankets and pillows.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/es_sleeper-2.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"An inside view of a sleeper carriage on board the European Sleeper night train\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1210\" height=\"805\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/es_sleeper-2.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/es_sleeper-2.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/es_sleeper-2.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo: European Sleeper\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Comfort compartments can be booked as private or women-only compartments. The compartments can be locked from the inside. As the most economical option, seating cars with 6-person compartments are available. Seat reservations are included in the price. Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the train crew.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-these-cabins-are-available\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Find more details in our FAQ\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/es-small-1.jpg","2025-04-02T15:35:11.000+02:00","2025-08-14T15:22:38.000+02:00","2025-04-02T15:43:54.000+02:00","Travel overnight across half of Europe, from Brussels to Prague—made possible by European Sleeper.",[363],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[365,366],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/european-sleeper-night-train-from-west-to-east-2/","A photo of an ES night train traveling along the Elbe.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo: European Sleeper\u003C/span>",{"id":372,"uuid":373,"title":374,"slug":375,"html":376,"comment_id":372,"feature_image":377,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":378,"updated_at":379,"published_at":380,"custom_excerpt":381,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":382,"tags":384,"primary_author":387,"primary_tag":10,"url":388,"excerpt":381,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":389,"feature_image_caption":390},"67cd8d5d1ccf1e0001cb295e","2e8e1eac-b0ed-4c1b-9987-eb5f7e4067ae","Trenitalia: Night trains across Italy","trenitalia-night-trains-across-italiy","\u003Cp>Trenitalia is the Italian state train operator. It operates \u003Cstrong>more than a dozen night trains\u003C/strong> that connect all of Italy, from Turin and Trieste in the north down to Sicily and Lecce in the south. \u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"all-night-train-routes\">All night train routes\u003C/h2>\u003Ch3 id=\"from-the-north\">From the North\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-bolzano-to-rome+9c7b5f9b-af98-4f66-add5-48fea440a6ca+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Bolzano to Rome (INTERCITY NOTTE 763)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-milan-to-lecce+9c7b5f9c-ddd5-448f-a242-cae84ed84361+9c7b5f9c-a987-42f4-9eaa-4a7f8e59c754\">Milan to Lecce (INTERCITY NOTTE 725, 755, 765)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-milan-to-syracuse+9c7b5f9c-ddd5-448f-a242-cae84ed84361+9c7b5f9d-68d9-4cfa-92cd-11c6834517e8\">Milan to Sicily (Syracuse) (INTERCITY NOTTE 1963)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-milan-to-palermo+9c7b5f9c-ddd5-448f-a242-cae84ed84361+9c7b5f9d-104b-4fd9-bda7-e4b6e22ef80f\">Milan to Sicily (Palermo) (INTERCITY NOTTE 1963)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-turin-to-lecce+9c7b5f9d-a0e3-4067-9ab8-bffb6223be6d+9c7b5f9c-a987-42f4-9eaa-4a7f8e59c754\">Turin to Lecce (INTERCITY NOTTE 757, 767)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-turin-to-salerno+9c7b5f9d-a0e3-4067-9ab8-bffb6223be6d+9c7b5f9d-5609-4d68-b909-9435f4946b62\">Turin to Salerno (INTERCITY NOTTE 795, 797, 799, 899)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-turin-to-reggio-calabria+9c7b5f9d-a0e3-4067-9ab8-bffb6223be6d+9c7b5f9d-3d90-4916-84f2-42f14d6c45c7\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Turin to Reggio Calabria (INTERCITY NOTTE 795)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-trieste-to-rome+9c7b5f9d-a720-4f1a-bfde-05eb260bb200+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Trieste to Rome (INTERCITY NOTTE 770)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-venice-to-rome+9c7b5f9d-b877-450e-8220-60c75dc47e56+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Venice to Rome (INTERCITY NOTTE 770)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"from-rome\">From Rome\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-bolzano+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9b-af98-4f66-add5-48fea440a6ca\">Rome to Bolzano (INTERCITY NOTTE 764)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-lecce+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9c-a987-42f4-9eaa-4a7f8e59c754\">Rome to Lecce (INTERCITY NOTTE 789)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-syracuse+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9d-68d9-4cfa-92cd-11c6834517e8\">Rome to Syracuse (INTERCITY NOTTE 1955, 1959)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-palermo+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9d-104b-4fd9-bda7-e4b6e22ef80f\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Rome to Palermo (INTERCITY NOTTE 1955, 1959)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-trieste+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9d-a720-4f1a-bfde-05eb260bb200\">Rome to Trieste (INTERCITY NOTTE 774)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-venice+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9d-b877-450e-8220-60c75dc47e56\">Rome to Venice (INTERCITY NOTTE 774)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"from-the-south\">From the South\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-lecce-to-milan+9c7b5f9c-a987-42f4-9eaa-4a7f8e59c754+9c7b5f9c-ddd5-448f-a242-cae84ed84361\">Lecce to Milan (INTERCITY NOTTE 752, 758)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-lecce-to-rome+9c7b5f9c-a987-42f4-9eaa-4a7f8e59c754+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Lecce to Rome (INTERCITY NOTTE 788)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-lecce-to-turin+9c7b5f9c-a987-42f4-9eaa-4a7f8e59c754+9c7b5f9d-a0e3-4067-9ab8-bffb6223be6d\">Lecce to Turin (INTERCITY NOTTE 754)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-palermo-to-milan+9c7b5f9d-104b-4fd9-bda7-e4b6e22ef80f+9c7b5f9c-ddd5-448f-a242-cae84ed84361\">Palermo to Milan (INTERCITY NOTTE 1964)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-palermo-to-rome+9c7b5f9d-104b-4fd9-bda7-e4b6e22ef80f+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Palermo to Rome (INTERCITY NOTTE 1954, 1958)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-syracuse-to-milan+9c7b5f9d-68d9-4cfa-92cd-11c6834517e8+9c7b5f9c-ddd5-448f-a242-cae84ed84361\">Syracuse to Milan (INTERCITY NOTTE 1962)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-syracuse-to-rome+9c7b5f9d-68d9-4cfa-92cd-11c6834517e8+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Syracuse to Rome (INTERCITY NOTTE 1916, 1918, 1956, 1960, 1976)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-salerno-to-turin+9c7b5f9d-5609-4d68-b909-9435f4946b62+9c7b5f9d-a0e3-4067-9ab8-bffb6223be6d\">Salerno to Turin (INTERCITY NOTTE 796, 798)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-reggio-calabria-to-turin+9c7b5f9d-3d90-4916-84f2-42f14d6c45c7+9c7b5f9d-a0e3-4067-9ab8-bffb6223be6d\">Reggio Calabria to Turin (INTERCITY NOTTE 794, 864)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2 id=\"cabins\">Cabins\u003C/h2>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>All \u003Cstrong>Intercity Notte\u003C/strong> night trains have \u003Cstrong>sleeper cabins\u003C/strong> (\u003Cem>Vagone Letto Relax / Superior\u003C/em>) and \u003Cstrong>couchettes\u003C/strong> (\u003Cem>Cucetta Comfort\u003C/em>). \u003Cstrong>Seats \u003C/strong>are also available on most routes (\u003Cem>EASY\u003C/em>). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can choose the following \u003Cstrong>cabin categories\u003C/strong>: \u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Trenitalia Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 1-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Vagone Letto Relax Uso Singolo - Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 2-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Vagone Letto Relax - Doppia Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 3-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Vagone Letto Relax - Tripla Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 1-person sleeper cabin (shower and toilet) – only available on the lines to Sicily\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Superior Uso Singolo - Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 2-person sleeper cabin (shower and toilet) – only available on the lines to Sicily\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Superior Doppia - Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Shared 4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Cuccetta Comfort 4 posti – Promiscuo\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Shared ladies' 4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Cuccetta Comfort 4 Posti – Donna\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Cuccetta Comfort Doppia / Tripla – Uso esclusivo\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Posto a sedere 2ª classe - EASY\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more information about Trenitalia's cabin categories and service levels \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-these-cabins-are-available#trenitaliaintercity-notte\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>here\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"tips-things-good-to-know\">Tips & things good to know\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The price difference between sleeping car and couchette is usually small, so we recommend booking the more comfortable sleeping car!\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia night trains have no \u003Cstrong>dining car\u003C/strong>. You can purchase snacks and beverages from the crew. A light breakfast is included in some compartment categories.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia updates its \u003Cstrong>timetable \u003C/strong>twice a year: by the end of March it publishes the connections from June to December, and by the end of September it publishes the connections from January to May. Trenitalia does not publish all connections at once, but in stages.\u003Cbr>That's why you may not yet be able to find your desired night train for the summer holidays, for example, if you search in March. Come back regularly and check whether your connection is bookable.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>A \u003Cstrong>must-do-experience\u003C/strong>: The night train from Milan to Sicily crosses all of Italy—and the best part? Both you and the train board a ferry to Sicily, which is a unique experience in Europe\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/03/01_ap.jpeg","2025-03-09T13:45:17.000+01:00","2025-04-15T14:26:15.000+02:00","2025-03-17T11:00:09.000+01:00","Travel Italy this summer on one of the countless comfortable and reasonably priced night trains – here are all important infos!",[383],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[385,386],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/trenitalia-night-trains-across-italiy/","A picture showing an Intercity Notte night train","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo: Trenitalia\u003C/span>",{"id":392,"uuid":393,"title":394,"slug":395,"html":396,"comment_id":392,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":397,"updated_at":398,"published_at":399,"custom_excerpt":400,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":401,"tags":403,"primary_author":406,"primary_tag":10,"url":407,"excerpt":400,"reading_time":408,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":394,"meta_description":400,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66cc7d08a0761a0001321cae","20b3eef3-2c6a-4909-aec8-0118202ee693","FAQ Night Train: Will I be woken up at my destination?","faq-night-train-will-i-be-woken-up-at-my-destination","\u003Cp>Some railway operators offer \u003Cstrong>a wake-up service\u003C/strong> in \u003Cstrong>sleeper coaches and couchette coaches\u003C/strong>. Ask the railway staff about this when they check your ticket. To be on the safe side, we recommend that you also \u003Cstrong>set your own alarm clock\u003C/strong>. It is best to put it at least 15 minutes before your arrival so you have less stress.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If there is no wake-up service or you are travelling in a seating coach, you must ensure you wake up on time. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-26T15:03:04.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:27:35.000+02:00","2025-03-09T09:37:20.000+01:00","Do I need to set my own alarm in the night train to wake up in time for my destination? Or will the train staff wake me up?",[402],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[404,405],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-will-i-be-woken-up-at-my-destination/",0,{"id":410,"uuid":411,"title":412,"slug":413,"html":414,"comment_id":410,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":415,"updated_at":416,"published_at":417,"custom_excerpt":418,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":419,"tags":421,"primary_author":424,"primary_tag":10,"url":425,"excerpt":418,"reading_time":151,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":426,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"67b5f76b1ccf1e0001cb2620","f166e4b4-905d-446c-ad8a-786629a2c240","FAQ: What do the different price categories mean?","faq-what-do-the-different-price-categories-mean","\u003Cp>Most operators of night trains and night buses use \u003Cstrong>three price categories\u003C/strong>. However, the conditions of these categories may vary slightly depending on the operator.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To make it easier for you to compare different offers, nightride.com uses uniform price categories for all operators:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reduced:\u003C/strong> non-refundable/non-changeable\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Semi-flexible:\u003C/strong> partially refundable/changeable, with a time limit and possible fees\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Flexible:\u003C/strong> fully refundable/changeable free of charge\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>The following overview shows which \u003Cstrong>nightride.com price categories correspond to the respective operator price categories and\u003C/strong> the conditions of each operator's price categories.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Important:\u003C/strong> When booking a ticket, double-check the terms and conditions in the ticket shop!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>List of operators\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#trenitalia\">Trenitalia\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#öbb\">ÖBB\u003C/a>\u003C/li> \n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#db\">DB\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#regiojet\">Regiojet\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#european-sleeper\">European Sleeper\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#sncf\">SNCF\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#caledonian-sleeper\">Caledonian Sleeper\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"trenitalia\">Trenitalia\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\u003C/div>\n\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/Trenitalia_logo.svg.png\" alt=\"Beschreibung\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\u003C/div>\n\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>With \u003Cstrong>Trenitalia\u003C/strong>, you can choose from three price categories:\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Price Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Trenitalia Price Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Reduced\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Super Economy\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Semi-flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Economy\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Base\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"super-economy-nightridecom-reduced\">Super Economy (nightride.com: Reduced)\u003C/h3>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation / Refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Passenger change\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free and unlimited until the train's departure. Not permitted afterward.\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"economy-nightridecom-semi-flexible\">Economy (nightride.com: Semi-flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Allowed upon payment of the price difference to the new ticket with Base category\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/Refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Passenger change\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free and unlimited until the train's departure. Not permitted afterward.\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"base-nightridecom-flexible\">Base (nightride.com: Flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Allowed upon payment of the price difference for the new ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/Refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Subject to a fee\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Possible on trains along the same route, with an additional charge\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Passenger change\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free and unlimited until the train's departure. Not permitted afterward.\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more information about Trenitalia's price categories on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.trenitalia.com/en/html/trenitalia/Info_Tariffe_en_LeFrecce.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Trenitalia website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"%C3%B6bb\">ÖBB\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/image.png\" alt=\"The OBB logo\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>With \u003Cstrong>ÖBB/Nightjet\u003C/strong>, you can choose from three price categories:\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Price Category nightride.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Price Category ÖBB/Nightjet\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Reduced\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sparschiene / Non-Flex\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Semi-flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sparschiene Komfort / Semi-Flex\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Standard-Ticket / Flex\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"sparschiene-non-flex-nightridecom-reduced\">Sparschiene / Non-Flex (nightride.com: Reduced)\u003C/h3>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"sparschiene-komfort-semi-flex-nightridecom-semi-flexible\">Sparschiene Komfort / Semi-Flex (nightride.com: Semi-flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free of charge up to 15 days before departure; after that, a fee of 50% of the ticket price applies until one day before departure\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"standard-ticket-flexnightridecom-flexible\">Standard-Ticket / Flex(nightride.com: Flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free of charge until one day before departure; not possible afterwards.\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more information about ÖBB/Nightjet's price categories on their\u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/en/buchung/tarifinformationen/allgemein\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem> website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"db\">DB\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/03/DB_logo_white_rgb_200px.png\" alt=\"The DB logo\" style=\"max-width: 20%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>With \u003Cstrong>Deutsche Bahn\u003C/strong>, you can choose from three price categories:\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Price Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Deutsche Bahn Price Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Reduced\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Super saver\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Semi-flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Saver\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"super-saver-nightridecom-reduced\">Super saver (nightride.com: Reduced)\u003C/h3>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"saver-nightridecom-semi-flexible\">Saver (nightride.com: Semi-flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Up to one day before departure, subject to a fee\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"flexible-nightridecom-flexible\">Flexible (nightride.com: Flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free of charge up to one week before departure, after that subject to a fee\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Possible on trains along the same route on the same day\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Special\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Depending on the departure and arrival location, a City-Ticket for local transport is included; access to the DB Lounge at train stations with a 1st class ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more information about Deutsche Bahn's price categories on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/saver-flexible-fares\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Deutsche Bahn website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"regiojet\">Regiojet\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/03/regiojet.png\" alt=\"The Regiojet logo\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains\">Night trains \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Regiojet's night trains have only one price category. On nightride.com, we show it as the price category \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Flexible\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>: You can cancel any ticket for free or a small fee until shortly before departure. After that, you must pay the full price. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>You must cancel the ticket and book a new one for name and date changes. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-buses\">Night buses\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Regiojet's night buses have only one price category. On nightride.com, we show it as the price category \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Flexible\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>: You can cancel any ticket for free or a small fee until shortly before departure. After that, you must pay the full price. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>You must cancel the ticket and book a new one for name and date changes. \u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"european-sleeper\">European Sleeper\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/es-logo-wit-small.png\" alt=\"The ES logo\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"easy-night-nightridecom-reduced\">Easy Night (nightride.com: Reduced)\u003C/h3>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"good-night-nightridecom-semi-flexible\">Good Night (nightride.com: Semi-flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/passenger\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket \u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation/refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ 100% cancellation up to 1 month and 50% up to 15 days before departure\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Boarding of another train\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"flex-night-nightridecom-flexible\">Flex Night (nightride.com: Flexible)\u003C/h3>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Änderung Datum/Zeit/Reisende*r\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket \u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Stornierung / Rückerstattung\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ 100% cancellation possible up to 48 hours before departure\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Benutzung anderer Züge\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and book a new ticket \u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"sncf\">SNCF\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/05/sncf-logo-2.png\" alt=\"Das Logo von SNCF\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>With SNCF, you can choose between two price categories:\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Price Category nightride.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Price Category SNCF\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Semi-Flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Standard 1ʳᵉ classe / 2ᵉ classe\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Flexible\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Flex 1ʳᵉ classe / 2ᵉ classe\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"standard-1%CA%B3%E1%B5%89-classe-2%E1%B5%89-classe-nightridecom-semi-flexible\">Standard 1ʳᵉ classe / 2ᵉ classe (nightride.com: Semi-Flexible)\u003C/h3>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/traveler\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Exchangeable until 7 days before departure (price difference may apply)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation / Refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure, then cancellation fee applies\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Use on other trains\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Not possible\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"flex-1%CA%B3%E1%B5%89-classe-2%E1%B5%89-classe-nightridecom-flexible\">Flex 1ʳᵉ classe / 2ᵉ classe (nightride.com: Flexible)\u003C/h3>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/traveler\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Free exchange up to 30 minutes after departure\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation / Refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Full refund up to 30 minutes after departure\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Use on other trains\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ you have to exchange the ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more details about SNCF fare categories on the SNCF website when selecting your ticket (click on “Fare details, exchange and refund conditions”), in your customer account or \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/help/conditions\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cem>here\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"caledonian-sleeper\">Caledonian Sleeper\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/08/caledonian_sleeper_logo.png\" alt=\"Das Logo von Caledonian Sleeper\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Caledonian Sleeper has only one price category. On nightride.com, we show it as \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Semi-Flexible\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>: \u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Change of date/time/traveler\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and rebook\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Cancellation / Refund\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>✔️ Up to 7 days before departure: 100% of the ticket price. From 7 days before until 12:00 on the day before departure: 50%. After that, you pay the full ticket price.\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Use on other trains\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>❌ Cancel ticket and rebook\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more information on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sleeper.scot/help-support/after-your-trip/#3\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Caledonian Sleeper website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>, including how to cancel your ticket.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Journey» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many journeys by night bus and night train.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","2025-02-19T16:23:23.000+01:00","2025-08-01T15:47:58.000+02:00","2025-02-21T19:57:11.000+01:00","Operators of night trains and night buses use different price categories. nightride.com makes it easier for you to compare them with uniform categories.\n\nLearn more about the price categories of each operator.",[420],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[422,423],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-what-do-the-different-price-categories-mean/","nightride.com uses uniform price categories for night trains and night buses. Learn more about the price categories of each operator.",{"id":428,"uuid":429,"title":430,"slug":431,"html":432,"comment_id":428,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":433,"updated_at":434,"published_at":435,"custom_excerpt":436,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":437,"tags":439,"primary_author":442,"primary_tag":10,"url":443,"excerpt":436,"reading_time":261,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":444,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"67b5f58b1ccf1e0001cb25fc","37413354-2e0f-4f67-982d-bcd0a672e38d","FAQ: These cabins are available","faq-these-cabins-are-available","\u003Cp>On \u003Cstrong>nightride.com\u003C/strong>, we use three cabin categories: \u003Cstrong>sleeper cabin\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>couchette\u003C/strong>, and \u003Cstrong>seats\u003C/strong>. The \u003Cstrong>service levels\u003C/strong> of these cabin categories vary depending on the operator.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com\u003C/strong> uses uniform cabin categories across all operators to make comparing different offers easier.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The following overview shows which \u003Cstrong>nightride.com cabin categories correspond to the respective cabin operator categories \u003C/strong>and the service levels' details of each operator's cabin categories.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>List of operators\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cul>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#trenitalia\">Trenitalia\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#öbb\">ÖBB\u003C/a>\u003C/li> \n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#db\">DB\u003C/a>\u003C/li> \n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#regiojet\">Regiojet\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#european-sleeper\">European Sleeper\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#sncf\">SNCF\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch2 id=\"trenitalia\">Trenitalia\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/Trenitalia_logo.svg.png\" alt=\"Beschreibung\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>All \u003Cstrong>Intercity Notte\u003C/strong> night trains have \u003Cstrong>sleeper cabins\u003C/strong> (\u003Cem>Vagone Letto Relax / Superior\u003C/em>) and \u003Cstrong>couchettes\u003C/strong> (\u003Cem>Cucetta Comfort\u003C/em>). \u003Cstrong>Seats \u003C/strong>are also available on most routes (\u003Cem>Posto a sedere - EASY\u003C/em>).\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-sleeper-cabin\">Night trains: Sleeper cabin\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level:\u003C/strong> Made-up beds, washbasin, optional toilet/shower, towel, travel kit, water bottles, newspaper, breakfast. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Trenitalia Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Vagone Letto Relax Uso Singolo - Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>2-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Vagone Letto Relax - Doppia Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>3-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Vagone Letto Relax - Tripla Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1-person sleeper cabin (shower and toilet)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Superior Uso Singolo - Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>2-person sleeper cabin (shower and toilet)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Superior Doppia - Cabina Intera\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>The cabins are for your \u003Cstrong>private use\u003C/strong>. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-couchette\">Night trains: Couchette\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level: \u003C/strong>bed linen, mini travel kit, water bottle, light breakfast. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Trenitalia Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Shared 4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Cuccetta Comfort 4 posti – Promiscuo\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Shared ladies' 4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Cuccetta Comfort 4 Posti – Donna\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Cuccetta Comfort Doppia / Tripla – Uso esclusivo\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>You \u003Cstrong>share the cabin\u003C/strong> with other travellers if you are travelling alone (or if, for example, you book a 4-seater couchette cabin as a couple). However, you can also book a 4-seater couchette cabin for \u003Cstrong>private use\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The cabins can also be booked \u003Cstrong>exclusively for women\u003C/strong>, as the genders are usually mixed in occupancy. At nightride.com, the latter are labelled ‘ladies’.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-seats\">Night trains: Seats\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level:\u003C/strong> Comfortable seat, including seat reservation, foldable tray table at the seat. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Trenitalia Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Posto a sedere 2ª classe - EASY\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more information about Trenitalia's cabin categories on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.trenitalia.com/en/intercity-notte.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Trenitalia website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"%C3%B6bb\">ÖBB\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/image.png\" alt=\"Das Logo von ÖBB\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\n\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>The ÖBB maintains a vast fleet of night trains with its Nightjet connections (NJ). The night trains run with \u003Cstrong>sleeping cars, couchette cars\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong>seating cars\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are \"old\" Nightjets and \u003Cstrong>\"Nightjets of the new generation\"\u003C/strong>, which differ in their services. The Nightjet of the new generation is also advertised with the slogan ‘comfort’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Nightjet of the new generation also offers \u003Cstrong>Mini Cabins\u003C/strong>. In terms of comfort, a Mini Cabin is similar to a couchette. However, you can separate the Mini Cabin from your fellow travellers and have more privacy. It is similar to a seat in a Japanese capsule hotel.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/routes-on-which-the-nightjet-of-the-new-generation-is-running\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Here you find a blog post\u003C/a> about where the Nightjet of the new generation is running.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The cabins of the partner railways with which ÖBB operates the so-called Euronight trains (EN) may differ slightly in their designations and equipment.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-train-sleeper-cabin\">Night train: Sleeper cabin\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level\u003C/strong>: made-up beds, washbasin, optional toilet/shower, optional table, towel, travel kit, water bottle, à la carte breakfast, wake-up service, power sockets. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>ÖBB/Nightjet Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1/2/3-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sleeping car compartment for 1/2/3 passengers (\"old\" Nightjets)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1/2/3-person sleeper cabin (shower and toilet)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sleeping car \"plus\" compartment for 1/2/3 passengers with shower and toilet (\"old\" Nightjets)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1/2-person sleeper cabin (toilet)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sleeping car \"comfort\" compartment for 1/2 passengers with toilet (Nightjet of the new generation)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1/2-person sleeper cabin (shower and toilet)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sleeping car \"comfort\" compartment for 1/2 passengers with shower and toilet (Nightjet of the new generation)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>You \u003Cstrong>share the cabin\u003C/strong> with other passengers if you are travelling alone (or if, for example, you book a ‘triple’ as a couple). If your group size matches the number of places in the booked cabin, you will usually have it \u003Cstrong>to yourselves\u003C/strong>. This is also stated on nightride.com.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The sleeping car cabins are usually allocated \u003Cstrong>separately by gender\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find out all about the different sleeper car categories at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/en/komfortkategorien/schlafwagen\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>nightjet.com\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-couchette-and-mini-cabin\">Night trains: Couchette and Mini Cabin\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level\u003C/strong>: blankets and sheets, washroom and toilet facilities in the carriage, towel, travel kit, water bottle, breakfast (two rolls, jam, butter, coffee or tea), wake-up service, power sockets. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>ÖBB/Nightjet Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>4/5/6-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Couchette carriage compartment for 4/5/6 passengers (\"old\" Nightjets)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Modern 4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Couchette carriage \"comfort\" compartment for 4 passengers (Nightjets of the new generation)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Mini Cabin\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Mini Cabin (Nightjets of the new generation)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>The cabins can also be booked as \u003Cstrong>private \u003C/strong>or \u003Cstrong>exclusively for women\u003C/strong>, as the genders are generally mixed in occupancy. At nightride.com, the latter are labelled ‘ladies’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Couchette cabins are categorised into 4-seater, 5-seater, 6-seater, and modernised 4-seater cabins. The latter are labelled ‘comfort’ at nightjet.com.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find out all about the different couchette car categories at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/en/komfortkategorien/liegewagen\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>nightjet.com\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-seats-1\">Night trains: Seats\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level\u003C/strong>: including seat reservation, washroom and toilet facilities in the carriage. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>ÖBB/Nightjet Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class in 4/6-person compartment\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class (\"old\" Nightjets)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Comfort seat 2nd class (Nightjets of the new generation)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class with table\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Comfort seat 2nd class with table (Nightjets of the new generation)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Priority seat for people with disabilities\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Priority seat for passengers with disabilities\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find out all about the different seat categories at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/en/komfortkategorien/sitzwagen\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>nightjet.com\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"db\">DB\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/03/DB_logo_white_rgb_200px.png\" alt=\"The Regiojet logo\" style=\"max-width: 20%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Deutsche Bahn's night trains have \u003Cstrong>seating carriages\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-seats-2\">Night trains: Seats\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>2nd class service level:\u003C/strong> Seat width between 86 and 97 cm, minimum legroom 80 cm, table depending on the seat, power outlets, onboard restaurant depending on the train connection.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>1st class service level:\u003C/strong> Seat width between 93 and 102 cm, minimum legroom 88 cm, Wi-Fi (depending on the train connection), reading light, onboard restaurant depending on the train connection, access to the DB lounge at some train stations when you have a Flexprice ticket\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Regiojet Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sitzplatz 2. Klasse\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 1st class\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sitzplatz 1. Klasse\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Find more information about Deutsche Bahn service levels on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://int.bahn.de/en/trains\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Deutsche Bahn website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"regiojet\">Regiojet\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/03/regiojet.png\" alt=\"The Regiojet logo\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Regiojet operates night trains and night buses. The \u003Cstrong>night trains \u003C/strong>have \u003Cstrong>couchette \u003C/strong>and \u003Cstrong>seating cars\u003C/strong>. The \u003Cstrong>night buses\u003C/strong> have different \u003Cstrong>seat categories\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-couchette-1\">Night trains: Couchette\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service levels:\u003C/strong> bedding, Wi-Fi, breakfast, coffee, bottled water, daily newspapers, an entertainment portal, and a wake-up service. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Regiojet Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>3/4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sleeping for men and women - Sleeping car\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>If you are travelling alone (or if, for example, you book a 3-berth cabin as a couple), you \u003Cstrong>share the cabin\u003C/strong> with other travellers. If your group size matches the number of places in the booked cabin, you will usually have it \u003Cstrong>for yourselves / private\u003C/strong>. This is also stated on nightride.com. However, you can also book a compartment for your \u003Cstrong>private use\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The cabins can also be booked \u003Cstrong>exclusively for women\u003C/strong>, as the genders are usually mixed in occupancy. At nightride.com, the latter are labelled ‘ladies’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Passengers with reduced mobility\u003C/strong> receive assistance. To request this service, select the disability fare when booking.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Find more information about Regiojet night train services on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://regiojet.com/services/services-on-board-of-trains?affiliate=nightride\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Regiojet website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-seats-3\">Night trains: Seats\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service in all categories\u003C/strong>: including seat reservation, bottled water, newspapers, WiFi. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Depending on the route, you can choose from the following \u003Cstrong>seat categories\u003C/strong> on Regiojet night trains:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Low Cost\u003C/strong>: Non-reclining seats.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Standard\u003C/strong>: Reclining seats, 6-person compartments, power outlets, coffee, beverages, free parking at station.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Relax\u003C/strong>: Reclining seats, max. 6-person compartments, tables, power outlets, coffee, beverages, free parking at station. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Business\u003C/strong>: Reclining seats, max. 4-person compartments, private table, power outlets, coffee, beverages, free parking at station.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Regiojet Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class (non-adjustable)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Low Cost (2nd cl.)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class in 4/6-person compartment\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Standard (2nd cl.)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class with table\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Relax (2nd cl.)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 1st class in 4/6-person compartment\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Business (1st cl.)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Find more information about Regiojet night train services on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://regiojet.com/services/services-on-board-of-trains?affiliate=nightride\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Regiojet website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-buses-seats\">Night buses: Seats\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Depending on the route, you can choose from the following \u003Cstrong>seat categories\u003C/strong> on Regiojet night buses. All the seats come with a seat reservation:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Standard:\u003C/strong> Adjustable seats, tables, WC, Wi-Fi, (USB) power outlets, free hot drinks. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase \u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Relax:\u003C/strong> Extra comfortable seats, more legroom, tables, individual entertainment screens, WC, Wi-Fi, (USB) power outlets, free hot drinks, newspapers on some routes. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Regiojet Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Standard\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Comfort seat\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Relax\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Find more information about Regiojet night bus services on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://regiojet.com/services/services-on-board-of-buses?affiliate=nightride\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Regiojet website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch2 id=\"european-sleeper\">European Sleeper\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/04/es-logo-wit-small.png\" alt=\"The ES logo\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>European Sleeper operates night trains with \u003Cstrong>sleeping cars\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>couchettes \u003C/strong>and \u003Cstrong>seats\u003C/strong>. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-sleeper-cabin-1\">Night trains: Sleeper cabin\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level\u003C/strong>: made-up bed with blanket, washbasin in the cabin, shared toilets in the carriage, wake-up service on request, towel, travel kit, breakfast, mineral water & welcome drink. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>European Sleeper Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>3-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Comfort Triple\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>2-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Comfort Double\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1-person sleeper cabin (wash basin)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Comfort Single\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>If you are travelling alone (or if, for example, you book a ‘triple’ as a couple), you \u003Cstrong>share the cabin\u003C/strong> with other travellers. If your group size matches the number of places in the booked cabin, you will usually have it \u003Cstrong>for yourselves / private\u003C/strong>. This is also stated on nightride.com.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 3-bed compartment can also be booked \u003Cstrong>exclusively for women\u003C/strong> (‘Women Only’ on the European Sleeper website), as the genders are usually mixed in occupancy. At nightride.com, these options are labelled ‘Ladies’.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-couchette-2\">Night trains: Couchette\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level\u003C/strong>: Couchette with blanket and sheets, shaered toilets and washing facilities in the carriage, wake-up service on request, mineral water, breakfast can be booked as an option. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>European Sleeper Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>6-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Classic (6-person compartment)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>5-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Classic (5-person compartment)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>You \u003Cstrong>share the cabin\u003C/strong> with other travellers. However, you can also book a compartment for your own \u003Cstrong>private use\u003C/strong>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 5-berth cabin has air conditioning, the 6-berth cabin does not.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 5-seater cabins can also be booked \u003Cstrong>exclusively for women\u003C/strong>, as the genders are usually mixed in occupancy. At nightride.com, these cabins are labelled ‘ladies’.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-trains-seats-4\">Night trains: Seats\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level:\u003C/strong> including seat reservation, shared toilets in the carriage, breakfast can be booked as an option. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>nightride.com Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>European Sleeper Cabin Category\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Seat 2nd class in 4/6-person compartment\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Budget\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Find more details about the service levels on European Sleeper's \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://deals.europeansleeper.eu/c?c=37513&m=12&a=493724&r=&u=%2Fen%2Fthe-train\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"sncf\">SNCF\u003C/h2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\n \u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/05/sncf-logo-2.png\" alt=\"Das Logo von SNCF\" style=\"max-width: 40%; height: auto;\">\n\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>The night trains operated by the French railway company SNCF are called \u003Cstrong>Intercités de Nuit\u003C/strong>. They run with \u003Cstrong>couchettes\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong>seated cars\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-train-couchette\">Night Train: Couchette\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level:\u003C/strong> Berth with pillow and thin sleeping bag (replaces sheet and blanket), toilets and washbasins in the coach, 1 bottle of mineral water, sleep mask and earplugs, free WiFi, power outlets, shower facilities at the arrival station (depending on the location).\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Compartment Category nightride.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Compartment Category SNCF\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>6-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2nd class berth\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>4-person couchette\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>1st class berth\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Compartments are shared with other passengers. However, you can also book a \u003Cstrong>private compartment\u003C/strong> just for yourself or your group. To do this, select the \u003Cstrong>\"Espace Privatif\" fare\u003C/strong> when booking.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are also \u003Cstrong>women-only\u003C/strong> compartments available, as compartments are usually mixed-gender. On nightride.com, these are marked with the label \u003Cstrong>\"Ladies\"\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"night-train-seats\">Night Train: Seats\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Service level:\u003C/strong> Includes reservation, adjustable headrests, toilets in the coach.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Compartment Category nightride.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003Cstrong>Compartment Category SNCF\u003C/strong>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>2nd class seat\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2nd class seat\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>You can find more information about the service levels in SNCF sleeper trains on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/intercites/intercites-night\">\u003Cem>SNCF website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Journey» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many journeys by night bus and night train.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2025-02-19T16:15:23.000+01:00","2025-08-14T15:24:20.000+02:00","2025-02-21T13:16:01.000+01:00","nightride.com uses uniform cabin categories, allowing you to better compare the offers of different operators. Learn more about each operator's service levels.",[438],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[440,441],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-these-cabins-are-available/","nightride.com uses uniform cabin categories for night trains and night buses, helping you compare operators' offers easily. Discover each operator's service levels.",{"id":446,"uuid":447,"title":448,"slug":449,"html":450,"comment_id":446,"feature_image":451,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":452,"updated_at":453,"published_at":454,"custom_excerpt":455,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":456,"tags":458,"primary_author":461,"primary_tag":10,"url":462,"excerpt":455,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":463,"meta_description":455,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":464,"feature_image_caption":465},"67af07fd1ccf1e0001cb254b","0cd3c38b-9a90-4364-b6fa-9130c9702402","Everything about the \"Nacht-ICs\" of Deutsche Bahn","everything-about-the-night-ics-of-deutsche-bahn","\u003Cp>Deutsche Bahn officially exited the night train business in 2016 with its then City-Nightline services. However, for some time now, it has operated an increasing number of IC, ICE, and EC trains that exclusively run at night. This allows you to cover long distances overnight (ideally sleeping or at least dozing). These trains run from Germany to other countries, including the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, and even seasonally to Denmark.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"wait-are-these-really-night-trains\">Wait, are these really night trains?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>There’s some debate about this. As true night train fans, we would say: Sort of, with a tendency toward \"no.\" There are no sleeper or couchette cars, you travel sitting down. The lights usually stay on, and the ride isn’t particularly cozy – the author knows what they're talking about. Nevertheless, you can travel long distances overnight on these lines at a relatively low price. That’s why we’ve decided to include DB’s offerings on nightride.com.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"what-should-i-keep-in-mind\">What should I keep in mind?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>These trains usually stop at many stations where people get on and off. So, it’s always bustling, and privacy is a no-go. To get some rest, we recommend the following:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>A sleep mask and earplugs (or even better: noise-cancelling headphones) are a must.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Travel in groups; it's safer and more comfortable. You can’t lock your belongings, and thefts (especially during night stops) are possible.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Treat yourself to first class. The price difference is usually small, but the seats are a bit more comfortable, with more legroom and space.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Book at least a month in advance. That way, you’ll often find Super-Saver prices, which are much cheaper than flexible tickets.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Many trains have separate compartments (with doors) – make sure you can reserve a seat there. It’s cozier and likely safer.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"what-routes-are-available\">What routes are available?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>A PDF from Deutsche Bahn provides more information on this. You can find it \u003Ca href=\"https://assets.static-bahn.de/dam/jcr:35fe12b4-3585-457c-a310-62955d9679cf/20241202_2025_SK_Nacht_IC_ICE.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here\u003C/a>. Below, we’ve summarized the most important routes for you:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Berlin:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-vienna+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057\">IC 495 to Vienna\u003C/a> (via Nuremberg)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-munich+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">ICE 699 to Munich\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-zurich+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">ICE 271 to Zurich\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-fulda+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9c-2df9-4e45-a6be-4d7fbc169c85\">via Fulda\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-zurich+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">IC 60408 to Zurich\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-offenburg+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9c-f7c4-404b-8dae-dc48cbe862f1\">via Offenburg\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-basel+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\">ICE 101 to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Hamburg:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>IC 60471 to \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-basel+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\">Basel\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-zurich+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">Zurich\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-karlsruhe+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-765f-4f41-b8b3-73d478529149\">via Karlsruhe\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-munich+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">ICE 619/699 to Munich\u003C/a> (via \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-heidelberg+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-5391-4df0-ad76-6d16ec6bace8\">Heidelberg\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-munich+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">ICE 1081 to Munich\u003C/a> (via \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-nuremberg+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-f441-476a-b370-34205eb226ad\">Nuremberg\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-copenhagen+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-a3d6-4d86-b931-be98de8de0b2\" rel=\"noreferrer\">IC 1194 to Copenhagen\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-frankfurt-am-main+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-29eb-4028-9366-8808d99ee58f\">ICE 619/699/921 to Frankfurt am Main\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Munich:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-warsaw+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9d-c0a5-4920-adf5-695246f2742e\">IC 60406 to Warsaw\u003C/a> (via \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-vienna+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057\">Vienna\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-hamburg+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc\">ICE 618 to Hamburg\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-ulm+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9d-ae38-4d0e-a548-6be38777a8d7\">via Ulm)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-vienna+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057\">IC 461 to Vienna\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-salzburg+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9d-5793-4a6d-b7e3-c099fbba650d\">via Salzburg\u003C/a>) – doesn't run anymore from June 2025\u003C/li>\u003Cli>I\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-hamburg+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc\">CE 1080 to Hamburg\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-hanover+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9c-5089-48e5-8d5b-bc077331f8e0\">via Hanover\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-berlin+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566\">ICE 698 to Berlin\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-munich-to-ulm+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401+9c7b5f9d-ae38-4d0e-a548-6be38777a8d7\">via Ulm\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Vienna:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-warsaw+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9d-c0a5-4920-adf5-695246f2742e\">IC 60406 to Warsaw\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-munich+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">IC 60407 to Munich\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-stuttgart+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9d-8bb9-44e2-963a-040262ce0404\">IC 460 to Stuttgart\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-munich+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">via Munich\u003C/a>) – doesn't run anymore from June 2025\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-berlin+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566\">IC 494 to Berlin\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Zurich:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-amsterdam+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834\">IC 60402 to Amsterdam\u003C/a> (via Cologne)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-hamburg+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc\">IC 60470 to Hamburg\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-heidelberg+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9c-5391-4df0-ad76-6d16ec6bace8\">via Heidelberg\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-berlin+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566\">IC 60409 to Berlin\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-leipzig+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9c-aaa7-416d-b0e4-6d35012bd382\">via Leipzig\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-prague+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9d-3378-47ce-9837-2fb30b42f96f\">EC 459 to Prague\u003C/a> (\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-riesa+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9d-3ee6-450e-be76-8adaf339405d\">via Riesa\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-berlin+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566\">ICE 4 to Berlin\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Since we are currently expanding the connections on nightride.com, this list will grow in the future. Last update: May 1, 2025\u003C/p>","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1710235995261-788b40b2ad28?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDh8fGRiJTIwaWNlfGVufDB8fHx8MTczNTYyOTIwNXww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000","2025-02-14T10:08:13.000+01:00","2025-05-24T10:40:49.000+02:00","2025-02-14T10:18:11.000+01:00","At nightride.com, you can find around 28 DB night train routes. But are these really \"true\" night trains? And what else should you know?",[457],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[459,460],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/everything-about-the-night-ics-of-deutsche-bahn/","Everything About the Night-ICs of Deutsche Bahn","Die Sitze in einem Nacht-ICE im Morgenrot","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo by \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@christianlue?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Christian Lue\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> / \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":467,"uuid":468,"title":469,"slug":470,"html":471,"comment_id":467,"feature_image":472,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":473,"updated_at":474,"published_at":475,"custom_excerpt":476,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":477,"tags":479,"primary_author":482,"primary_tag":10,"url":483,"excerpt":476,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":484,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":485,"feature_image_caption":486},"67acdc7a1ccf1e0001cb23c4","1137e093-7c62-48a4-ae89-0a6267d20f72","Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel: travel by night train & night bus","eurovision-song-contest-2025-in-basel-travel-by-night-train-night-bus","\u003Cp>From May 10 to 17, 2025, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) will occur in Basel, Switzerland. This blog shows you how to get to Basel by night train or night bus. You will also receive exclusive insider tips about Basel, which is perfect for your ESC trip! The author has lived in Basel for five years and knows the best recommendations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/8b73b9e52242619008b40e149ed2add219b500ea_841059626.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Travel by night train bus to get to the ESC in Basel. (Photo: Basel Tourismus)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/8b73b9e52242619008b40e149ed2add219b500ea_841059626.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/02/8b73b9e52242619008b40e149ed2add219b500ea_841059626.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/8b73b9e52242619008b40e149ed2add219b500ea_841059626.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Travel by night train bus to get to the ESC in Basel. (Photo: Basel Tourismus)\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-travel-to-basel-by-night-train\">How to travel to Basel by night train\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Here you will find out from which cities you can travel directly to Basel by night train. Click on the links to check the best connections and availability for your travel date.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can choose between the comfortable NightJet/ÖBB night trains and the more affordable night ICs of Deutsche Bahn: In the \u003Cstrong>NightJet/ÖBB night trains\u003C/strong>, you travel comfortably in a couchette or sleeper car.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>night ICs of Deutsche Bahn\u003C/strong> are cheaper but only offer seating. \u003Cstrong>Tip:\u003C/strong> With an Interrail pass, you pay nothing for the night ICs except for possible reservation fees.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"direct-connections-from-germany\">Direct connections from Germany\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-basel+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Berlin to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-bonn-to-basel+9c7b5f9b-b0be-4bd1-9c8b-d55452a3880a+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Bonn to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-bremen-to-basel+9c7b5f9b-b5bb-4ef9-914d-744832132498+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Bremen to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-dresden-to-basel+9c7b5f9c-076c-4163-b7dc-732988e1f0e2+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Dresden to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-fulda-to-basel+9c7b5f9c-2df9-4e45-a6be-4d7fbc169c85+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Fulda to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-basel+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Hamburg to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hannover-to-basel+9c7b5f9c-5089-48e5-8d5b-bc077331f8e0+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Hanover to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-leipzig-to-basel+9c7b5f9c-aaa7-416d-b0e4-6d35012bd382+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Leipzig to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-riesa-to-basel+9c7b5f9d-3ee6-450e-be76-8adaf339405d+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Riesa to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"direct-connections-from-the-netherlands\">Direct connections from the Netherlands\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-basel+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Amsterdam to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-utrecht-to-basel+9c7b5f9d-b205-410b-abea-96d4c6a1110d+9c7b5f9b-9f5e-47f3-a740-dc4977ff3c7b\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Night train from Utrecht to Basel\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-travel-to-basel-by-night-bus\">How to travel to Basel by night bus\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>FlixBus offers numerous night bus connections to Basel. Until we integrate it into our platform, you can find current connections and tickets directly at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.flixbus.ch/\">https://www.flixbus.ch/\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"insider-tipps-basel\">Insider-Tipps Basel \u003C/h2>\u003Ch3 id=\"accommodation\">Accommodation \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Accommodation in Basel is likely to be scarce and expensive during the ESC. Alternative options within 20 minutes by train include \u003Cstrong>Liestal\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong>Olten\u003C/strong>. A cheaper option may also be renting a place in \u003Cstrong>France or Germany\u003C/strong> (Basel is located at the border of both).\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"food\">Food\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Author’s favorite restaurant:\u003C/strong> Poké bowls at \u003Ca href=\"https://latelierbasel.ch/\">\u003Cu>L’Atelier\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, about 500 meters from Basel SBB station.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>If it’s warm enough for ice cream:\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://gelateriadiberna.ch/laboratori/kleinbasel/\">\u003Cu>Gelateria di Berna\u003C/u>\u003C/a> \u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Regional specialties & surprise menu:\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.viertel-kreis.ch/\">\u003Cu>Viertel-Kreis\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Excellent pizza:\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vito.ch/\">\u003Cu>Vito\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"excursions\">Excursions\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Take a trip to \u003Ca href=\"https://maps.app.goo.gl/vGXzV9WuWd7trKHn7\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cu>Gempen\u003C/u>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, Basel’s local mountain, or the nearby Jura.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Recover from the party at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.soleuno.ch/\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cu>Sole Uno\u003C/u>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Take the train and explore a nearby Swiss city. Within an hour, you can reach \u003Cstrong>Delémont, Zurich, Solothurn, and Lucerne\u003C/strong>.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>The \u003Cstrong>Basel Zoo (\"\u003C/strong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.zoobasel.ch/de/\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cu>Zooli\u003C/u>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>\")\u003C/strong> is just 5 minutes from the main train station.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/d87e335d-3c02-47c1-9df1-f3417b65e4be.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Also a really nice activity in Basel: Chilling at the Rhine.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/d87e335d-3c02-47c1-9df1-f3417b65e4be.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/02/d87e335d-3c02-47c1-9df1-f3417b65e4be.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/d87e335d-3c02-47c1-9df1-f3417b65e4be.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Also a really nice activity in Basel: Chilling at the Rhine.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"key-facts-about-esc-in-basel\">Key Facts about ESC in Basel\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Nemo\u003C/strong> won ESC 2024 in Malmö with the song \u003Cem>The Code\u003C/em>. That’s why the \u003Cstrong>ESC 2025 is being held in Basel\u003C/strong>.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Final:\u003C/strong> May 17, 2025, at \u003Cstrong>St. Jakobshalle\u003C/strong>.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Participants:\u003C/strong> 27 nations will compete in ESC 2025.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Swiss ESC history:\u003C/strong> This is the \u003Cstrong>third time\u003C/strong> Switzerland is hosting the ESC (previously in 1956 & 1989).\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Public vote:\u003C/strong> In June 2024, \u003Cstrong>66% of Basel’s population voted in favor\u003C/strong> of hosting the ESC.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>For more information, including tickets, visit the \u003Ca href=\"https://eurovision-basel.ch/en/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cstrong>official ESC website\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/basel-03-horizontal-_2_.jpeg","2025-02-12T18:38:02.000+01:00","2025-02-14T14:37:46.000+01:00","2025-02-13T08:20:58.000+01:00","Travel comfortably by night train or night bus to ESC 2025 in Basel! We show you the best connections and insider tips for your stay.",[478],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[480,481],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/eurovision-song-contest-2025-in-basel-travel-by-night-train-night-bus/","ESC 2025 in Basel? Discover the best night train and night bus connections, plus insider tips on travel, accommodation, food, and excursions!\n","Travel comfortably and sustainably by night train to Basel for the Eurovision Song Contest ESC. (Picture: Kanton Basel)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Travel comfortably and sustainably by night train to Basel for the Eurovision Song Contest ESC. (Picture: Kanton Basel)\u003C/span>",{"id":488,"uuid":489,"title":490,"slug":491,"html":492,"comment_id":488,"feature_image":493,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":494,"updated_at":495,"published_at":496,"custom_excerpt":497,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":498,"tags":500,"primary_author":503,"primary_tag":504,"url":505,"excerpt":497,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":506,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":507,"feature_image_caption":508},"67a726261ccf1e0001cb2365","105e83db-6971-4767-8c85-683901be4d11","New Features: Interrail Pass & Comfort Class Icons","new-features-interrail-pass-comfort-class-icons","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>We’ve added two new features to nightride.com to make searching for the best night trains and buses easier!\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can now select the \u003Cstrong>Interrail Pass\u003C/strong> as a discount card. This gives you a significant reduction on ÖBB night trains. We can't calculate discounts yet for Deutsche Bahn's night IC trains. However, with Interrail, you can usually travel on them for free—aside from a possible reservation fee.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A picture is worth a thousand words: Each connection now includes \u003Cstrong>icons\u003C/strong> showing which \u003Cstrong>comfort classes\u003C/strong> (seat, couchette, or sleeper) are still available. This makes finding the right offer even easier.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Try the new features!\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Do you have feedback or suggestions? \u003Ca href=\"https://forms.gle/xPfQRcxCgmy912Ke9\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Let us know\u003C/a>!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/interail-EN-portrait.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Select Interrail/Eurail as a discount card and save money on your night journey.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1385\" height=\"2696\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/interail-EN-portrait.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/02/interail-EN-portrait.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/interail-EN-portrait.png 1385w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Select Interrail/Eurail as a discount card and save money on your night journey.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/icon-EN-landscape.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Icons for comfort classes: Seat, couchette, or sleeper car.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/icon-EN-landscape.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/02/icon-EN-landscape.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2025/02/icon-EN-landscape.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w2400/2025/02/icon-EN-landscape.png 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Icons for comfort classes: Seat, couchette, or sleeper car.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/02/NightRide_Logo_small_BG.png","2025-02-08T10:38:46.000+01:00","2025-02-12T16:36:24.000+01:00","2025-02-08T10:47:28.000+01:00","Use your Interrail Pass for discounts & see available comfort classes as icons – discover the new features on nightride.com for an even easier night journey booking!",[499],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[501,502],{"id":33,"name":34,"slug":35,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":36},{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},{"id":33,"name":34,"slug":35,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":36},"https://blog.nightride.com/new-features-interrail-pass-comfort-class-icons/","New features on nightride.com: Save on night trains with your Interrail Pass. Icons now make it even easier to see which comfort classes are available – for a smoother booking experience!","Travel Europe by night train for less money with the Interrail Pass.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Travel cheaper on vacation with the Interrail Pass.\u003C/span>",{"id":510,"uuid":511,"title":512,"slug":513,"html":514,"comment_id":510,"feature_image":515,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":516,"updated_at":517,"published_at":518,"custom_excerpt":519,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":520,"tags":522,"primary_author":525,"primary_tag":10,"url":526,"excerpt":519,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":527,"feature_image_caption":528},"6798f2c31ccf1e0001cb227b","b0ec1783-3163-4f8a-9800-2d40eeb45759","How to go skiing in the Alps by train from the UK","how-to-go-skiing-in-the-alps-by-train-from-the-uk","\u003Cp>The skiing season is in full bloom (or rather, powder) and there are still a lot of last minute deals to be exploited. Have you recently thought about making the travel from the Island to the Alps, but have only found unsustainable air travel options? Don't despair. There's indeed a very simple (and affordable) way to reach Zurich or Innsbruck by night train – two cities very close to the Alps. And you only have to change in Amsterdam (or Brussels). Here's how:\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/threema-20220227-163811811-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A skier spraying some pow, offpiste, in front of a blue sky\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/threema-20220227-163811811-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/01/threema-20220227-163811811-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/threema-20220227-163811811-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Enjoying fresh pow somewhere around Andermatt, Switzerland\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"step-1-take-the-eurostar-from-london-st-pancras-to-amsterdam-centraal\">Step 1: Take the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Eurostar\u003C/a> from London St. Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>On weekdays and Sundays, there are three connections per day (on Saturdays two). We recommend taking the earliest connection, so you still get to enjoy Amsterdam and \"relax\" a bit (might come in handy for a good sleep for the following night train). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fares start at around 50 GBP for a second class ticket. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oh, and leave your gear at home. Renting is more sustainable anyway. Of course, if you insist on bringing it, that will probably be more hassle-free than on a plane.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"step-2-option-1-take-the-nightjet-to-zurich\">Step 2, option 1: Take the Nightjet to Zurich\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>There's one line heading to Switzerland, namely the NJ 403 which also halts in Basel. Prices usually start at 100 EUR per person (couchette), for a bed in the sleeper carriage you'll pay around 150 to 180 EUR. The train leaves usually at around 20:00 and arrives in Zurich at around 8:00 in the morning, so you can quickly take a local connection to a resort (see step 3) and maybe even ski on the same day!!!\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-zurich+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\" class=\"button button--green\">Find your Nightjet to Zurich here!\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-2-option-2-take-the-nightjet-to-innsbruck\">Step 2, option 2: Take the Nightjet to Innsbruck\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The NJ 421 goes via Munich all the way to Innsbruck in the heart of Tyrol. The prices are a bit cheaper, with couchettes starting from around 80 EUR. The journey is a bit longer though: You'll depart in Amsterdam around 19:00 and arrive around 9:00 in the morning – right in time for your first dose of Kaiserschmarrn. Enjoy! \u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-innsbruck+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c\" class=\"button button--green\">Find your Nightjet to Innsbruck here!\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-2-option-3-take-the-european-sleeper-from-brussels-to-innsbruck\">Step 2, option 3: Take the European Sleeper from Brussels to Innsbruck\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>This is a bit of a secret hack. European Sleeper starts a seasonal train from the 5th of February which will go all the way to Venice and runs twice a week. It stops in Innsbruck on the way. But it doesn't stop in Amsterdam unfortunately, so you have to hop off from the Eurostar in Bruxelles-Midi. From there, the European Sleeper departs somewhen between 18:00 and 19:00 in the evening. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://bdt9.net/c/?si=19006&li=1837748&wi=401998&ws=blog-skiing-uk\" class=\"button button--green\">Check out European Sleeper for trains to Innsbruck!\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"step-3-enjoy-the-slopes\">Step 3: Enjoy the slopes\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Here are some personal recommendations:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>From Zurich: Andermatt (rather big) or Flumserberge (rather small and cozy), both are reachable with public transport or busses within one to two hours. The Zurich-based newspaper Tages-Anzeiger has published some \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/ski-fahren-so-kommt-man-vom-hb-zuerich-am-besten-auf-die-piste-919876831937\" rel=\"noreferrer\">recommendations\u003C/a> for easily accessible ski resorts (not beyond paywall, but in German)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>From Innsbruck: Axamer Lizum (small), Nordkette (apparently the steepest slope of Europe), Stubaier Gletscher (huge resort a bit farther away, within one hour with public transport)\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Have fun, don't break a leg (else you will have a bit of an unsustainable repatriation flight back home and we don't want that, right?)\u003C/p>","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519681393784-d120267933ba?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDI1fHxuaWdodCUyMHRyYWluJTIwYWxwc3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3MzgwNzY4OTB8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000","2025-01-28T16:07:47.000+01:00","2025-02-10T09:05:36.000+01:00","2025-01-28T18:33:48.000+01:00","There's an eco-friendly way to reach the heart of the Alps from the United Kingdom – with only one change.",[521],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[523,524],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/how-to-go-skiing-in-the-alps-by-train-from-the-uk/","A photo showing a starry sky above snowy mountains.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo by \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@vorosbenisop?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Benjamin Voros\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> / \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":530,"uuid":531,"title":532,"slug":533,"html":534,"comment_id":530,"feature_image":535,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":536,"updated_at":537,"published_at":538,"custom_excerpt":539,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":540,"tags":542,"primary_author":545,"primary_tag":10,"url":546,"excerpt":539,"reading_time":547,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":548,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":549,"feature_image_caption":550},"678b7ef41ccf1e0001cb2171","f947e777-67a1-46c0-8b09-9fb421100ea9","From Stockholm to Luleå: A night train that goes without saying","from-stockholm-to-lulea-a-night-train-that-goes-without-saying","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>By Remi and François.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"stockholm-centralstation\">Stockholm Centralstation\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>It's 9.55 pm. A December evening after Christmas. The night has been dark since 3.00 pm. Our night train should be leaving right now. The SJ (Swedish State Railway Operator) app informs us via push message that our night train to Luleå will be delayed by 30 minutes due to a vehicle malfunction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Nobody on the platform seems to care. Passengers wait calmly here for the train with their luggage, some with skis.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>We are told that the northbound trains often have long delays on departure, but there are just as many reserves in the timetable. The half-hour would easily be made up, which is precisely what happens.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4631-1.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Night train 92 in Stockholm C, shortly before departure.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4631-1.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/IMG_4631-1.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4631-1.jpeg 1020w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Night train 92 in Stockholm C, shortly before departure.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"the-night-trains-to-the-far-north\">The night trains to the far north\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The night train with train number 92 is one of two night trains travelling to the far north this evening. The earlier one travels to Kiruna (Sweden) and on to Narvik (Norway) and has already left Stockholm at 6.09 pm.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Our train, the latter one, runs to Luleå. The route is identical as far as Boden, then the paths separate. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The distances travelled by these night trains are impressive. Travelling from Stockholm to Narvik means covering around 1400 km on rails and the journey takes an impressive 18 hours and 36 minutes. If you were travelling from Stockholm to the south, it would be as far as Frankfurt am Main in Germany.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>In winter, these trains are essential due to the long periods of darkness and the harsh weather conditions. Understandably, hardly anyone would consider travelling this route by car at this time of year. It is dark and frosty, and it is always snowing. The railway is, therefore, an important lifeline and stops 19 times before reaching Boden station. People are always getting on and off the train en route.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/Schweden.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"From Stockholm to Luleå (Sweden) and Narvik (Norway) via Boden (Sweden).\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Schweden.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/Schweden.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/12/Schweden.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w2400/2024/12/Schweden.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">From Stockholm to Luleå (Sweden) and Narvik (Norway) via Boden (Sweden).\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"older-but-well-maintained-rolling-stock\">Older, but well-maintained rolling stock\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Older rolling stock from the 1980s is used for these night trains. However, the older vehicles are exceptionally well maintained and have been renovated several times. They are clean and spacious and run quietly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Something else is striking: The Scandinavian ‘profile’ of the vehicles is generous. The coaches are wider and higher than in the rest of Europe, in Sweden and Norway despite having the same track gauge. This benefits taller people in particular, as the beds are longer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>The so-called ‘Norrland night trains’ have been operated by the state railway SJ again since the timetable change in December 2024, after some contractual wrangling.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4643.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Three-berth compartment of a Swedish State Railways SJ sleeper coach.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"765\" height=\"1020\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4643.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4643.jpeg 765w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Three-berth compartment of a Swedish State Railways SJ sleeper coach.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"back-to-the-platform-in-stockholm\">Back to the platform in Stockholm\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>We board the night train, which leaves Stockholm 30 minutes late and heads north. We quickly realise that everything here is carried out with great routine. The passengers don't seem stressed. They stow their skis and luggage in the spacious and unlocked (!) lockers in the corridor and then go to sleep.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>If you don't have your own shower in your compartment, you can use the comparatively comfortable showers at the ends of the carriage. There is plenty of space to change and clean towels are stacked up ready for use. Even shower gel is provided.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>In the cabins, there is a washbasin with running water and even more towels. If you want to travel cheaply, you can do without a compartment and sit in the coach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>The trains also have a bistro with a great selection of drinks, snacks and hot meals. The prices are extremely moderate, and various preferences and intolerances are catered to. We are in Sweden, after all.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>And with this surprisingly quiet start, we climb tiredly into our beds and quickly fall asleep after the ticket check.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4651-1.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The simple but spacious bistro on the night train.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"737\" height=\"983\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4651-1.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4651-1.jpeg 737w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The simple but spacious bistro on the night train.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"the-next-morning\">The next morning\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The following day we wake up with another person in the compartment, a friendly older gentleman from northern Sweden who is travelling back to Luleå and has boarded somewhere along the way. As he looks out of the aisle window, he raves about these trains and explains that they have been around since his childhood and are therefore simply part of the north.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>That fits in with our first impression. We are impressed by the naturalness with which people here travel by train. You can literally feel that Sweden (like Norway and Finland) cannot do without night trains. Therefore, they are heavily subsidised by the state and do not have to be re-implemented at great expense, as is the case in the rest of Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>After breakfast in the dining car, we reach Boden on time, where we change to the ‘Intercity’ to Kiruna. Intercity - a proud category for a train that travels through the wilds of Lapland consists of one locomotive with three carriages and stops everywhere anyway, we think with a wink.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>The reason why we are not on the direct night train to Kiruna is that the direct train was quickly fully booked. So the demand is there and we are happy about it.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4673.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Night train in Älvsbyn, Sweden, in the twilight at 10.15 am.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4673.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/IMG_4673.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4673.jpeg 1020w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Night train in Bastuträsk, Sweden, in the twilight at 10.15 am.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"breathtaking-landscapes\">Breathtaking landscapes\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The drive to Kiruna is stunning, in the twilight we drive through the sparse forests of Lapland, see several moose and reindeer and the colourful phenomenon of the so-called ‘Pärlemor sky’ (mother-of-pearl sky) pass by.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>We excitedly try to capture the colourful sky with our smartphone cameras, open windows and climb around on the seats. Somehow, it doesn't work.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>A fellow traveller from Sweden then calmly and matter-of-factly explains to us that you can only capture these colours with your heart, but certainly never with a camera. Of course he is right, so we follow his advice, sit down and enjoy the magical atmosphere.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>While it is getting really dark, our Intercity reaches Kiruna on time, our last stop for the day. It's freezing cold outside, and snow has started to fall. For us, the journey was incredible and special, for others it was taken for granted.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/3c39d5a6-99f2-4c71-a485-a06d9f1e22cc.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The incredibly beautiful phenomenon of the ‘Pärlemor’ sky, which translates as ‘mother-of-pearl sky’.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/3c39d5a6-99f2-4c71-a485-a06d9f1e22cc.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/3c39d5a6-99f2-4c71-a485-a06d9f1e22cc.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/3c39d5a6-99f2-4c71-a485-a06d9f1e22cc.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The incredibly beautiful phenomenon of the ‘Pärlemor’ sky, which translates as ‘mother-of-pearl sky’.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"tips\">Tips\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Would you also like to travel on this naturally crazy Norrland night train? Then search for a suitable connection from Switzerland to Hamburg here on Nightride.com.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Book your night train to Hamburg and head on to Sweden from there\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, we have not yet implemented the SJ night trains - but we are working on it! For night trains from Hamburg to Stockholm, it's best to check the websites of the Swedish state railway SJ \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sj.se\">www.sj.se\u003C/a> or Snälltåget \u003Ca href=\"http://www.snalltaget.se\">www.snalltaget.se\u003C/a>. The Norrland night trains can be booked directly with SJ \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sj.se\">www.sj.se\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Do you need more tips for crazy train journeys in Sweden, Norway or Finland? Then check out \u003Ca href=\"http://www.schwedenreis.li\">www.schwedenreis.li\u003C/a> (only in German)!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4777.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Arrival in Kiruna, Sweden, in light snowfall and complete darkness.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4777.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/IMG_4777.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG_4777.jpeg 1020w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Arrival in Kiruna, Sweden, in light snowfall and complete darkness.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/E3AC3B25-6926-48AB-8A99-5E73DF362737_1_105_c.jpeg","2025-01-18T11:14:12.000+01:00","2025-02-14T14:41:48.000+01:00","2025-01-18T11:34:48.000+01:00","Experience the Norrland night trains from Stockholm to the far north: Nostalgic trains, breathtaking winter landscapes and practical tips for your journey through Lapland.",[541],{"id":167,"name":168,"slug":169,"profile_image":170,"cover_image":171,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":172},[543,544],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":167,"name":168,"slug":169,"profile_image":170,"cover_image":171,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":172},"https://blog.nightride.com/from-stockholm-to-lulea-a-night-train-that-goes-without-saying/",6,"Travel by night train to the far north: Lapland offers comfort, nostalgia, and winter magic. Here are tips for Stockholm-Kiruna and Luleå!","Night train 92 from Stockholm stops in Bastuträsk, Sweden.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Night train 92 from Stockholm stops in Bastuträsk, Sweden.\u003C/span>",{"id":552,"uuid":553,"title":554,"slug":555,"html":556,"comment_id":552,"feature_image":557,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":558,"updated_at":559,"published_at":560,"custom_excerpt":561,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":562,"tags":564,"primary_author":567,"primary_tag":10,"url":568,"excerpt":561,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":569,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":570,"feature_image_caption":571},"6783b0a91ccf1e0001cb2113","86a79b73-5ec6-468d-86c6-9dfd78d4ca0f","Routes on which the Nightjet of the new generation is running","routes-on-which-the-nightjet-of-the-new-generation-is-running","\u003Cp>Since December 2023, the Nightjets of the new generation have been in operation. The ÖBB's new night trains are so popular that people are willing to take detours just to enjoy travelling in them. By now, the new Nightjets are running on various routes – time for an update (Fall 2025).\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"on-which-routes-you-can-enjoy-the-new-nightjet\">On which routes you can enjoy the new Nightjet.\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>As of January 2025, the new Nightjets operate on the following routes:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/de/connections/von-hamburg-nach-wien+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057\">Hamburg to Vienna\u003C/a> (NJ 491, since December 2023)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-hamburg+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc\">Vienna to Hamburg\u003C/a> (NJ 490, since December 2023)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-innsbruck+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c\">Hamburg to Innsbruck\u003C/a> (NJ 40491, since December 2023)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-innsbruck-to-hamburg+9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc\">Innsbruck to Hamburg\u003C/a> (NJ 40420, since December 2023)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-bregenz-to-vienna+9c7b5f9b-b465-49ed-b427-332b25f48589+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057\">Bregenz to Vienna\u003C/a> (NJ 447, since March 2024)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-bregenz+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9b-b465-49ed-b427-332b25f48589\">Vienna to Bregenz\u003C/a> (NJ 446, since March 2024)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-rome+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3\">Vienna to Rome\u003C/a> (NJ 40233, since September 2024)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-rome-to-vienna+9c7b5f9d-45ab-4d1e-a568-9ab3ffd1c9d3+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057\">Rome to Vienna\u003C/a> (NJ 40294, since September 2024)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>(Munich to Rome > Suspended until December 2025)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>(Rome to Munich > Suspended until December 2025)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>From May 2025: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-innsbruck+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c\">Amsterdam to Innsbruck/Munich\u003C/a> (NJ 421)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>From May 2025: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-innsbruck-to-amsterdam+9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834\">Innsbruck/Munich to Amsterdam\u003C/a> (NJ 420)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>From May 2025: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-vienna+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057\">Amsterdam to Vienna\u003C/a> (NJ 40421)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>From May 2025: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-vienna-to-amsterdam+9c7b5f9d-c351-4a8d-abc9-ed355ca27057+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834\">Vienna to Amsterdam\u003C/a> (NJ 40490).\u003C/li>\u003Cli>From the beginning of December 2025: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-amsterdam+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834\">Zurich to Amsterdam\u003C/a> (NJ 402)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>From the beginning of December 2025: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-amsterdam-to-zurich+9c7b5f9b-8e7c-43c4-81af-f22e3849c834+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Amsterdam to Zurich\u003C/a> (NJ 403)\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Overall, ÖBB will receive 24 new Nightjet trains by mid‑2026 (the original order covered 33 trainsets, part of which will now be used in daytime service as Railjet). These trains will operate in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"what-happens-to-the-old-wagons\">What happens to the old wagons?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The deployment of the new Nightjets also positively impacts countries and routes where the new trains are not in service: ÖBB is modernizing some of the older, released rolling stock (keyword: Nightjet Upgrade) and deploying it on other routes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thanks to the modernized Nightjets, you can already travel more comfortably between \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-zurich-to-hamburg+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc\">Zurich and Hamburg\u003C/a> / \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-hamburg-to-zurich+9c7b5f9c-4e92-406e-b104-fde650752bbc+9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">Hamburg and Zurich\u003C/a>. Additionally, since 2023, there has been a night train once again connecting \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-paris-to-berlin+9c7b5f9d-1372-4b6e-999a-1436c39d9b77+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566\">Paris and Berlin\u003C/a> / \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/connections/from-berlin-to-paris+9c7b5f9b-a546-4209-a3e4-4f1604d1e566+9c7b5f9d-1372-4b6e-999a-1436c39d9b77\">Berlin and Paris\u003C/a>. Unfortunately, these were now cancelled due to a lack of governmental subsidies.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/jcr-content-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"This is worth taking a detour (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger).\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/jcr-content-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2025/01/jcr-content-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/jcr-content-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This is worth taking a detour (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger).\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"the-key-facts-about-the-new-nightjets-at-a-glance\">The key facts about the new Nightjets at a glance\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The Nightjets of the new generation stand out for their high level of comfort and privacy. A highlight is the mini cabins for solo travellers. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/en/komfortkategorien/nightjet-neue-generation\">Here\u003C/a>, you can find detailed information about the comfort categories and images.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2025/01/jcr_content.jpg","2025-01-12T13:08:09.000+01:00","2025-10-02T18:07:41.000+02:00","2025-01-12T13:23:38.000+01:00","Since December 2023, the new generation NightJets have been in operation. The new night trains currently run in Austria, Germany, and Italy.",[563],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[565,566],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/routes-on-which-the-nightjet-of-the-new-generation-is-running/","The NightJets of the new generation offer high comfort and privacy. Find out which routes the new night trains operate on.","The MiniCabins in the Nightjet of the new generation (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The MiniCabins in the Nightjet of the new generation (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)\u003C/span>",{"id":573,"uuid":574,"title":575,"slug":576,"html":577,"comment_id":573,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":578,"updated_at":579,"published_at":580,"custom_excerpt":581,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":582,"tags":584,"primary_author":587,"primary_tag":10,"url":588,"excerpt":581,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":575,"meta_description":589,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c9763da0761a0001321bdc","5599cf20-987e-462e-b524-614d129a9907","FAQ Night Train: Where can I charge my electronic devices?","faq-night-train-where-can-i-charge-my-electronic-devices","\u003Cp>In \u003Cstrong>sleeper and couchette coaches\u003C/strong>, there are power sockets directly in the compartments. In \u003Cstrong>seating coaches\u003C/strong>, sockets are usually located under the seats or near the seats.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is best to take a \u003Cstrong>travel adapter\u003C/strong> and a\u003Cstrong> long charging cable\u003C/strong> with you.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We recommend that you \u003Cstrong>fully charge\u003C/strong> your devices before travelling. It is also worth activating flight mode, which will save you energy. To be on the safe side, you can take a power bank with you.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Steckdosen-MAV-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Range of power sockets in a night train from MAV\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Steckdosen-MAV-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Steckdosen-MAV-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Steckdosen-MAV-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Steckdosen-MAV-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Range of power sockets in a night train from MAV\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>If you want to charge several devices simultaneously, bringing a multiple socket or a USB hub can be helpful.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"want-to-know-where-the-power-sockets-are-on-a-particular-night-train\">Want to know where the power sockets are on a particular night train?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-24T07:57:17.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:29:29.000+02:00","2024-12-29T19:21:26.000+01:00","Find out where to find power sockets on the night train to charge your devices and what to bring for a reliable power supply.",[583],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[585,586],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-where-can-i-charge-my-electronic-devices/","Power outlets on the night train: where to charge your device and how to prepare for a long journey.",{"id":591,"uuid":592,"title":593,"slug":594,"html":595,"comment_id":591,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":596,"updated_at":597,"published_at":598,"custom_excerpt":599,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":600,"tags":602,"primary_author":605,"primary_tag":10,"url":606,"excerpt":599,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":593,"meta_description":607,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c96f9aa0761a0001321b83","84920ecd-9099-4bbd-a6bd-458e3c76082a","FAQ Night Train: How do I get a good night's sleep?","faq-night-train-how-do-i-get-a-good-nights-sleep","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Practical tips \u003C/strong>for a good night's sleep:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The higher the \u003Cstrong>comfort category\u003C/strong>, the better. In other words, there is a greater chance of a good night's sleep in a 2-bed sleeper compartment than in a 6-berth couchette coach and in a couchette coach than in a seating coach.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>In the \u003Cstrong>couchette coach\u003C/strong>, you are less disturbed in the upper and middle berths.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Take \u003Cstrong>earplugs and sleeping goggles\u003C/strong> with you.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Try to maintain your \u003Cstrong>usual sleeping routine\u003C/strong> and conditions as far as possible.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Ask your fellow travellers to be quiet.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Take your personal pillow or an extra blanket if you get cold quickly. You can find a packing list for the night train here.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Take sleeping clothes with you, such as a separate T-shirt.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Go to the toilet before going to bed. This will (maybe) save you from going to the toilet at night.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-24T07:28:58.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:29:36.000+02:00","2024-12-23T09:46:59.000+01:00","How you sleep on a night train depends on various factors. Find out how you can best prepare for a restful night on the train.",[601],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[603,604],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-how-do-i-get-a-good-nights-sleep/","Tips for a restful night on your night train journey, from sleeper coach to seating coach.",{"id":609,"uuid":610,"title":611,"slug":612,"html":613,"comment_id":609,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":614,"updated_at":615,"published_at":616,"custom_excerpt":617,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":618,"tags":620,"primary_author":623,"primary_tag":10,"url":624,"excerpt":617,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":611,"meta_description":617,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c73102a0761a0001321aef","4c66569c-1dc9-4e06-bd0a-0b1055ea8117","FAQ Night Train: Crossing the border","faq-night-train-crossing-the-border","\u003Cp>Border crossings by night train are generally easy if you are well-prepared and have all the necessary documents.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"personal-identification-and-travel-documents\">Personal identification and travel documents\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Carry a \u003Cstrong>valid identity card or passport\u003C/strong>. Please note: Some countries, such as the UK, require a passport, especially if you travel from a Schengen country to a non-Schengen country. Also, check whether you need a \u003Cstrong>visa \u003C/strong>for your destination country. This depends on your nationality and the destination country.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Keep your travel documents and tickets handy and safe at all times.\u003C/strong> Passport checks usually take place on board the night train, either during the journey or at a station near the border. In some cases, there may also be customs checks.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"informiere-dich-im-voraus\">Informiere dich im Voraus\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Especially if you travel to unfamiliar countries, you should find out in advance about the \u003Cstrong>current entry regulations and any special requirements \u003C/strong>when crossing the border. The websites of the respective railway companies or official government websites are helpful here.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"dont-give-away-your-ticket\">Don't give away your ticket\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The author once had the unpleasant experience of the train attendant demanding the then-physical Interrail ticket and passport overnight and keeping them with him. The next morning, the Interrail ticket could no longer be found. Personally, the author would never hand over his ticket for a longer time. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train offers\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T14:37:22.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:29:47.000+02:00","2024-12-16T07:00:00.000+01:00","Border crossings on overnight trains are uncomplicated. Find out which documents you should have ready and what you need to look out for.",[619],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[621,622],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-crossing-the-border/",{"id":626,"uuid":627,"title":628,"slug":629,"html":630,"comment_id":626,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":631,"updated_at":632,"published_at":633,"custom_excerpt":634,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":635,"tags":637,"primary_author":640,"primary_tag":641,"url":642,"excerpt":634,"reading_time":408,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":628,"meta_description":643,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c72edda0761a0001321abd","6f4dd555-25cc-49b2-8cc9-13cfc8bae3b7","FAQ Night Train: Do I need to bring bed sheets or a sleeping bag?","faq-night-train-do-i-need-to-bring-bed-sheets-or-a-sleeping-bag","\u003Cp>When you travel in the \u003Cstrong>sleeper coach and couchette coach\u003C/strong>, sheets, a pillow and a blanket are included. The author of this article takes his personal pillow with him as he is a side sleeper.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You must bring your own pillow and blanket for the \u003Cstrong>seating coach\u003C/strong>. At least a neck/travelling pillow is highly recommended.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Read also our blog post \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-packing-list-for-your-journey/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Packing List for your Night Train Journey\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/de\" class=\"button button--green\">Book a couchette with bed sheets (comfty) or a seating coach without (cheaper). \u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T14:28:13.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:29:54.000+02:00","2024-12-07T06:20:00.000+01:00","Sleeper coaches and couchette coaches are equipped with bed linen, in the seating coach it is recommended that you bring your own pillow and blanket. Tips on equipment.",[636],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[638,639],{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-do-i-need-to-bring-bed-sheets-or-a-sleeping-bag/","Sleeper coach or seating coach: find out whether you need to bring bed linen or a sleeping bag for your overnight train journey.",{"id":645,"uuid":646,"title":647,"slug":648,"html":649,"comment_id":645,"feature_image":650,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":651,"updated_at":652,"published_at":653,"custom_excerpt":654,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":655,"tags":662,"primary_author":665,"primary_tag":10,"url":666,"excerpt":654,"reading_time":124,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":667,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":668,"feature_image_caption":669},"674bee416b2b740001d6b1e0","6e35f301-eabb-45aa-8f2b-d88d954c2e94","From Zagreb to Zurich: a night train journey with a bike in our luggage","from-zagreb-to-zurich-a-night-train-journey-with-a-bike-in-our-luggage","\u003Cp>Our journey begins with a special idea: my partner and I want to travel from Switzerland to Serbia on our bikes to attend a Serbian wedding. Twelve days of adventure on our bikes take us to Croatia, where we travel the rest of the journey by bus. After the wedding, it's time for the return journey - this time more relaxed with the night train from Zagreb to Zurich.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0008.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Arrival in Zagreb by bike - for the return journey we take the night train.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0008.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0008.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0008.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Arrival in Zagreb by bike - for the return journey we take the night train.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"our-bikesthe-challenge-at-booking-our-trip\">Our bikes - the challenge at booking our trip\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Taking our bikes with us on the night train requires some research. According to the ÖBB/NightJet website, bikes can only be taken on board in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. So I write an e-mail to ÖBB/NightJet. According to their reply, only small folding bicycles are allowed on other routes; normal bicycles are not even allowed in bicycle bags.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, my colleague Nik gives me a tip: stow the bikes in bike bags and book a separate compartment. (By the way, he has written a detailed blog post on this topic - click here for the post).\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0014.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The bikes ready for departure.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0014.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0014.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0014.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0014.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The bikes ready for departure.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>We decide to take the risk and search nightride.com for a suitable connection with a 2-bed compartment in the sleeping car. Thanks to \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">nightride.com\u003C/a>, we know that the tickets on sbb.ch are the cheapest at CHF 160 per person, so we book them there. Our compartment even has washing facilities.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train offers from or to Zagreb.\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/EN_Zagreb-portrait.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"You can travel from Zagreb to Zurich by night train for as little as EUR 25.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/EN_Zagreb-portrait.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/EN_Zagreb-portrait.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/12/EN_Zagreb-portrait.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/EN_Zagreb-portrait.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">You can travel from Zagreb to Zurich by night train for as little as EUR 25.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The booking goes smoothly, but there is a small hitch afterwards: Although we buy the tickets on the SBB website, we have to download them later via the ÖBB/NightJet platform. This leads to some confusion and inconvenience on our side.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-departurewhat-does-the-train-crew-say-about-our-bikes\">The departure - what does the train crew say about our bikes?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The night train departs Zagreb at 18:00. We stand on the platform just under an hour beforehand and pack our bikes into the bike bags.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I ask a train crew member about the bikes. Her answer is what I had hoped for: as long as the bikes don't block the aisles on the train, we can take them with us!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>And it gets even better: we have a 3-bed compartment to ourselves. So we can stow our bikes on the free bed.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0011.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The bikes are well stowed away in our sleeping compartment.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0011.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0011.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0011.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The bikes are well stowed away in our sleeping compartment.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-journey\">The journey\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Our night train departs on time from Zagreb. The compartment is comfortable and the washing facilities prove to be really convenient. We chat lively with the travellers from the compartment next to us, who are from Australia.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The night passes uneventfully. Even I, over 1.90 metres tall, sleep very well in the comfortable bed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the morning, we wake up with a small breakfast: coffee, bread rolls, a chocolate croissant (for non-Swiss travellers) and orange juice - simple, but just right to start the day. The train is on time and takes us to Zurich on schedule at 09:20.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0010.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The beds are ready, even if it's still daylight. The wedding and bike were exhausting.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0010.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0010.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0010.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The beds are ready, even if it's still daylight. The wedding and bike were exhausting.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"conclusion-a-recommendable-journey-with-a-bit-of-preparation-stress\">Conclusion: A recommendable journey with a bit of preparation stress\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Looking back, the night train journey from Zagreb to Zurich was a really good experience. The small amount of stress in the run-up to the journey to clarify whether the bikes could be taken on board was worth it. The comfortable compartment, the punctual journey and the possibility of transporting bicycles make the night train an excellent option for travelling from and to Zagreb.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/IMG-20241119-WA0007.jpg","2024-12-01T06:04:01.000+01:00","2024-12-06T09:55:22.000+01:00","2024-12-01T06:21:08.000+01:00","Travelling from Zagreb to Zurich by night train: After cycling through Croatia, we head home – bikes in tow. Our tips for bike transport on a night train.",[656],{"id":657,"name":658,"slug":659,"profile_image":660,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":661},"674be9236b2b740001d6b1a5","Niklaus Schoepke","niklaus","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/12/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-24-at-09.37.12.jpeg","https://blog.nightride.com/author/niklaus/",[663,664],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":657,"name":658,"slug":659,"profile_image":660,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":661},"https://blog.nightride.com/from-zagreb-to-zurich-a-night-train-journey-with-a-bike-in-our-luggage/","‘From Zagreb to Zurich by night train with your bike in our baggage: our experience of taking bikes on board, booking and travelling in a sleeping car.","The night train from Zagreb to Zurich.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The night train from Zagreb to Zurich.\u003C/span>",{"id":671,"uuid":672,"title":673,"slug":674,"html":675,"comment_id":671,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":676,"updated_at":677,"published_at":678,"custom_excerpt":679,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":680,"tags":682,"primary_author":685,"primary_tag":686,"url":687,"excerpt":679,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":673,"meta_description":679,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c72a57a0761a0001321a63","642b936e-9066-411a-9b49-580f5dedc60f","FAQ Night Train: What do I do if I lose or forget my ticket?","faq-night-train-what-to-do-if-i-lose-or-forget-my-ticket","\u003Cp>We recommend you carry your \u003Cstrong>ticket in digital form or at least a digital copy/confirmation\u003C/strong> on your smartphone. Make sure your smartphone has enough battery. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you \u003Cstrong>cannot access your digital ticket or have lost a paper ticket and do not have a digital copy/confirmation\u003C/strong>: Contact the \u003Cstrong>customer service \u003C/strong>of the provider where you bought your ticket. It's best to call them. If you are already on the platform or on the train, do not wait for the ticket inspection but actively approach the \u003Cstrong>train crew\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You must \u003Cstrong>prove \u003C/strong>that you bought the ticket. You can do this with a booking number, a confirmation email, or, in some cases, an identity card.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you cannot provide proof of your booking, you may have to buy a new ticket. Keep all receipts, as you may be able to request a refund later. Please also contact the ticket vendor's customer service.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train offers\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"customer-services-of-some-ticket-vendors\">Customer services of some ticket vendors \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>(as of November 2024)\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>DB / Germany:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bahn.de/service/kontakt/kundendialog\"> \u003C/a>\u003Cu>https://int.bahn.de/en/help\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet / Austria:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/kontakt.html\"> \u003C/a>\u003Cu>https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/kundenservice\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SBB / Switzerland:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sbb.ch/de/hilfe-und-kontakt/kontakt.html\"> \u003C/a>\u003Cu>https://www.sbb.ch/en/help-and-contact.html\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia / Italy:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni_servizi/contatti.html\"> \u003Cu>https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni_servizi/contatti.html\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF / France:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf.com/fr/service-client/contact\"> \u003Cu>https://www.sncf.com/fr/service-client/contact\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SJ / Sweden:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sj.se/sv/kundservice.html\"> \u003Cu>https://www.sj.se/sv/kundservice.html\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>VY / Norway:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vy.no/kundeservice\"> \u003Cu>https://www.vy.no/kundeservice\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Snälltåget / Sweden:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.snalltaget.se/kontakt\"> \u003Cu>https://www.snalltaget.se/kontakt\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T14:08:55.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:30:14.000+02:00","2024-12-01T05:37:27.000+01:00","What should you do if you lose or forget your night train ticket? Find out how to proceed so you can still go on your night train journey.",[681],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[683,684],{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-what-to-do-if-i-lose-or-forget-my-ticket/",{"id":689,"uuid":690,"title":691,"slug":692,"html":693,"comment_id":689,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":694,"updated_at":695,"published_at":696,"custom_excerpt":697,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":698,"tags":700,"primary_author":703,"primary_tag":10,"url":704,"excerpt":697,"reading_time":408,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":691,"meta_description":697,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c7283fa0761a0001321a36","70c66f72-0334-4142-833f-b01f0867c661","FAQ Night Train: Can I take an earlier train?","faq-night-train-can-i-take-an-earlier-train","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You cannot simply take an earlier train\u003C/strong>, as night train tickets are always linked to a specific night train.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Depending on the price category, you can \u003Cstrong>change or cancel your journey\u003C/strong> up to a specific deadline and possibly for a fee. See our blog post \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.nightride.com/can-i-change-or-cancel-my-night-train/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Can I change or cancel my ticket\u003C/a>?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T13:59:59.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:30:19.000+02:00","2024-11-24T10:36:41.000+01:00","Night train tickets are tied to a particular connection and date.",[699],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[701,702],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-can-i-take-an-earlier-train/",{"id":706,"uuid":707,"title":708,"slug":709,"html":710,"comment_id":706,"feature_image":711,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":712,"updated_at":713,"published_at":714,"custom_excerpt":715,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":716,"tags":718,"primary_author":721,"primary_tag":10,"url":722,"excerpt":715,"reading_time":231,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":715,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":723,"feature_image_caption":724},"6742efa56b2b740001d6b08b","47c9efaf-0b94-4fe6-86d0-e93f69c97945","Travelling from Basel to Amsterdam by night train","travelling-from-basel-to-amsterdam-by-night-train","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">nightride.com\u003C/a>, our comparison platform for night trains and night buses, is born in Switzerland: All three founding members, Timo, Fabian and I, grew up in a small Swiss town near Bern. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>And even at an older age, only Timo has managed to (somewhat) detach himself from our hometown and now lives in Haarlem, a city near Amsterdam.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To stock up on Timo's emergency supply of raclette, Niklaus, a former school friend of ours, and I visit him in the Netherlands. As it's already too cold to go cycling—our usual activity when we see each other—Niklaus and I take the night train from Basel to Amsterdam.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It's also a trip down memory lane: Timo, Niklaus and I travelled through Europe on Interrail almost 20 years ago after graduating from school. Amsterdam was our last stop before travelling back to Switzerland.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/PXL_20241118_115859684.MP.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A reunion at fish & chips. Yes, I'm a bad photographer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/PXL_20241118_115859684.MP.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/PXL_20241118_115859684.MP.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/11/PXL_20241118_115859684.MP.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w2400/2024/11/PXL_20241118_115859684.MP.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">A reunion at fish & chips. Yes, I'm a bad photographer.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"buying-the-tickets-and-journey-to-basel\">Buying the tickets and journey to Basel\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Fortunately, there is a direct night train from Basel to Amsterdam, operated by ÖBB/NightJet. Departure from Basel is always at 23:13, arrival in Amsterdam at roughly 09:30 - about that more later.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As we decide to make the journey at quite short notice, the beds in the sleeping car would have been relatively expensive. We therefore book two seats in the 6-berth couchette compartment. We pay a total of CHF 140 for this.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Compare the best night train offers to Amsterdam\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>If we had taken an overnight train during the week, it would have been cheaper. However, Niklaus is a doctor and not very flexible because of his hospital shift schedule.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"meeting-in-basel-and-departure\">Meeting in Basel and departure\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>As Niklaus lives in Biel and I live in Solothurn, we travel to Basel separately. We meet at 9 p.m. and have a Pokébowl together at \u003Ca href=\"https://latelierbasel.ch/\">\u003Cu>L’Atelier\u003C/u>\u003C/a>, my favourite restaurant in Basel, around 500 metres from the train station. Luckily for me, one of the staff recognises me from my time in Basel and I get an extra portion:)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With a full stomach, we head back to the station at 10.45pm and look for our train on the departure board. Night trains seem to like me: Everything runs smoothly, we settle into our compartment for the night and depart on time.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/PXL_20241115_220931141.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Our couchette compartment.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2667\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/PXL_20241115_220931141.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/PXL_20241115_220931141.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/11/PXL_20241115_220931141.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w2400/2024/11/PXL_20241115_220931141.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Our couchette compartment.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"falling-asleep-can-wait\">Falling asleep can wait\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Maybe it's the ice cream, but we're both still too awake to sleep. We reminisce about our Interrail journey 20 years ago. It took us from France (our French was still good right after graduating from school) to the Spanish border (just so we were there), via Belgium (beer...) to Amsterdam (my memories of there are slightly blurred🙃).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Freiburg, the rest of our fellow travellers board the train. Time to brush our teeth and get ready for bed.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-night\">The night\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The night is unspectacular, I sleep well. As the night train arrives in Amsterdam just before 10am, we can sleep in. Breakfast is served at 8.30am.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/PXL_20241116_070842196.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Semmels are slightly dry, but the jam is really delicious. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/PXL_20241116_070842196.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/PXL_20241116_070842196.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/11/PXL_20241116_070842196.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w2400/2024/11/PXL_20241116_070842196.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Semmels are slightly dry, but the jam is really delicious.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>I have a brief moment of shock when the fellow traveller in the berth above me tries to get out. The berth bends a lot in one corner as the fellow traveller hasn't unfolded it correctly. Note: In the older NightJet couchettes, please make sure that the latches at the head AND foot ends are folded out!\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"arrival\">Arrival\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>All our fellow travellers get off the train in Utrecht: According to the timetable, it's quicker to get to Amsterdam if you change to the express train in Utrecht.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So Niklaus and I enjoy the peace and quiet over the last few kilometres. For the other travellers, it wasn't worth switching to the express train: the night train arrives in Amsterdam 40 minutes early. NightJet has probably built in a buffer to compensate for any delays.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/PXL_20241116_082115370.MP.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"We arrive 40 minutes early in Amsterdam\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/PXL_20241116_082115370.MP.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/PXL_20241116_082115370.MP.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/11/PXL_20241116_082115370.MP.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w2400/2024/11/PXL_20241116_082115370.MP.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">We arrive 40 minutes early in Amsterdam\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>We are briefly confused when changing to the regional train from Amsterdam to Haarlem: instead of buying a ticket, we have to ‘check in’ with a credit card at a barrier.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For this to work, we have to check out with the international ticket and then check in again with the credit card. Thanks to the competent support of a railway employee, we manage this.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We meet Timo in Haarlem and enjoy three days of excellent hospitality and delicious food. My tips: Near Haarlem, \u003Ca href=\"https://g.co/kgs/mVyPZhZ\">\u003Cu>Berg Vis\u003C/u>\u003C/a> for delicious fish dishes and in Amsterdam, \u003Ca href=\"https://g.co/kgs/GjD1XtF\">\u003Cu>Wanica Exotic\u003C/u>\u003C/a> for Surinamese food.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/IMG-20241117-WA0007.jpg","2024-11-24T10:19:33.000+01:00","2024-12-06T10:07:59.000+01:00","2024-11-24T10:34:03.000+01:00","Taking the night train from Basel to Amsterdam. We visit our colleague in Holland. Slept well and arrived in Amsterdam 40 minutes early.",[717],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[719,720],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/travelling-from-basel-to-amsterdam-by-night-train/","Travelling to Holland by night train - a walk in the dunes near Amsterdam. ","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Travelling to Holland by night train - a walk in the dunes near Amsterdam.\u003C/span>",{"id":726,"uuid":727,"title":728,"slug":729,"html":730,"comment_id":726,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":731,"updated_at":732,"published_at":733,"custom_excerpt":734,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":735,"tags":737,"primary_author":740,"primary_tag":10,"url":741,"excerpt":734,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":728,"meta_description":734,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c726c0a0761a0001321a0c","bfa078f1-e36e-4ab9-b23f-0b1b17152c0e","FAQ Night Train: How do I find my place/bed?","faq-night-train-how-do-i-find-my-place-bed","\u003Cp>You will find your \u003Cstrong>coach number and place number\u003C/strong> on your ticket. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>On the platform, you will find \u003Cstrong>electric displays or posters\u003C/strong> showing the coaches' positions and coach numbers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>coaches \u003C/strong>are labelled with the coach number and seat number, usually outside the doors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, the \u003Cstrong>seat numbers\u003C/strong> are written outside the compartments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you still need help finding your place, ask the \u003Cstrong>train crew\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Buche einen Nachtzug\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-you-want-to-know-where-your-carriage-and-seat-are-in-advance\">Do you want to know where your carriage and seat are in advance? \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T13:53:36.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:30:26.000+02:00","2024-11-11T13:54:00.000+01:00","You will find your coach number and seat number on your ticket.",[736],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[738,739],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-how-do-i-find-my-place-bed/",{"id":743,"uuid":744,"title":745,"slug":746,"html":747,"comment_id":743,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":748,"updated_at":749,"published_at":750,"custom_excerpt":751,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":752,"tags":754,"primary_author":757,"primary_tag":10,"url":758,"excerpt":751,"reading_time":408,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":745,"meta_description":751,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c724a1a0761a00013219e3","bc035bfa-331d-4bb8-8895-a8dd3923294e","FAQ Night Train: When should I be at the station or platform?","faq-night-train-when-should-i-be-at-the-station-or-platform","\u003Cp>We recommend that you arrive at the station early. This will give you time to find the right platform - pay attention to displays and announcements! \u003Cstrong>You should be at the platform at least 15 minutes in advance \u003C/strong>- especially at the station of origin of a night train. So you can board the train and move into your compartment without stress.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T13:44:33.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:32:14.000+02:00","2024-11-11T13:46:00.000+01:00","Get to the station early and avoid unnecessary stress.",[753],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[755,756],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-when-should-i-be-at-the-station-or-platform/",{"id":760,"uuid":761,"title":762,"slug":763,"html":764,"comment_id":760,"feature_image":765,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":766,"updated_at":767,"published_at":768,"custom_excerpt":769,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":770,"tags":772,"primary_author":775,"primary_tag":10,"url":776,"excerpt":769,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":777},"672de54fc6647f0001e5eeee","a6de0a74-eddd-4fae-9e83-bd585e178ca1","Sharing a night train compartment from Amsterdam to Vienna","sharing-a-night-train-compartment-from-amsterdam-to-vienna","\u003Cp>I have a conference in Vienna upcoming, so how do I get there from Amsterdam?\u003Cbr>I don’t need to overthink it! Of course I take the train. From previous trips to Vienna I know that the city at the Danube is very well accessible by train. ÖBB nightjet is one of the few operators that runs trains across countries and I know their connection between Amsterdam and Vienna is very good.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So I start exploring my options, of course through nightride.com. I quickly find a well priced option at a convenient time and easily book a 3 person sleeper.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Book your night train to Vienna now!\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>A couple of days later my train boards at 19:00. I arrive 10 to 7 at the station where my train is ready for departure. What I love about night trains: you just get your suitcase and get on board of your train. No complicated check-in procedure, long lines or stressful situations at the airport.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once in the train I have the compartment to myself until Düsseldorf. I have not had a similar compartment yet, so I start exploring, and quickly I find that there is a private toilet and even a shower! \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/Untitled3.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The ensuite toilet (left of it is the sink and shower)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/Untitled3.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/Untitled3.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/Untitled3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The ensuite toilet (left of it is the sink and shower)\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Especially the private toilet is great to have close by in the night. There is also a little goodie bag with sleeping mask, earplugs, some sweets, hotel slippers and the breakfast menu that I fill in for the next morning. There is ample choice for organic yogurts, honey and jams. I’m already looking forward.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The beds are not yet made, so that gives me also space to continue working a bit. There’s no WiFi on this train, so I have to connect with my mobile network.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/Untitled.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"In the beginning, the beds are still folded up\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/Untitled.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/Untitled.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/Untitled.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">In the beginning, the beds are still folded up\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>In Düsseldorf there is a lovely German lady boarding the train with whom I get the opportunity to practice my German. We talk for a while about our plans in Vienna and before we know it the train conductor comes to make our beds.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Next morning around 08:00 we’re woken with fresh breakfast, shortly arriving in the heart of the city. I’ve had a good nights sleep, being rocked to sleep by the train and fully refreshed for my conference.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/7889964324_103007396f_c.jpg","2024-11-08T11:17:51.000+01:00","2024-12-06T10:08:28.000+01:00","2024-11-08T11:54:31.000+01:00","Travelling from Amsterdam to Vienna by night train is a convenient option. Here's all about my experience that I recently had.",[771],{"id":140,"name":141,"slug":142,"profile_image":143,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":144},[773,774],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":140,"name":141,"slug":142,"profile_image":143,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":144},"https://blog.nightride.com/sharing-a-night-train-compartment-from-amsterdam-to-vienna/","\u003Ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/87378674@N00/7889964324/in/photolist-d2d8vE-4YDwQW-2nmpRxr-2oioFUN-2noHbyF-d2d6Qh-d2d7mo-6cbQdP-Rr1efr-2dTkZso-2opoqrw-4Yzhwc-2njs5oV-2nk4U4Q-2njMjti-d2sZu7-4YDx97-2dTm1iw-d2dw4f-2oAabHf-2czaNQF-2orecUT-QcEWk4-d2dbEE-4YDxi5-RBQZ4g-GYcpf5-d2d4Gm-2dTm1Cj-2o5Emwp-2czaPhn-2dTm1gs-2nmBg8q-2dTkZWj-d2d7bA-2oijHfE-4YDwzC-2dTm1vL-2nicguz-2dTkZKC-2dTm14U-QcEWmB-3q4z3b-2dTkZYJ-2czaPdV-d2sZp5-e7yQ6X-2dTkZB1-2nn3ZBh-K9s7T\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Source\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":779,"uuid":780,"title":781,"slug":782,"html":783,"comment_id":779,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":784,"updated_at":785,"published_at":786,"custom_excerpt":787,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":788,"tags":790,"primary_author":793,"primary_tag":10,"url":794,"excerpt":787,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":781,"meta_description":787,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c7204ca0761a00013219b0","5e11b861-7556-49fa-b595-c5c7d3696436","FAQ Night Train: What does my ticket include?","faq-night-train-what-does-my-ticket-include","\u003Cp>This depends on the selected \u003Cstrong>price, comfort category and the ticket vendor\u003C/strong>. Please note the relevant information when booking.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You will receive a \u003Cstrong>place reservation\u003C/strong> with your ticket. Only in the seating coach may you not automatically receive a reservation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The higher the \u003Cstrong>comfort category \u003C/strong>(sleeper coach > couchette coach > seating coach), the more is included:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Sleeper coach: sheets, blankets and pillows are included. You also get something to drink. Breakfast is more extensive than in the couchette coach and usually includes a hot drink. Towels and toiletries, such as earplugs, are provided.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Couchette coach: sheets, blankets and pillows are included. You will also usually be given water (approx. 500 ml) to drink and a small breakfast.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>In the \u003Cstrong>seating coach, \u003C/strong>you get - if anything - something to drink and a blanket for free.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Depending on the provider, \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-can-i-access-the-internet-onboard\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cstrong>WLAN \u003C/strong>\u003C/a>is also included.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T13:26:04.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:33:16.000+02:00","2024-11-06T13:31:00.000+01:00","You get different services depending on the price and comfort category. Find out more. ",[789],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[791,792],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-what-does-my-ticket-include/",{"id":796,"uuid":797,"title":798,"slug":799,"html":800,"comment_id":796,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":801,"updated_at":802,"published_at":803,"custom_excerpt":804,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":805,"tags":807,"primary_author":810,"primary_tag":10,"url":811,"excerpt":804,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":798,"meta_description":804,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c71dfaa0761a0001321985","dc499521-ddae-4079-be6a-a04d3a04f21f","FAQ Night Train: Is it possible to get my luggage delivered?","faq-night-train-is-it-possibel-to-get-my-luggage-delivered","\u003Cp>Some railway operators and specialised service providers offer the option of \u003Cstrong>shipping luggage\u003C/strong>. This means your luggage will be waiting for you at your destination, and you don't have to transport it yourself. Depending on the service, your luggage will be delivered from door to door, or you can drop it off at a parcel centre or railway station.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With most service providers, you can book luggage shipping\u003Cstrong> online\u003C/strong>. We recommend that you book your luggage delivery well in advance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you travel on a domestic overnight train, you can often book luggage shipping directly with the railway operator. If your journey takes you across a national border, the options for luggage shipping with the railway operators are limited or unavailable. In these cases, it is best to use a service provider specialising in luggage shipping.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"some-luggage-shipping-services\">Some luggage shipping services \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>(as of November 2024)\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet / Austria: \u003Cu>https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/vor-ihrer-reise/haus-haus-gepaeck\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Germany - international: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kofferversandservice.de/\">\u003Cu>https://www.kofferversandservice.de/\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Germany - domestic: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.myhermes.de/preise/gepaeck-und-koffer/\">\u003Cu>https://www.myhermes.de/preise/gepaeck-und-koffer/\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>DB / Germany - domestic:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bahn.de/angebot/zusatzticket/gepaeckservice\"> \u003Cu>https://www.bahn.de/angebot/zusatzticket/gepaeckservice\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Switzerland: \u003Cu>https://www.post.ch/en/pages/sending-luggage-internationally\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia / Italy: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.trenitalia.com/en/services/luggage_transportservices.html\">\u003Cu>https://www.trenitalia.com/en/services/luggage_transportservices.html\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF / France: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf-voyageurs.com/en/travel-with-us/prepare-your-trip/mes-bagages-service/\">\u003Cu>https://www.sncf-voyageurs.com/en/travel-with-us/prepare-your-trip/mes-bagages-service/\u003C/u>\u003C/a> \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T13:16:10.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:33:07.000+02:00","2024-11-06T10:00:00.000+01:00","An alternative to carrying your luggage: find out how to ship your luggage conveniently to your destination.",[806],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[808,809],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-is-it-possibel-to-get-my-luggage-delivered/",{"id":813,"uuid":814,"title":815,"slug":816,"html":817,"comment_id":813,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":818,"updated_at":819,"published_at":820,"custom_excerpt":821,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":822,"tags":824,"primary_author":827,"primary_tag":10,"url":828,"excerpt":821,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":815,"meta_description":829,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c5f7bca0761a0001321931","f4c698bf-ebfa-45e5-bfcd-9b471fc588c9","FAQ Night Train: Can I smoke on a night train?","faq-night-train-can-i-smoke-on-a-night-train","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>No, \u003C/strong>and this also applies to electronic cigarettes on almost all trains. If you smoke anyway, you will be fined.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can use the \u003Cstrong>layovers \u003C/strong>to get off the train and smoke. However, depending on the country, smoking is only permitted in certain areas of railway stations or is prohibited altogether. Also, note that the intermediate stops are not always as long as indicated in the timetable. Stay close to the train door and pay attention to the train crew. More information about layovers \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-can-i-get-off-at-a-layover\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Book a night train\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-21T16:20:44.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:33:00.000+02:00","2024-10-27T15:00:00.000+01:00","Smoking on night trains: what is (not) allowed and where you can smoke. ",[823],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[825,826],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-can-i-smoke-on-a-night-train/","Smoking on night trains: what is (not) allowed and where you can smoke.",{"id":831,"uuid":832,"title":833,"slug":834,"html":835,"comment_id":831,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":836,"updated_at":837,"published_at":838,"custom_excerpt":839,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":840,"tags":842,"primary_author":845,"primary_tag":10,"url":846,"excerpt":839,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":833,"meta_description":839,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c5f924a0761a000132195a","d678bc09-07c0-49dd-8851-532152bbc496","FAQ Night Train: Can I get off at a layover?","faq-night-train-can-i-get-off-at-a-layover","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Yes, you can\u003C/strong> - as long as the layover is not labelled ‘Board only’ or similar. You can see in the online timetable or the app how long a train stops. You can also ask the train crew.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But be careful. Sometimes, the train stops for less time than indicated. This is particularly the case when the train is delayed. \u003Cstrong>Stay close to the train door, don't linger too long, and pay attention to the train crew.\u003C/strong> Take your valuables with you, especially your smartphone, ticket, and ID. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find your night train connection\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-21T16:26:44.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:32:53.000+02:00","2024-10-26T15:29:00.000+02:00","Stretch your legs or have a smoke during a layover - is that possible? ",[841],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[843,844],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-can-i-get-off-at-a-layover/",{"id":848,"uuid":849,"title":850,"slug":851,"html":852,"comment_id":848,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":853,"updated_at":854,"published_at":855,"custom_excerpt":856,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":857,"tags":859,"primary_author":862,"primary_tag":10,"url":863,"excerpt":856,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":850,"meta_description":864,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66cc9ccca0761a0001321dc3","f7fc02a5-af40-43ed-b45c-cfc0d1349b51","FAQ Night Train: Temperature – how warm or cold does it get?","faq-night-train-temperature-how-warm-or-cold-does-it-get","\u003Cp>Night trains have \u003Cstrong>heating and air conditioning\u003C/strong>. However, the effectiveness (and sometimes if they are running at all) varies depending on the train. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>So be well prepared: Before travelling, check the weather forecast to find out what temperatures you can expect outside on your journey. \u003Cstrong>Dress applying the layering principle\u003C/strong>, which allows you to adapt to the temperatures. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>If you tend to be col\u003C/strong>d, take a warm jacket and an additional light blanket to be safe. Warm socks also help when sleeping. Choose one of the upper beds in the sleeper and couchette carriages - warm air rises. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>If you tend to be warm\u003C/strong>, take an extra T-shirt to sleep in and change into. Choose one of the lower beds in the sleeper and couchette carriages. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In \u003Cstrong>sleeper and couchette coaches\u003C/strong>, you can often regulate the temperature in your compartment. However, you and your fellow travellers must agree on a temperature. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mainly on older night trains, you can open the \u003Cstrong>window\u003C/strong>. In modern night trains, it is usually closed so that the air conditioning works better. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-26T17:18:36.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:32:47.000+02:00","2024-10-20T10:00:39.000+02:00","The temperature on the night train can vary. Find out how to prepare for different temperatures and make your journey comfortable.",[858],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[860,861],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-temperature-how-warm-or-cold-does-it-get/","Heating and air conditioning on the night train don't always work as intended. Find out how to prepare for different temperatures.",{"id":866,"uuid":867,"title":868,"slug":869,"html":870,"comment_id":866,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":871,"updated_at":872,"published_at":873,"custom_excerpt":874,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":875,"tags":877,"primary_author":880,"primary_tag":10,"url":881,"excerpt":874,"reading_time":408,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":868,"meta_description":882,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c97139a0761a0001321ba7","78b8492c-f5a8-4356-8242-e0ccd94047a1","FAQ Night Train: Are there compartments exclusively for women?","faq-night-train-are-there-compartments-exclusively-for-women","\u003Cp>Yes, most railway operators offer women the option of staying in a \u003Cstrong>ladies' compartment \u003C/strong>exclusively with other female travellers. To see only women's compartments on nightride.com, select the gender ‘female’ under \u003Cstrong>‘Travellers’\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: If you subsequently book a ticket, you must select the option ‘Ladies’ compartment' in the booking process with the vendor.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>An alternative is to book a private compartment. This way, you and any fellow travellers will be travelling alone. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>See also our blog post \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-safety-tips-for-a-safe-night-journey\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Safety on night trains\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-24T07:35:53.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:32:43.000+02:00","2024-10-20T10:00:08.000+02:00","Ladies' compartments offer additional security and privacy on night trains. Find out how to book such a compartment.",[876],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[878,879],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-are-there-compartments-exclusively-for-women/","Find out how to book a ladies' compartment.",{"id":884,"uuid":885,"title":886,"slug":887,"html":888,"comment_id":884,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":889,"updated_at":890,"published_at":891,"custom_excerpt":892,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":893,"tags":895,"primary_author":898,"primary_tag":899,"url":900,"excerpt":892,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":886,"meta_description":892,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66bf5900a0761a0001321629","b6ec803d-2084-493b-881e-bb611ef8bf12","FAQ Night Train: Can I make a booking for a group?","faq-night-train-can-i-make-a-booking-for-a-group","\u003Cp>Yes. To do this, select the number of travelers under \u003Cstrong>'Travelers' \u003C/strong>on \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.nightride.com/nightride-com-book-your-night-train-or-night-bus/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">nightride.com\u003C/a>. So you only see connections where you can book for the selected number of travelers.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Make a group booking\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Reisende-EN_-landscape.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Search offers for up to 6 travelers.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Reisende-EN_-landscape.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Reisende-EN_-landscape.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Reisende-EN_-landscape.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Reisende-EN_-landscape.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Search offers for up to 6 travelers.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Some providers offer \u003Cstrong>group discounts \u003C/strong>above a certain number of travelers (e.g. ÖBB above four travelers). nightride.com does not always show these \u003Cstrong>discounts yet\u003C/strong>. You will see the group discounts - if available - at the latest when booking on the vendor's website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Depending on the provider, you can also book a \u003Cstrong>private compartment\u003C/strong> for you and your fellow travelers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For groups, you should book \u003Cstrong>early \u003C/strong>- especially if you want to travel in the same compartment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Most vendors \u003Cstrong>limit online bookings to 6 travelers\u003C/strong>, as does nightride.com. Six travelers correspond to an entire couchette compartment. If you want to book for more people, make several separate bookings. Alternatively, certain providers offer particular booking forms for larger groups (e.g. ÖBB/nightjet.com\u003Ca href=\"https://www.oebb.at/en/tickets-kundenkarten/schueler-gruppen/gruppenreisen\">\u003Cu> here\u003C/u>\u003C/a>) or you can call their hotline.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-16T15:49:52.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:32:37.000+02:00","2024-10-13T15:44:42.000+02:00","Are you travelling with a group? On nightride.com, you will find the matching night train deal! ",[894],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[896,897],{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-can-i-make-a-booking-for-a-group/",{"id":902,"uuid":903,"title":904,"slug":905,"html":906,"comment_id":902,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":907,"updated_at":908,"published_at":909,"custom_excerpt":910,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":911,"tags":913,"primary_author":916,"primary_tag":10,"url":917,"excerpt":910,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":904,"meta_description":910,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c357c7a0761a00013217e6","509e486e-262c-48b1-b665-a8c15403db74","FAQ Night Train: Can I take my pet with me?","faq-night-train-can-i-take-my-pet-with-me","\u003Cp>That depends on the railway operator. \u003Cstrong>Be sure to check the railway operator's conditions before you travel.\u003C/strong> Please note: The ticket vendor is sometimes different from the railway operator. For example, SBB sells tickets for ÖBB/Nightjet night trains - the conditions of ÖBB/Nightjet apply to these. You can see who the railway operator is by looking at the train labelling (e.g. NJ for Nightjet). A quick Google search will help if necessary.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Search connection\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"conditions-of-some-railway-operators\">Conditions of some railway operators \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>(as of August 2024)\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet / Austria:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>One small pet per person travelling in a transport container (max. 70 x 30 x 50) is allowed to travel free of charge\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Larger dogs require a separate ticket and you must book a private compartment. You can purchase tickets for larger dogs on the train, at the ticket counter, or via the hotline. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>A lead and muzzle are mandatory.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Assistance animals travel free of charge and do not require a muzzle.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>More information:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/de/angebote/mit-haustieren-verreisen\"> \u003C/a>\u003Cu>https://www.nightjet.com/en/angebote/mit-haustieren-verreisen\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SBB / Switzerland: does not operate night trains itself, follow the rules of the railway operator\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia / Italy: almost identical to ÖBB Nightjet > see above. Detailed information:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.trenitalia.com/en/services/travelling_with_yourpets.html\"> \u003Cu>https://www.trenitalia.com/en/services/travelling_with_yourpets.html\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF / France:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/help/bringing-your-pet-train-you\"> \u003Cu>https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/help/bringing-your-pet-train-you\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SJ / Sweden:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sj.se/en/about-the-journey/travelling-with-pets\"> \u003Cu>https://www.sj.se/en/about-the-journey/travelling-with-pets\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>VY / Norway:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vy.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-about-trains/on-board\"> \u003Cu>https://www.vy.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-about-trains/on-board\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Snälltåget / Sweden:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq\"> \u003Cu>https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>MAV / Hungary, PKP / Poland, ČD / Czech Republic: No animals in sleeping and couchette carriages\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-19T16:33:43.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:32:29.000+02:00","2024-10-13T15:40:00.000+02:00","Find out whether you can take your dog or cat with you on the night train. ",[912],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[914,915],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-can-i-take-my-pet-with-me/",{"id":919,"uuid":920,"title":921,"slug":922,"html":923,"comment_id":919,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":924,"updated_at":925,"published_at":926,"custom_excerpt":927,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":928,"tags":930,"primary_author":933,"primary_tag":934,"url":935,"excerpt":927,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":921,"meta_description":927,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66cc97daa0761a0001321d72","fdf9d6c7-3ee7-4b53-9a77-784d694f8f22","FAQ Night Train: Travelling with family and children","faq-night-train-travelling-with-family-and-children","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Night trains are a fantastic way to travel with children.\u003C/strong> The children don't have to wear seatbelts and can move around. You can always go to the toilet, and eating and nappy changing are no problem. And travelling by (night) train is always an adventure! Here are some tips for your journey:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Book tickets early.\u003C/strong> Choose seats in the \u003Cstrong>sleeper or couchette coach\u003C/strong>—hands off the seating coach! Ideally, you should book a private compartment for your family. That way, you'll be undisturbed.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Book a private compartment\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>You can also save money by booking early.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Use night trains that arrive early and have a\u003Cstrong> longer journey time\u003C/strong>. This way, the children can still let off steam in the evening and get enough sleep. Try to stick to the usual \u003Cstrong>sleeping pattern\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Let the children sleep in the \u003Cstrong>lower or middle beds\u003C/strong>, safety first.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"packing-list-for-when-travelling-with-children\">Packing list for when travelling with children \u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Take your \u003Cstrong>favourite cuddly toys \u003C/strong>or whatever else the children are used to sleeping with.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Entertainment such as \u003Cstrong>books or card games\u003C/strong> helps to make the journey more entertaining. Or look out of the window! For more entertainment ideas see our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-how-do-i-pass-the-time-when-im-not-sleeping\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post\u003C/a>. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>(Warm) sleeping clothes\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Finches or thick socks to walk around in\u003C/li>\u003Cli>(Sugar-free) snacks.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-26T16:57:30.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:32:22.000+02:00","2024-10-07T18:01:37.000+02:00","Are you travelling by night train with children? Find out how to make your journey comfortable and stress-free for the whole family.",[929],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[931,932],{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-travelling-with-family-and-children/",{"id":937,"uuid":938,"title":939,"slug":940,"html":941,"comment_id":937,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":942,"updated_at":943,"published_at":944,"custom_excerpt":945,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":946,"tags":948,"primary_author":951,"primary_tag":10,"url":952,"excerpt":945,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":939,"meta_description":953,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66cac28aa0761a0001321c6d","81b3b4ef-fcf3-4751-a88f-56b42446f5cb","FAQ Night Train: How can I wash myself? Are there toilets and showers?","faq-night-train-how-can-i-wash-myself-are-there-toilets-and-showers","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Toilets and washing facilities are available on every night train.\u003C/strong> However, they vary depending on the night train and comfort category. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Most \u003Cstrong>sleeper coaches \u003C/strong>have a small washbasin with soap directly in the compartments. Sometimes, you can also book your own toilet and/or shower. Otherwise, there are shared toilets on the coaches. There is also sometimes a shared shower in the coach, or you can shower at the destination station. On nightride.com, we show in the search results which facilities a sleeping coach compartment has.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Search connection\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Waschbecken--1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Private compartment in sleeper coach with sink\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Waschbecken--1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Waschbecken--1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Waschbecken--1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Waschbecken--1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Private compartment in sleeper coach with sink\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>In\u003Cstrong> couchette coaches and seating coaches\u003C/strong>, there are usually sinks and toilets in the shared area, which you share with other travellers. You can now also find accessible toilets on many night trains.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-2.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Barrier-free toilet on the Nightjet night train from Basel to Hamburg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2366\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-2.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-2.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-2.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Barrier-free toilet on the Nightjet night train from Basel to Hamburg\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>It is more likely that toilet problems will occur towards the end of the journey, so go to the toilet sooner rather than later. :) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>We also recommend that you carry spare toilet paper\u003Cstrong> or tissues\u003C/strong> with you. A disinfectant and a small towel never hurt, either. See also our packing list for your night train journey.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/normales-wc-nightjet-1.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Toilet with sink\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/normales-wc-nightjet-1.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/normales-wc-nightjet-1.JPG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/normales-wc-nightjet-1.JPG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/normales-wc-nightjet-1.JPG 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Toilet with sink\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"do-you-want-to-know-what-washing-facilities-are-available-on-a-particular-night-train\">Do you want to know what washing facilities are available on a particular night train?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-25T07:35:06.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:36:13.000+02:00","2024-10-07T17:57:31.000+02:00","All night trains have toilets and washing facilities - even showers. ",[947],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[949,950],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-how-can-i-wash-myself-are-there-toilets-and-showers/","Depending on the comfort category, you can even have your own shower on the night train! Find out more. ",{"id":955,"uuid":956,"title":957,"slug":958,"html":959,"comment_id":955,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":960,"updated_at":961,"published_at":962,"custom_excerpt":963,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":964,"tags":966,"primary_author":969,"primary_tag":10,"url":970,"excerpt":963,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":971,"meta_description":972,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c73386a0761a0001321b22","9dad7255-c7d9-48de-95d1-79817e37e35e","FAQ Night Train: Can I access the internet onboard?","faq-night-train-can-i-access-the-internet-onboard","\u003Cp>Many night trains are equipped with Wi-Fi. However, \u003Cstrong>the quality and reliability of the Wi-Fi and mobile phone reception varies\u003C/strong>. For example, the connection may be weaker or interrupted in rural areas or tunnels. Capacity is also limited, especially on a packed train.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To be safe, prepare yourself so you don't have to go online while travelling.\u003C/strong> Save your ticket on your smartphone at home and print it out if you want to be on the safe side. Download entertainment media such as films and music before you travel.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"want-to-know-if-your-coach-has-wifi\">Want to know if your coach has WiFi?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T14:48:06.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:36:00.000+02:00","2024-09-28T10:00:00.000+02:00","The internet reception on night trains is not always good - download tickets, films and music before your journey.",[965],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[967,968],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-can-i-access-the-internet-onboard/","FAQ Night Train: Can I access the internet onboard? ","Want to stream films or music on the night train? Find out if you can. ",{"id":974,"uuid":975,"title":976,"slug":977,"html":978,"comment_id":974,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":979,"updated_at":980,"published_at":981,"custom_excerpt":982,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":983,"tags":985,"primary_author":988,"primary_tag":10,"url":989,"excerpt":982,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":976,"meta_description":982,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c59772a0761a00013218d7","171d3378-8871-4016-a089-5f8ed08165e2","FAQ Night Train: Where can I see delays and cancellations?","faq-night-train-where-can-i-see-delays-and-cancellations","\u003Ch3 id=\"check-the-website-and-apps-regularly\">Check the website and apps regularly\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>websites and apps of the railway operators \u003C/strong>are the first port of call for delays, traffic reports and cancellations. Below, you will find a list of links. \u003Cstrong>Check the website and app regularly for at least 24 hours before departure.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tip: If you start your journey in a different country than you arrive in, install the apps of both railway operators and check both websites. For example, the ÖBB/Nightjet app sometimes displays information that the SBB app does not and vice versa.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In theory, many ticket vendors automatically inform you of delays and changes via email or text. However, in practice, this does not work very well.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"at-the-station-and-on-the-train\">At the station and on the train\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>If you are already at the station, the \u003Cstrong>electronic information boards \u003C/strong>are a reliable source of information. You should also listen to announcements via loudspeaker.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On the platform or the train, the \u003Cstrong>train crew \u003C/strong>will keep you updated. Remain friendly, even if delays are annoying: the train crew often don't know much more than you do and can't do anything about delays. It's even more stressful for them than for you!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Provider-specific information\u003C/strong> (as of September 2024):\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>DB / Germany:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bahn.de/service/fahrplaene/aktuell\">\u003Cu>https://www.bahn.de/service/fahrplaene/aktuell\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>App: DB Navigator\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet / Austria:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/de/buchung/meine-reise\">\u003Cu>https://www.nightjet.com/de/buchung/meine-reise\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>App: ÖBB Scotty\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SBB / Switzerland:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Search for your train on\u003Ca href=\"http://sbb.ch\"> \u003Cu>sbb.ch\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>App: SBB Mobile\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF / France:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf-connect.com/app/fr-ch/trafficInfo\">\u003Cu>https://www.sncf-connect.com/app/fr-ch/trafficInfo\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>App: SNCF Connect\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia / Italy:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"http://www.viaggiatreno.it/infomobilita/index.jsp\">\u003Cu>http://www.viaggiatreno.it/infomobilita/index.jsp\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>App: Trenitalia\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SJ / Sweden:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sj.se/en/traffic-information\">\u003Cu>https://www.sj.se/en/traffic-information\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>App: SJ\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>VY / Norway:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vy.no/en/traffic-and-routes/traffic-info-for-train-and-bus\">\u003Cu>https://www.vy.no/en/traffic-and-routes/traffic-info-for-train-and-bus\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>App: VY\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Snälltåget / Sweden: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.snalltaget.se/en/traffic-information\">\u003Cu>https://www.snalltaget.se/en/traffic-information\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-21T09:29:54.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:58.000+02:00","2024-09-28T09:34:00.000+02:00","The railway operator's website and apps are the first port of call for delays and train cancellations. ",[984],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[986,987],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-where-can-i-see-delays-and-cancellations/",{"id":991,"uuid":992,"title":993,"slug":994,"html":995,"comment_id":991,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":996,"updated_at":997,"published_at":998,"custom_excerpt":999,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1000,"tags":1002,"primary_author":1005,"primary_tag":10,"url":1006,"excerpt":999,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":993,"meta_description":999,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c34f7ea0761a0001321761","2cb5c599-8c80-4b59-9eb0-829a9d61fb84","FAQ Night Train: Accessibility","faq-night-train-accessibility","\u003Cp>Many railway operators are taking measures to ensure barrier-free night train journeys.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Depending on the route and in limited numbers, there are \u003Cstrong>accessible toilets and compartments\u003C/strong>. On nightride.com, you find the barrier-free compartments in the search results labelled ‘Priority space for people with disabilities’.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find night train connections with accessible compartments \u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Accessible toilet on a Nightjet-night train\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2366\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Accessible toilet on a Nightjet-night train\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Railway operators also often offer \u003Cstrong>services to assist\u003C/strong> people with reduced mobility. This is particularly necessary when boarding and alighting, as older night trains in particular do not have low-floor access.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Depending on the provider, \u003Cstrong>accompanying persons \u003C/strong>receive a discount, and you can bring your \u003Cstrong>assistance animal\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Please note\u003C/strong>: With almost all providers, you must book your journey via \u003Cstrong>the hotline or on a separate form \u003C/strong>and request any assistance services. You also need to notify them as far in advance as possible.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"further-information-on-accessibility-for-some-railway-operators\">Further information on accessibility for some railway operators\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>(as of August 2024)\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>DB / Germany: Mobility Service Centre\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bahn.de/service/individuelle-reise/barrierefrei/reiseplanung-und-beratung\"> \u003C/a>\u003Cu>https://int.bahn.de/en/booking-information/accessible-travel\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet / Austria:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/de/komfortkategorien/spezialabteile/barrierefreies-abteil\"> \u003C/a>\u003Cu>https://www.nightjet.com/en/komfortkategorien/spezialabteile/barrierefreies-abteil\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SBB / Switzerland:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sbb.ch/de/reiseinformationen/individuelle-beduerfnisse/reisen-eingeschraenkte-mobilitaet.html\"> \u003C/a>\u003Cu>https://www.sbb.ch/en/travel-information/individual-needs/travelling-reduced-mobility.html\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia / Italy:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.rfi.it/en/for-persons-with-disability.html\">\u003Cu>https://www.rfi.it/en/for-persons-with-disability.html\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.rfi.it/en/for-persons-with-disability/sala-blu.html\">\u003Cu>https://www.rfi.it/en/for-persons-with-disability/sala-blu.html\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF / France:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/accessibility/preparation-trip-services\"> \u003Cu>https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/accessibility/preparation-trip-services\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SJ / Sweden:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sj.se/en/about-the-journey/travelling-with-a-disability\"> \u003Cu>https://www.sj.se/en/about-the-journey/travelling-with-a-disability\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>VY / Norway: FAQ >\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vy.no/en/customer-service\">\u003Cu>Special requirements\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Snälltåget / Sweden: Accessible travel is only possible to a minimal extent, as the trains are not equipped for this.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq\"> \u003Cu>https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"want-to-know-what-accessibility-is-like-on-a-particular-night-train\">Want to know what accessibility is like on a particular night train?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-19T15:58:22.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:53.000+02:00","2024-09-18T10:00:48.000+02:00","Many night trains offer accessible toilets and compartments as well as other support services.",[1001],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1003,1004],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-accessibility/",{"id":1008,"uuid":1009,"title":1010,"slug":1011,"html":1012,"comment_id":1008,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1013,"updated_at":1014,"published_at":1015,"custom_excerpt":1016,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1017,"tags":1019,"primary_author":1022,"primary_tag":10,"url":1023,"excerpt":1016,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1010,"meta_description":1016,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c5f502a0761a0001321905","04884712-fb59-4009-9534-e070ec898f1d","FAQ Night Train: Eating and Drinking","faq-night-train-eating-and-drinking","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>We recommend you pack something to drink and at least a small emergency food supply.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Many night trains have \u003Cstrong>restaurant or bistro coaches \u003C/strong>where you can buy a meal, snacks, and drinks. However, these are not always open, and the food is more expensive than in the supermarket. Find out in advance on the railway operator's website or app.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A basic catering service is often included in sleeper and couchette carriages\u003C/strong>. This usually includes breakfast and drinks such as water, coffee or tea (often approx. 0.5 litres). Sometimes, you also get small snacks. If you are travelling in a \u003Cstrong>seating coach\u003C/strong>, no food and drink is usually included.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The water from the tap is not for drinking!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>There\u003C/strong> is \u003Cstrong>no facility for cooling or heating food\u003C/strong>, so take food that lasts well and is easy to prepare. If you want to avoid eating the standard bread or oatmeal, you can find a collection of \u003Cu>snack ideas\u003C/u> for travelling here.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you have \u003Cstrong>special dietary requirements\u003C/strong>, bringing your own food is best.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tip: The author of this article often brings cookies to share with his fellow travellers. \u003Cstrong>This makes travelling much more sociable!\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train offers\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-21T16:09:06.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:46.000+02:00","2024-09-18T10:00:02.000+02:00","Find out whether night trains have restaurants and what food options you have when travelling.",[1018],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1020,1021],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-eating-and-drinking/",{"id":1025,"uuid":1026,"title":1027,"slug":1028,"html":1029,"comment_id":1025,"feature_image":1030,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1031,"updated_at":1032,"published_at":1033,"custom_excerpt":1034,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1035,"tags":1037,"primary_author":1040,"primary_tag":10,"url":1041,"excerpt":1034,"reading_time":151,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1027,"meta_description":1042,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1043,"feature_image_caption":1044},"66e16818a0761a0001321eb3","7b120738-5f94-42d1-a3ad-f19e3d01b96a","My night train trip from Basel to Hamburg","my-night-train-trip-from-basel-to-hamburg","\u003Cp>Until a few years ago, I regularly took the night train to Hamburg, as my parents have a summer house in southern Sweden. In recent years, I have taken the 'regular' day train instead. Since I live in Basel, I can board the train in the morning and arrive at the holiday home in the evening. However, this time, I decided to stop in Hamburg to visit friends. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/basel-hamburg5.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Last-minute souvenir for my friends in Hamburg: typical Basler Läckerli\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/basel-hamburg5.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/basel-hamburg5.JPG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/basel-hamburg5.JPG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/basel-hamburg5.JPG 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Last-minute souvenir for my friends in Hamburg: typical Basler Läckerli\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Since I am on a longer holiday and therefore flexible, I am looking for the cheapest ticket in a 4-berth compartment in a couchette coach on nightride.com. With two weeks' advance booking, I manage to snag a ticket for CHF 140 during the high season. The 6-berth compartment is even half the price at CHF 70 – but as I get older, I increasingly value a good night's sleep.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train offers to Hamburg\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Departure from Basel SBB: Sleeper coach gets downgraded...\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>…but luckily not mine 🙃. Since I'm familiar with the \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/swiss-night-trains-so-common-are-problems\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post\u003C/a> and various media reports by Timo, my colleague at nightride.com, about issues with night trains, I am curious to see how my journey will go. The Basel-Hamburg route is generally less problematic than others. Cancellations are rare. If there is a problem, it is usually a downgrade from a sleeper coach to a couchette coach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This also happens to my train: one of the two sleeper coaches is downgraded to a couchette coach. Fortunately, it doesn't affect me, as I've already booked a spot in a couchette coach. The affected passengers seem annoyed but not too upset: The replacement is a modern \u003Cem>Liegewagen comfort\u003C/em>, where ÖBB has converted old seating coaches into modern, high-comfort couchette coaches. It will be interesting to see if and how much compensation the passengers receive. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>See our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/sleeper-coach-cancelled-what-can-you-do\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post on reclaiming money\u003C/a> in the event of a downgrade.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/downgrade.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Downgrade of a sleeper coach: Only half as bad thanks to the modern ÖBB-couchette coaches comfort\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/downgrade.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/downgrade.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/downgrade.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/downgrade.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Downgrade of a sleeper coach: Only half as bad thanks to the modern ÖBB-couchette coaches comfort\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>We depart at 22:23 with a 10-minute delay. According to an inquiry, the brake check takes longer, and it's in the passengers' interest to do this thoroughly.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/basel-hamburg2.JPG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Please board, the train is leaving!\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/basel-hamburg2.JPG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/basel-hamburg2.JPG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/basel-hamburg2.JPG 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/basel-hamburg2.JPG 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Please board, the train is leaving!\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>First impression on the night train\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I'm lucky: I'm also travelling in one of the modernized \u003Cem>Liegewagen comfort\u003C/em>. The amenities and comfort are excellent – no comparison to the old 'bunk beds' in earlier couchette coaches. The bunks are more comfortable, and I find them wider. The compartment's design is bright and modern. The toilet is barrier-free (more about \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-accessibility\" rel=\"noreferrer\">accessibility in night trains here\u003C/a>) and spacious. As a welcome gift, a bottle of water awaits me. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"My berth in the modernised ÖBB-Liegewagen comfort.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">My berth in the modernised ÖBB-Liegewagen comfort\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>I'm sharing my compartment with three other travellers. We're a quiet and night-train-experienced group, with communication limited to the essentials. We stow our luggage, and each of us settles in. I don't need to eat anything since I treated myself to a slice of pizza on the platform (\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vito.ch/sbb\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Vito Pizza in the railway station passage\u003C/a>, highly recommended). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Shortly after Basel SBB, we stop at the Badischer Bahnhof at the border with Germany. After leaving Switzerland, it's time to show our tickets. There are no border controls, although two police officers walk through the train.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lights out \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We all seem to be exhausted. I quickly ask if it's okay and then turn off the main light in the compartment. Everyone is engrossed in their smartphones. I start organizing the photos I took of the night train. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>But soon, I notice that I am getting tired. While I'm not usually the best at falling asleep, I quickly fall asleep in moving vehicles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>I brush my teeth, put on earplugs and a sleep mask – and I'm out. I wake up once during the night because, being not very smart, I drank the complimentary water bottle before falling asleep. Besides that, the night – or the journey – is quiet. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The only thing that bothers me is the temperature being too warm for me and the blanket being too hot. But that's just me; I almost always find it too warm when sleeping. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-3.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The toilet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2366\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-3.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-3.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-3.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Barrierefreie-Toilette-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The toilet\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Breakfast and arrival in Hamburg\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>At some point in the morning, the train attendant wakes me up. I didn't even notice that two of my fellow travellers had disembarked. I am given a simple breakfast with two rolls and jam. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>I supplement it with some bread and salami I brought with me. My remaining fellow traveller also slept well, and we start to talk. He's also heading to Scandinavia but will continue his journey immediately.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Right on time, just before 8 AM, our train rolls into Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. I wish my compartment mate an excellent onward journey, and I disembark. Hamburg immediately makes a good impression: The temperature is about 10 degrees cooler than in Basel 🙂. I set off to meet my friend. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34--1--1.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Good morning Hamburg Main Station!\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34--1--1.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34--1--1.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34--1--1.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34-1.jpeg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Franzbrötchen are a must-try in Hamburg. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34-1.jpeg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34-1.jpeg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34-1.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Franzbrötchen are a must-try in Hamburg.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Conclusion of my night journey\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The trip went smoothly, and I slept well. The new Nightjet coaches are a noticeable upgrade from my previous experiences on this route. The price of CHF 140 is fair, especially considering I booked on short notice. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>My only minor complaints are the overly warm blanket and the delayed departure – but we arrived on time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Have you had an exciting night train or bus journey and want to \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts\u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">? Then write to us at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-02-at-17.35.34--2--1.jpeg","2024-09-11T11:51:20.000+02:00","2024-11-26T17:38:35.000+01:00","2024-09-11T12:53:34.000+02:00","I take the night train from Basel to Hamburg and share my experience with the upgraded ÖBB couchette coaches. Find out more about my journey.",[1036],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1038,1039],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/my-night-train-trip-from-basel-to-hamburg/","Find out how my night train journey from Basel to Hamburg went. Including a downgrade of sleeper coaches and modernised couchettes.","My night train trip from Basel to Hamburg.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">My night train trip from Basel to Hamburg.\u003C/span>",{"id":1046,"uuid":1047,"title":1048,"slug":1049,"html":1050,"comment_id":1046,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1051,"updated_at":1052,"published_at":1053,"custom_excerpt":1054,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1055,"tags":1057,"primary_author":1060,"primary_tag":10,"url":1061,"excerpt":1054,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1048,"meta_description":1062,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66cc7fd4a0761a0001321cf9","d234e7fc-6f79-439b-a77a-a3189568196b","FAQ Night Train: How do I pass the time when I'm not sleeping?","faq-night-train-how-do-i-pass-the-time-when-im-not-sleeping","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Read\u003C/strong>: Pack a good book, an e-reader or a few magazines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The most obvious is to \u003Cstrong>relax and sleep\u003C/strong>. Use the time to rest and be fresh and rested for your arrival at your destination. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Download your \u003Cstrong>favourite music, podcasts or audio books\u003C/strong> to your smartphone or tablet. See also our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-can-i-access-the-internet-onboard\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post on internet/WiFi on board\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can also \u003Cstrong>enjoy the view\u003C/strong> while it's still daylight.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Conversations\u003C/strong>: Travelling by train is an excellent opportunity to get to know new people. Good icebreakers are questions about your destination and place of origin or past night train experiences.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you are travelling last minute, \u003Cstrong>plan your stay \u003C/strong>at your destination😉\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find last-minute night trains\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Card\u003Cstrong> games or small board games \u003C/strong>are great ways to pass the time if you travel in a group. The author's current favourite is the card game Monopoly Deal (not to be confused with the original Monopoly).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Films and series\u003C/strong>: Many overnight trains offer WiFi, but to ensure you have access to entertainment at all times, download films and series to your device in advance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The author often uses the time to \u003Cstrong>tidy up\u003C/strong> his \u003Cstrong>smartphone\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-26T15:15:00.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:42.000+02:00","2024-09-11T10:47:37.000+02:00","Long night train journey? Find out how you can entertain yourself on the way, from reading and music to games and films.",[1056],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1058,1059],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-how-do-i-pass-the-time-when-im-not-sleeping/","Ideas for your entertainment on the night train when you're not sleeping. \n",{"id":1064,"uuid":1065,"title":1066,"slug":1067,"html":1068,"comment_id":1064,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1069,"updated_at":1070,"published_at":1071,"custom_excerpt":1072,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1073,"tags":1075,"primary_author":1078,"primary_tag":10,"url":1079,"excerpt":1072,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1066,"meta_description":1080,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66cc9399a0761a0001321d1a","12d4b983-ca7d-4cdd-b1b2-cb9964cdedf8","FAQ Night Train: Safety – tips for a safe night journey","faq-night-train-safety-tips-for-a-safe-night-journey","\u003Cp>Safety on the night train is essential to make your journey pleasant and stress-free. Here are some tips to help you reach your destination safely and relax.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Keep your \u003Cstrong>valuables, \u003C/strong>such as your passport, tickets, money, and electronic devices, as close to you as possible. A small bum bag works well. The author stows his valuables bag by his feet while sleeping, keeping them as far away from the door as possible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Close the door \u003C/strong>to your compartment, especially when you are asleep, or no one is in it. Many compartments have additional safety chains, and the new Nightjet coaches are even secured with electronic door locks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Get to know your \u003Cstrong>fellow travellers \u003C/strong>and watch who is in the compartment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you \u003Cstrong>are suspicious \u003C/strong>or feel uncomfortable, alert the train crew immediately.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Make sure that your \u003Cstrong>luggage—\u003C/strong>if possible in your compartment—is well stowed and not left unattended. Cable locks provide additional security. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-26T16:39:21.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:39.000+02:00","2024-09-11T10:02:26.000+02:00","Travel safely on the night train. Find out how to protect your valuables, how to stay safe and what to do if you feel unsafe.",[1074],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1076,1077],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-safety-tips-for-a-safe-night-journey/","Tips for protecting your valuables and travelling safely. How to travel relaxed.",{"id":1082,"uuid":1083,"title":1084,"slug":1085,"html":1086,"comment_id":1082,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1087,"updated_at":1088,"published_at":1089,"custom_excerpt":1090,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1091,"tags":1093,"primary_author":1096,"primary_tag":10,"url":1097,"excerpt":1090,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1084,"meta_description":1090,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c353f5a0761a00013217ac","c204e1a6-6d6f-405c-ae58-02cdf137e6fe","FAQ Night Train: How much luggage can I take with me?","faq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me","\u003Ch3 id=\"only-take-as-much-as-you-can-carry-yourself\">\u003Cstrong>Only take as much as you can carry yourself\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>In contrast to aeroplanes, there are no limits on luggage on almost all night trains apart from this rule, also on the Nightjet. \u003Cstrong>Nevertheless, we recommend travelling light:\u003C/strong> Luggage storage space on night trains is limited, especially in couchettes and seating coaches.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train offer\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>For the safety of the passengers, please keep the passageways, doors and escape routes free at all times. Luggage must be stored in a way that ensures that other passengers are not inconvenienced or impeded. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although we have never personally experienced it, the train crew may decide that not all luggage can be transported. Pack less accordingly and \u003Cstrong>avoid unpleasant situations from the outset\u003C/strong>. When booking, also check whether there are any additional restrictions for taking luggage on your night train.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Zu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Upper limit...\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1530\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Zu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Zu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Zu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Zu-viel-Gep-ck-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Upper limit...\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"divide-your-luggage-into-several-pieces\">Divide your luggage into several pieces\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Experience has shown that it's worth splitting up your luggage:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>A \u003Cstrong>larger bag or suitcase\u003C/strong> with things you won't need during the journey. This way, you can store this luggage outside your compartment if needed.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>A \u003Cstrong>piece of hand luggage\u003C/strong> in which you pack your travelling items for the journey. A small rucksack works well here, as your hands are free when carrying it.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>It's best to stow your \u003Cstrong>valuables \u003C/strong>in a small bag you always keep on your person — for example, a bum bag. See also our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-safety-tips-for-a-safe-night-journey\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post on safety on night trains\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>See our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-packing-list-for-your-journey\" rel=\"noreferrer\">packing list\u003C/a> for your night train journey. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"beware-of-flying-suitcases\">\u003Cstrong>Beware of flying suitcases\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Make sure your \u003Cstrong>luggage is well stowed away\u003C/strong>. You and your fellow travelers don't want to be woken up by suitcases flying around. Straps and nets are often available for this purpose. Physics also helps: place heavy luggage items against the wall opposite the direction of travel so that they are pressed into the wall during braking manoeuvres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Label your luggage. Your luggage may \u003Cstrong>get lost or damaged\u003C/strong> en route. If this happens, report it to the train crew. Liability for lost or damaged luggage varies depending on the railway operator. Find out about the conditions in advance. If necessary, make sure that your private insurance covers your luggage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A relaxed method of transporting your luggage is to ship it separately.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"oversized-luggage\">Oversized luggage\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Oversized luggage such as sports equipment (e.g. skis or snowboards) or musical instruments often have to be packed in special trasport bags and fit into the normal storage space. The author of this blog has also had to look for a place for his skis for some time... Bicycles are a special case, see our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-can-i-take-my-bike-with-me\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-19T16:17:25.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:34.000+02:00","2024-09-02T13:44:00.000+02:00","Unlike on an aeroplane, night trains have no weight restrictions for luggage. Nevertheless, you should bear a few things in mind.",[1092],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1094,1095],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me/",{"id":1099,"uuid":1100,"title":1101,"slug":1102,"html":1103,"comment_id":1099,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1104,"updated_at":1105,"published_at":1106,"custom_excerpt":1107,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1108,"tags":1110,"primary_author":1113,"primary_tag":10,"url":1114,"excerpt":1107,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1101,"meta_description":1107,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c72c72a0761a0001321a92","be321f3c-7958-46cf-b61e-42bf446a67f5","FAQ Night Train: Packing list for your journey","faq-night-train-packing-list-for-your-journey","\u003Cp>Below is a list of \u003Cstrong>essential items \u003C/strong>for a good night's sleep. We recommend that you keep these items \u003Cstrong>on hand\u003C/strong>. A small bag or rucksack that can be easily stowed away and a bum bag for your valuables are best (see also our blog posts \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-safety-tips-for-a-safe-night-journey\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Safety on night trains\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\" rel=\"noreferrer\">How much luggage can I take?\u003C/a>). This way, you can be sure you can store these essential items in your compartment.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"travel-documents\">Travel documents\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Tickets: preferably digital on your smartphone and a printout to be on the safe side\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Identity card or passport\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Visas and other documents if required for your destination\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"comfort-and-sleep\">Comfort and sleep\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Sleeping mask and earplugs\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Your pillow if required - ahoy side sleepers\u003C/li>\u003Cli>If you tend to be cold: a jumper or an additional light blanket, warm socks\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. The layering principle with several layers of clothing is also worth having an extra T-shirt for sleeping.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Shoes or slippers to slip into if you need to go to the toilet at night\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Seating coach: neck pillow and blanket if necessary\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"hygiene-and-health\">Hygiene and health\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Toothbrush and toothpaste\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Emergency toilet paper/tissues, wet wipes and hand sanitiser\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Your personal medication\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"food-and-drink\">Food and drink\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>See our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-eating-and-drinking\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post food and drinks on night trains\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"entertainment\">Entertainment\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>See also our blog post about \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-how-do-i-pass-the-time-when-im-not-sleeping\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Entertainment on board\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Books, e-readers or magazines\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Smartphone or tablet: download films and music in advance. The internet connection is not always stable\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Headphones\u003C/li>\u003Cli>If you are travelling with others: board games\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"other\">Other\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Charging cable and power bank\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Depending on the destination country: International travel adapter for power sockets\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Credit or debit card, cash in the local currency if necessary\u003C/li>\u003Cli>You can also secure your luggage with a small combination lock (blog Security on the night train).\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-emoji\">💡\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-callout-text\">\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This blog post is part of our \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cb>\u003Cstrong class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>\u003C/b>\u003C/i>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/i> \u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cu>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic underline\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">info@nightride.com\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003Ci>\u003Cem class=\"italic\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/i>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>","2024-08-22T14:17:54.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:28.000+02:00","2024-09-02T13:41:00.000+02:00","Packing list for your night train journey: Find out which items you should take to enjoy a relaxing journey.",[1109],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1111,1112],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-packing-list-for-your-journey/",{"id":1116,"uuid":1117,"title":1118,"slug":1119,"html":1120,"comment_id":1116,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1121,"updated_at":1122,"published_at":1123,"custom_excerpt":1124,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1125,"tags":1127,"primary_author":1130,"primary_tag":10,"url":1131,"excerpt":1124,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1118,"meta_description":1124,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c2fe58a0761a00013216aa","135234c5-ca39-4001-9d48-9aecee6b7462","FAQ Night Train: Are discount cards and train passes valid?","faq-night-train-are-discount-cards-and-train-passes-valid","\u003Cp>Most European night railway operators recognise \u003Cstrong>discount cards and train passes\u003C/strong>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You must have a discount card from the country/railway operator where your journey begins or ends.\u003C/strong> For example, you will receive a discount for the Zurich - Vienna route if you have a Swiss or Austrian Federal Railways discount card.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can find the discounted prices on nightride.com by selecting the relevant discount card under \u003Cstrong>‘Travelers’ \u003C/strong>(see screenshot below). Please note: If you decide on an offer and then book the ticket with the relevant third-party provider, you must reenter the discount cards.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Reisende-Erm-ssigungskarte-EN_-landscape.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Choose your discount card or train pass. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Reisende-Erm-ssigungskarte-EN_-landscape.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Reisende-Erm-ssigungskarte-EN_-landscape.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Reisende-Erm-ssigungskarte-EN_-landscape.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Reisende-Erm-ssigungskarte-EN_-landscape.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Choose your discount card or train pass. \u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Children, students, and senior citizens also get discounts—\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-do-children-students-and-senior-citizens-get-discounts\" rel=\"noreferrer\">see our blog post here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"discount-cards-and-train-passes-from-some-railway-operators\">Discount cards and train passes from some railway operators\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>(as of August 2024)\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet/Austria:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.oebb.at/de/tickets-kundenkarten/kundenkarten/vorteilscard.html\"> \u003Cu>ÖBB Vorteilscard\u003C/u>\u003C/a>,\u003Ca href=\"https://www.oebb.at/de/tickets-kundenkarten/businessreisen/businesskonto.html\"> \u003Cu>ÖBB Businesskonto\u003C/u>\u003C/a>,\u003Ca href=\"https://www.oebb.at/de/tickets-kundenkarten/kundenkarten/klimaticket\"> \u003Cu>Klimaticket Ö\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Deutsche Bahn/Germany: BahnCard\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SBB/Switzerland: Half-Fare Card, General Abonnement\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF/France: Carte Avantage, Carte Liberté\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia/Italy: Carta Verde, Carta Argento\u003C/li>\u003Cli>ZSSK/Slovakia: Railplus\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Czech Republic: In Karta/Railplus IN.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-19T10:12:08.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:26.000+02:00","2024-09-02T13:40:00.000+02:00","Discount cards and train passes are valid if you take a night train in the country where they are valid. ",[1126],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1128,1129],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-are-discount-cards-and-train-passes-valid/",{"id":1133,"uuid":1134,"title":1135,"slug":1136,"html":1137,"comment_id":1133,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1138,"updated_at":1139,"published_at":1140,"custom_excerpt":1141,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1142,"tags":1144,"primary_author":1147,"primary_tag":10,"url":1148,"excerpt":1141,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1149,"meta_description":1141,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c302fea0761a00013216fa","2ccb7030-789b-4cae-a377-a768e7b3d1ba","FAQ Night Train: Do children, students and senior citizens get discounts?","faq-night-train-do-children-students-and-senior-citizens-get-discounts","\u003Cp>Children, students and senior citizens get \u003Cstrong>discounts on night trains.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Many providers offer free travel for \u003Cstrong>children \u003C/strong>up to approximately five years of age if they share a place with an adult.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Many vendors offer discounted tickets to \u003Cstrong>young people \u003C/strong>up to approximately fourteen years of age. Some providers also discount tickets up to around 25 years of age, but a youth discount card from the respective railway operator/country is required.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Students \u003C/strong>up to 25 years of age receive a discount at some vendors, such as SJ (Sweden), VY (Norway), or ZssK (Czech Republic), on presentation of a valid ID.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Families \u003C/strong>can book discounted tickets with some vendors, such as ÖBB, with a corresponding discount card.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Senior citizens \u003C/strong>also receive discounts from many vendors. Depending on the provider, you must only state your age when booking (take your ID when travelling) or have a corresponding discount card.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can find the discounted prices on nightride.com by selecting the age under \u003Cstrong>‘Travelers’\u003C/strong>. Please note: If you choose an offer and book the ticket with the corresponding third-party provider, you must again specify your age/discount category.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Reisende-0-14y-EN_-landscape.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Set your age and get discounted offers.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Reisende-0-14y-EN_-landscape.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Reisende-0-14y-EN_-landscape.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Reisende-0-14y-EN_-landscape.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Reisende-0-14y-EN_-landscape.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Set your age and get discounted offers.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Most ticket vendors also accept \u003Cstrong>discount cards \u003C/strong>- see our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-are-discount-cards-and-train-passes-valid\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-19T10:31:58.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:19.000+02:00","2024-08-24T07:18:37.000+02:00","Children, students and senior citizens get discounts on night trains.",[1143],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1145,1146],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-do-children-students-and-senior-citizens-get-discounts/","Nighttrain: Do children, students and seniors get discounts?",{"id":1151,"uuid":1152,"title":1153,"slug":1154,"html":1155,"comment_id":1151,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1156,"updated_at":1157,"published_at":1158,"custom_excerpt":1159,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1160,"tags":1162,"primary_author":1165,"primary_tag":10,"url":1166,"excerpt":1159,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1167,"meta_description":1168,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c59242a0761a0001321863","6dd24a0a-95bb-4dd0-9228-aa38c0c72781","FAQ Night Train: Which berth should I choose in a couchette coach?","faq-night-train-which-berth-should-i-choose-in-a-couchette-coach","\u003Cp>All berths have their advantages and disadvantages. We'll \u003Cstrong>help you decide\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Lower berth:\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Advantages:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>You don't have to climb into your bed\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Space for luggage under the bed\u003C/li>\u003Cli>There is less movement on bends as it's closer to the floor.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Disadvantages:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Through traffic of passengers from the middle and upper beds\u003C/li>\u003Cli>There is less privacy as the bed is visible to fellow travelers\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Middle berth\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Compromise between lower and upper bed. Storage space for luggage is often the most limited. Good view from the window.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Upper berth\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Advantages:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Privacy: only the person in the other upper bed can see your bed\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Often has storage space for luggage above the door\u003C/li>\u003Cli>You can retire even if the other passengers are still sitting downstairs\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Disadvantages:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The climb to get into your bed\u003C/li>\u003Cli>The higher, the warmer it is - this is particularly relevant on older trains and in summer\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Book your night train\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"want-to-know-what-the-compartments-look-like-on-a-particular-night-train\">Want to know what the compartments look like on a particular night train?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-21T09:07:46.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:14.000+02:00","2024-08-24T07:05:00.000+02:00","Bottom, centre, top - we'll help you decide. \n",[1161],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1163,1164],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-which-berth-should-i-choose-in-a-couchette-coach/","FAQ Night Train: Which berth should I choose in a couchette?","Bottom, centre, top - we'll help you decide. ",{"id":1170,"uuid":1171,"title":1172,"slug":1173,"html":1174,"comment_id":1170,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1175,"updated_at":1176,"published_at":1177,"custom_excerpt":1178,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1179,"tags":1181,"primary_author":1184,"primary_tag":10,"url":1185,"excerpt":1178,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1172,"meta_description":1178,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c594b2a0761a000132189b","0ae73dcf-a417-4d06-bb50-c4748729f0b8","FAQ Night Train: Which price categories are available?","faq-night-train-which-price-categories-are-available","\u003Cp>Each ticket vendor has its own price category, in addition to the comfort category/compartment type (sleeper, couchette, seating coach). The price category is mainly determined by the \u003Cstrong>possibility of ticket changes and cancellations\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On nightride.com, we summarise the price categories of the different providers into \u003Cstrong>reduced, semi-flexible and flexible\u003C/strong>:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Reduced\u003C/u>: mostly non-refundable/postponable\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Semi-flexible\u003C/u>: limited refundable/postponable up to a specific date, for a fee\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Flexible\u003C/u>: can be cancelled free of charge or for a small fee until shortly before departure.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When booking a ticket, check the relevant \u003Cstrong>conditions with the vendor\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-21T09:18:10.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:09.000+02:00","2024-08-24T07:00:00.000+02:00","The price category determines the possibility of ticket changes and cancellations.",[1180],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1182,1183],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-which-price-categories-are-available/",{"id":1187,"uuid":1188,"title":1189,"slug":1190,"html":1191,"comment_id":1187,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1192,"updated_at":1193,"published_at":1177,"custom_excerpt":1194,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1195,"tags":1197,"primary_author":1200,"primary_tag":10,"url":1201,"excerpt":1194,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1189,"meta_description":1194,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66c35efea0761a0001321822","1fb219d8-7626-4d1a-8709-77abd8eb9909","FAQ Night Train: Can I take my bike with me?","faq-night-train-can-i-take-my-bike-with-me","\u003Cp>Many night trains offer a limited number of spaces for bikes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As the spaces are (very) limited, a separate ticket and a reservation are required. So book early. With most ticket vendors, you can \u003Cstrong>book a space for your bike online\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Book your night train\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>On some night trains, you need a \u003Cstrong>bike bag\u003C/strong>. Note: During the day, depending on the train operator, you can transport your bike in a bike bag free of charge and without a reservation. You should \u003Cstrong>not \u003C/strong>try this on night trains unless the train operator explicitly allows it. In the worst case, you may have to leave your bike at the station.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Your bike is usually stowed in a separate luggage compartment or carriage. Take at least one good \u003Cstrong>bike lock \u003C/strong>with you, or even better two. Make sure you chain it so that nobody can simply carry it away.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Fahrrad-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Bicycle on a Nightjet-night train - well secured with two locks\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2200\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Fahrrad-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Fahrrad-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Fahrrad-1.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Fahrrad-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Bicycle on a Nightjet-night train - well secured with two locks\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>If there is no (more) space for bikes or your bike is very expensive, you can also book a \u003Cstrong>private compartment\u003C/strong>. This allows you to take your bike into your compartment (in a bike bag). This solution has worked several times for the author of this article, but there is no guarantee.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Depending on the train operator, \u003Cstrong>folding bikes \u003C/strong>up to a specific size (and in a bike bag) can be taken along free of charge and without a reservation. Tandems cannot be taken on almost all night trains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Find out more about \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\" rel=\"noreferrer\">how much luggage you can take with you\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"policies-of-some-railway-operators-regarding-bicycle-transport\">Policies of some railway operators regarding bicycle transport\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>(as of November 2024)\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet: According to the ÖBB-website, bicycle transport is only possible in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, see \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/de/angebote/fahrradmitnahme\">https://www.nightjet.com/\u003C/a>EN\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/de/angebote/fahrradmitnahme\">/angebote/fahrradmitnahme\u003C/a>. In the author's and his friends' experience, it is possible to transport bicycles in other countries in a private compartment and packed in bicycle bags.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>DB / Germany: See ÖBB Nightjet\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SBB / Switzerland: See ÖBB Nightjet\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia / Italy: Possible on domestic routes, select when booking. International\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF / France: Select when booking.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SJ / Sweden: Possible in a bike bag and with the front wheel removed - however, the train crew may refuse to take the bike on board.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sj.se/en/about-sj/terms-and-conditions/luggage-rules#Special_luggage\"> \u003Cu>https://www.sj.se/en/about-sj/terms-and-conditions/luggage-rules#Special_luggage\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>VY / Norway: you need a bike bag and you must book a private compartment.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vy.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-about-trains/on-board\"> \u003Cu>https://www.vy.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-about-trains/on-board\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Snälltåget / Sweden: Possible depending on the route:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq\"> \u003Cu>https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq.\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"want-to-know-what-the-bike-spaces-look-like-on-a-particular-night-train\">Want to know what the bike spaces look like on a particular night train?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-19T17:04:30.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:35:12.000+02:00","You can take your bike on many night trains, but limitations and conditions exist.",[1196],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1198,1199],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-can-i-take-my-bike-with-me/",{"id":1203,"uuid":1204,"title":1205,"slug":1206,"html":1207,"comment_id":1203,"feature_image":1208,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1209,"updated_at":1210,"published_at":1211,"custom_excerpt":1212,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1213,"tags":1215,"primary_author":1218,"primary_tag":10,"url":1219,"excerpt":1212,"reading_time":124,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1205,"meta_description":1220,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1221,"feature_image_caption":1222},"66b70fb2a0761a0001321487","b7e803b9-41ca-4cc0-8fd5-e200de79aa91","Here's how you reach Paris by night train from Vienna or Berlin","heres-how-you-reach-paris-by-night-train-from-vienna-or-berlin","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Update 23.10.2024\u003C/strong>: According to \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>nightjet.com\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>, night trains will only run again from 11 November and only irregularly until the timetable change on 15 December. This is due to weather-related infrastructure restrictions. Use our \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>search \u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>to find out reliably on which days the trains are running and on which they are not.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The announcement came at the end of June and was quite unexpected for many: The night train route between Berlin and Paris or Brussels, which had just been ceremoniously inaugurated last December, will be out of service for several months during the peak travel season this summer (Nightjet 40469/40424 or Nightjet 424/425). The connections between Vienna and Paris (Nightjet 468/469) are also affected. In mid-June, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/halle/halle/nachtzug-halle-paris-einschraenkungen-100.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">a statement from Deutsche Bahn\u003C/a> indicated that the schedule could not be guaranteed. A week later, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.t-online.de/region/berlin/id_100435898/berlin-nacht-zugverbindung-nach-paris-faellt-ab-august-wochenlang-aus.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the bad news arrived\u003C/a>: The routes would be out of service for months.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the connections on nightride.com now show an empty void: \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/No-Connections-EN-portrait.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A search from Paris to Vienna reveals that there are almost no connections left.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/No-Connections-EN-portrait.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/No-Connections-EN-portrait.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/No-Connections-EN-portrait.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/No-Connections-EN-portrait.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">A search from Paris to Vienna reveals that there are almost no connections left.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>On the nightjet.com website of ÖBB, it states: \"Due to extensive construction work in Germany and France, some Nightjet connections \u003Cstrong>cannot be offered between August 12 and October 25, 2024\u003C/strong>. Affected are the connections \u003Cstrong>Vienna - Paris\u003C/strong> as well as \u003Cstrong>Berlin - Paris\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong>Berlin - Brussels\u003C/strong>. All lines will be offered as scheduled again from October 28.\"\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"these-are-the-alternatives\">These are the alternatives! \u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Fortunately, there are a few alternatives and detours to reach the French capital. Especially after the excitement of the Olympic Games, many may feel the urge to visit Paris again.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With \u003Cstrong>Nightjet 40425 / 40468\u003C/strong>, you can still travel three times a week between Vienna and Brussels. The good news: There are still plenty of options this summer, which you can compare and book via nightride.com.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find your night train from Vienna to Brussels\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Vienna-Brussels-EN-portrait-1.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"There is still a night train connection to Brussels – with plenty of availability.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Vienna-Brussels-EN-portrait-1.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Vienna-Brussels-EN-portrait-1.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Vienna-Brussels-EN-portrait-1.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Vienna-Brussels-EN-portrait-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">There is still a night train connection to Brussels – with plenty of availability.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>There is also a \u003Cstrong>connection from Berlin to Brussels three times a week\u003C/strong> (as well as to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp) offered by the private night train company European Sleeper. You will be able to compare their offers with us in a few weeks. Until then, \u003Ca href=\"https://bdt9.net/c/?si=19006&li=1837748&wi=401998&ws=blog-vienna-berlin-paris\" rel=\"noreferrer\">it is best to book your ticket directly with European Sleeper\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From Brussels, you can then reach Paris in under 90 minutes several times a day with the Eurostar (and vice versa).\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"high-risk-of-cancellations-due-to-construction-work\">High risk of cancellations due to construction work \u003C/h2>\u003Cp>What is the reason for the cancellations? One might think that construction work is somewhat predictable. However, according to various reports, the night train operators are apparently often caught off guard by very short-notice construction work, especially in France. This has frequently led to delays and problems, at least on the lines from Berlin to Paris and Brussels, in recent times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Patrick Neumann from the organization \u003Ca href=\"https://backontrack.de/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Back on Track\u003C/a>, which advocates for the expansion of the night train network, told the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/nachtzug-aerger-warum-der-nightjet-berlinparis-bald-monatelang-ausfaellt-li.2228955\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Berliner Zeitung\u003C/a>: \"It is mainly due to SNCF Réseau [...]. The French seem to be unable to provide construction schedules in a timely manner, which would allow for reasonable ticket sales.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In principle, a journey would theoretically often still be possible. However, ÖBB does not want to take the risk of a train being stranded on the route because early morning construction work, combined with accumulated delays, makes further travel impossible. This is understandable and would likely be an unpleasant experience for passengers as well.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fact that ÖBB is cutting back and suspending the routes for several months shows that they assess the risk of such incidents as high. It also highlights the complexity of international rail travel in Europe.\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/41118477475_02a50b0146_k-1.jpg","2024-08-10T08:58:58.000+02:00","2024-12-06T10:19:22.000+01:00","2024-08-12T09:45:19.000+02:00","This summer, the Nightjet routes between Vienna, Berlin, and Paris will be out of service for several months. Find out about eco-friendly alternatives here.",[1214],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1216,1217],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":28,"name":29,"slug":30,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":31},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/heres-how-you-reach-paris-by-night-train-from-vienna-or-berlin/","This summer, the Nightjet routes between Vienna, Berlin, and Paris will be out of service for several months. Here are the alternatives.","A picture of the Eiffel Tower in Paris","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Foto: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":1224,"uuid":1225,"title":1226,"slug":1227,"html":1228,"comment_id":1224,"feature_image":1229,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1230,"updated_at":1231,"published_at":1232,"custom_excerpt":1233,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1234,"tags":1236,"primary_author":1239,"primary_tag":10,"url":1240,"excerpt":1233,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":1233,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1241,"feature_image_caption":1242},"66a8b567e03d1700011c2018","b2954a33-0c40-4a1a-a268-c6c66fa36fe9","nightride.com: Book your night train or night bus","nightride-com-book-your-night-train-or-night-bus","\u003Cp>Travelling through the night while sleeping – on holiday or for work – is fantastic. You arrive rested at your destination and can often get off directly in the city centre. Plus, it is better for the environment: You produce up to \u003Ca href=\"https://back-on-track.eu/the-global-warming-reduction-potential-of-night-trains/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">thirty times less harmful greenhouse gases\u003C/a> than you would by plane or car.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, finding the right connection and the best deal can be challenging. Dynamic pricing, limited capacities, and no way to compare prices from different vendors are just some of the challenges you face today.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is now a thing of the past: \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cstrong>nightride.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong> is Europe's first independent search platform for night trains and night buses\u003C/strong>. The goal is to make your night journey as easy as possible.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find your night journey\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>With just a few clicks\u003C/strong>, you and your fellow travellers can find the perfect connection. Simply pick the \u003Cstrong>best offer\u003C/strong> from various ticket vendors, always with the latest prices and available capacities.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1313\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/07/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN.PNG 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/07/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN.PNG 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN.PNG 1313w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Choose the best offer from different vendors.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The handy \u003Cstrong>calendar view\u003C/strong> shows you at a glance on which days tickets are still available and how much they cost. You save not only time and nerves but also money!\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Presentation2.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Calendar: Overview of available tickets & prices\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Presentation2.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Presentation2.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Presentation2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Calendar: Overview of available tickets & prices\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Various \u003Cstrong>filter options\u003C/strong> help you choose the comfort level for your journey. If you want to travel undisturbed, you can search for a private compartment. Or you can select the classic couchette compartment and chat with fellow travellers.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Filter-Abteilart-EN_-landscape.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Select your preferred comfort: compartment type and private compartment.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1027\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Filter-Abteilart-EN_-landscape.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Filter-Abteilart-EN_-landscape.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Filter-Abteilart-EN_-landscape.png 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Filter-Abteilart-EN_-landscape.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Select your preferred comfort: compartment type and private compartment.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The goal of nightride.com is to cover \u003Cstrong>night journeys throughout Europe\u003C/strong>. With the website's launch at the end of July 2024, you will find around 50 night train routes between over 50 cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Are you planning your next holiday or work trip? \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cstrong>Book your night bus or night train via nightride.com now!\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/Nightride_Logo_RGB_Icon_Dark_Inverted-1.png","2024-07-30T11:41:59.000+02:00","2024-12-06T10:19:10.000+01:00","2024-07-30T18:08:37.000+02:00","Have you ever felt lost when trying to book a night train or bus? Check out the new independent search platform nightride.com!",[1235],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1237,1238],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":33,"name":34,"slug":35,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":36},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/nightride-com-book-your-night-train-or-night-bus/","nightride.com: The first independent search platform for night trains and night buses","\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">nightride.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">: The first independent search platform for night trains and night buses\u003C/span>",{"id":1244,"uuid":1245,"title":1246,"slug":1247,"html":1248,"comment_id":1244,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1249,"updated_at":1250,"published_at":1251,"custom_excerpt":1252,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1253,"tags":1255,"primary_author":1258,"primary_tag":10,"url":1259,"excerpt":1252,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1260,"meta_description":1261,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66b6395aa0761a0001321414","9eff9eaf-e5cc-4832-81c0-8eabaa04bec8","FAQ Night Train: Do I need a reservation?","do-i-need-a-reservation-for-night-trains","\u003Cp>A reservation is mandatory if you travel in a \u003Cstrong>sleeping or couchette coach\u003C/strong>. Almost all vendors automatically include the reservation in the ticket when you book a place in a sleeper or couchette coach (e.g. ÖBB, SBB, DB, SNCF, Trenitalia, SJ, VY). However, it doesn't hurt to do a quick check when booking.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The situation is different for seats in \u003Cstrong>seating coaches\u003C/strong>: Depending on the rail operator, you may have to buy your ticket and reservation separately. Check this during the booking process - otherwise, you may be left without a seat.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you have an \u003Cstrong>Interrail Pass\u003C/strong>, almost all night trains require separate reservations and often an additional ticket. The\u003Ca href=\"https://www.interrail.eu/en/plan-your-trip/tips-and-tricks/trains-europe/night-trains\">\u003Cu> Interrail website has more information\u003C/u>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train»\u003C/strong> series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-09T17:44:26.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:34:57.000+02:00","2024-07-25T13:29:00.000+02:00","Whether you need a reservation in addition to your ticket depends on your comfort category and provider.",[1254],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1256,1257],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/do-i-need-a-reservation-for-night-trains/","Do I need a reservation for night trains?","Find out on nightride.com whether you need a reservation for sleeping, couchette and seating coaches.",{"id":1263,"uuid":1264,"title":1265,"slug":1266,"html":1267,"comment_id":1263,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1268,"updated_at":1269,"published_at":1270,"custom_excerpt":1271,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1272,"tags":1274,"primary_author":1277,"primary_tag":10,"url":1278,"excerpt":1271,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1279,"meta_description":1280,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66bdc28ca0761a00013215df","862d9f60-ce87-40fb-8342-6f8865cbc7fd","FAQ Night Train: Sleepers, Couchettes, Seating Coaches - the Differences","faq-night-train-sleepers-couchettes-seating-coaches","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Most night trains have three comfort categories or types of compartments: \u003Cstrong>sleepers, couchettes and seating coaches\u003C/strong>. This blog post explains the differences.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On nightride.com, you can use the 'Compartment type' filter to filter the offers according to your desired comfort level.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"sleeper-coach\">Sleeper coach\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The most comfortable but often also the most expensive way to travel is in a sleeper coach. These compartments are for 1 to 3 people and have beds. They usually include private washing facilities and, optionally, a private toilet or even a shower.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"couchette-coach\">Couchette coach\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The couchette coach compartments have 4 to 6 berths. During the day, you sit on the lowest berth as in a regular train. For the night, you fold down the remaining berths. You share the toilet and washing facilities with the other passengers in the coach.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Two beds in a 4-person compartment on an ÖBB Nightjet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Liegewagen-Nightjet.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Two beds in a 4-person compartment on an ÖBB Nightjet\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"seating-coach\">Seating coach\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The cheapest option is a seat in a seating coach. As the name suggests, you will travel in a seat - so comfort is limited. Depending on the train, you can fold your seat back more or less. You sit in compartments for up to 6 people or in an open-plan carriage. If the seats are not all occupied, you can make yourself more comfortable on several. If a good night's sleep is vital to you, you are better off in a sleeper or couchette carriage.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"further-comfort-options\">Further comfort options\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Many providers also offer the option of booking a private compartment, ladies' only compartments (see our blog post here), and barrier-free compartments (see our \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/faq-night-train-accessibility\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post here\u003C/a>).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some providers offer additional categories. With ÖBB, for example, you can also travel in mini cabins.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"want-to-know-what-your-compartment-looks-like-on-a-particular-train\">Want to know what your compartment looks like on a particular train?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vagonweb.cz/razeni/?&lang=de\">\u003Cu>vagonWEB\u003C/u>\u003C/a> website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-15T10:55:40.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:34:55.000+02:00","2024-07-25T11:07:00.000+02:00","Most night trains have three comfort categories or types of compartments: sleepers, couchettes and seating coaches. On nightride.com, you can filter the offers according to your desired comfort level using the 'Compartment type' filter.",[1273],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1275,1276],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/faq-night-train-sleepers-couchettes-seating-coaches/","FAQ Night Train: Sleepers, Couchettes, Seating Coach","Most night trains have sleepers, couchettes and seating coaches. Find your desired comfort level!",{"id":1282,"uuid":1283,"title":1284,"slug":1285,"html":1286,"comment_id":1282,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1287,"updated_at":1288,"published_at":1289,"custom_excerpt":1290,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1291,"tags":1293,"primary_author":1296,"primary_tag":10,"url":1297,"excerpt":1290,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1298,"meta_description":1299,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66b63243a0761a00013213b4","8708e54c-ae21-4c03-9500-5fb4d58360bf","FAQ Night Train: Where can I find and book tickets?","where-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cu>nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/a> is the first independent search platform for night trains and night buses in Europe. With just a few clicks, you can find the best offer for you and your fellow travellers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is how nightride.com works:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1 Find your connection\u003C/strong>: Enter your departure place, destination, and date to see all available connections and tickets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2 Compare the offers\u003C/strong>: We list the best offers from various vendors. This allows you to compare prices, departure times and comfort options. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN-1.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Choose the best offer from different vendors.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1313\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/08/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN-1.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2024/08/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN-1.png 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/08/Screenshot-Suchergebnisse-EN-1.png 1313w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Choose the best offer from different vendors.\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3 Book with the vendor\u003C/strong>: As soon as you find the best offer, we will redirect you to the relevant vendor's website, where you can book your ticket.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Book your night bus or night train!\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train»\u003C/strong> series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-09T17:14:11.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:34:53.000+02:00","2024-07-25T10:59:00.000+02:00","Easier than ever: find and book your night train journey on nightride.com.",[1292],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1294,1295],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/where-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains/","Where can I find and book tickets for night trains?","Easier than ever: find and book your night train journey on nightride.com.\n",{"id":1301,"uuid":1302,"title":1303,"slug":1304,"html":1305,"comment_id":1301,"feature_image":10,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1306,"updated_at":1307,"published_at":1308,"custom_excerpt":1309,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1310,"tags":1312,"primary_author":1315,"primary_tag":10,"url":1316,"excerpt":1309,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1317,"meta_description":1318,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":10,"feature_image_caption":10},"66b6369da0761a00013213f5","8d6a66ae-a4ca-4365-8c1a-5541f33af505","FAQ Night Train: Can I change or cancel my booking?","can-i-change-or-cancel-my-night-train","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Whether and how you can change or cancel your booking \u003Cstrong>depends on the vendor and the selected price category\u003C/strong>. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We recommend \u003Cstrong>checking the cancellation and exchange policy \u003C/strong>on the vendor's website before purchasing a ticket. Below is a list of the conditions of various vendors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Often, a \u003Cstrong>surcharge \u003C/strong>applies and you can only make a change/cancellation (free of charge) up to a \u003Cstrong>deadline\u003C/strong>. There may also be restrictions, such as changing only the date and time but not the connection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On nightride.com, we group the \u003Cstrong>price categories \u003C/strong>of the different providers into reduced, semi-flexible and flexible:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reduced\u003C/strong>: mostly non-refundable/postponable\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Semi-flexible\u003C/strong>: limited refundable/postponable up to a specific date, usually a surcharge applies\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Flexible\u003C/strong>: can be cancelled or changed free of charge or for a small fee until shortly before departure.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/de\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train for you.\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>The cancellation and exchange policy of some vendors (as of August 2022):\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Deutsche Bahn / Germany: \u003Cu>https://int.bahn.de/en/booking-information/exchanges-refunds\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>ÖBB Nightjet / Austria: \u003Cu>https://www.nightjet.com/en/buchung/tarifinformationen/allgemein\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SBB / Switzerland\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Attention: rebooking is not possible, cancellation in most cases only via hotline or at the counter (as of August 2024)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cu>https://www.sbb.ch/en/help-and-contact/refunds-compensation/refunds-compensation/refund-international-tickets.html\u003C/u>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Trenitalia / Italy\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Tip: Even non-cancellable (Super)Economy tickets are refunded up to 90 % if you add the corresponding \"Opzione tiRimborso\" for EUR 1 / EUR 2 €.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://italiatren.com/en/faq/ticket-changes-cancellations-and-refunds\">\u003Cu>https://italiatren.com/en/faq/ticket-changes-cancellations-and-refunds\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SNCF / France: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/help/exchange-or-cancel-train-ticket\">\u003Cu>https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/help/exchange-or-cancel-train-ticket\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>SJ / Sweden\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sj.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/5226/how-do-i-rebook-my-ticket\">\u003Cu>https://www.sj.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/5226/how-do-i-rebook-my-ticket\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sj.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/5218/how-do-i-cancel-my-ticket/\">\u003Cu>https://www.sj.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/5218/how-do-i-cancel-my-ticket/\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>VY / Norway: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.vy.no/en/customer-service/cancellation-and-changes\">\u003Cu>https://www.vy.no/en/customer-service/cancellation-and-changes\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Snälltåget / Sweden: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq\">\u003Cu>https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq\u003C/u>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train»\u003C/strong> series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","2024-08-09T17:32:45.000+02:00","2025-07-29T15:34:49.000+02:00","2024-07-25T10:56:00.000+02:00","Whether and how you can change or cancel your booking depends on the vendor and the selected price category.",[1311],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},[1313,1314],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"profile_image":86,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":87,"location":88,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":89},"https://blog.nightride.com/can-i-change-or-cancel-my-night-train/","Can I change or cancel my night train?","Find out if and how you can change or cancel your booking. ",{"id":1320,"uuid":1321,"title":1322,"slug":1323,"html":1324,"comment_id":1320,"feature_image":1325,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1326,"updated_at":1327,"published_at":1328,"custom_excerpt":1329,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1330,"tags":1332,"primary_author":1335,"primary_tag":10,"url":1336,"excerpt":1329,"reading_time":151,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1337,"meta_description":1338,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1339,"feature_image_caption":1340},"66a12baae03d1700011c1d69","00f39e0c-eda0-4012-80d0-03933e2ce5c0","Swiss night trains: that's how common problems are","swiss-night-trains-so-common-are-problems","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>«Due to a change in vehicle deployment, a couchette coach must be used for this train instead of the sleeper coach 161. Passengers with a reservation are kindly asked to contact the train team or the SBB Contact Centre.»\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regular night train users have probably encountered this or a similar message at least once and have learned to fear it. The booked sleeper coach is cancelled «due to a change in vehicle deployment (sic)» and, in the best-case scenario, replaced by a couchette coach. The latter is known in the jargon as a «downgrade.»\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I have personally experienced this several times on the Zurich <> Amsterdam route. The air conditioning breaks down, the heating doesn't work or something else is broken - the coaches on this route at getting older and older and defects are commonplace.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the first time, I have analysed how Swiss night train connections struggle with cancellations and downgrades. The night trains to and from Switzerland are all provided by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and operated in cooperation with SBB.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SBB communicates any problems via its app and website. I have collected all these reports since the beginning of the year and can now analyse them from January to May (five months). You can find the methodological details at the end of this blog post.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"%C2%ABproblem-train%C2%BB-to-amsterdam-lone-frontrunner\">\u003Cem>«\u003C/em>Problem train\u003Cem>»\u003C/em> to Amsterdam: lone frontrunner\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The data clearly shows that the connections from Zurich to Amsterdam via Basel (NJ 402) and even more so the return journey (NJ 403) are by far the most affected. The NJ 403 experienced problems on almost 100 days in the period under review - that's around two-thirds of all journeys! On the NJ 402, the problems occurred a bit less frequently.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:603px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-rU1oy\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/rU1oy/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-rU1oy\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/rU1oy/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>The Nightjets 467 and 465 to Vienna and Graz and the NJ 470 and 471 to Hamburg and back form the midfield of the \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>breakdown trains\u003Cem>»\u003C/em>. On this connection, it is mainly downgrades that occur; complete cancellations are far less frequent. This suggests that the rolling stock on the route to the capital of the Netherlands, which will not open until 2022, is a particular problem area, as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/leben-und-altern/schwieriges-comeback-der-nachtz%c3%bcge/75379588\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the operators have already admitted several times\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SBB has repeatedly stated that they are \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>unsatisfied\u003Cem>»\u003C/em> with the situation. The analysis by night-ride.ch shows that the situation has persisted for over two years. The Swiss television programme \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>Kassensturz\u003Cem>»\u003C/em> used my findings for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.srf.ch/sendungen/kassensturz-espresso/kassensturz/nachtzug-frust-schlaflos-im-nachtzug-frustrierte-kundschaft-auf-schienen\" rel=\"noreferrer\">today's edition\u003C/a>. The programme confronted SBB with the findings.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"not-all-passengers-are-affected-to-the-same-degree\">Not all passengers are affected to the same degree\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>When asked about the many cancellations, particularly on the connection to Amsterdam, SBB once again emphasises that it is not unsatisfied with the situation and is looking for solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, the SBB puts the figures into perspective by saying that not every cancellation has the same impact on passengers. For example, of the 70 sleeping car cancellations of the NJ 403, only 21 occurred at short notice. The remaining 49 were \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>planned’ for capacity reasons and, in some cases, were announced days or weeks in advance. The affected travellers had been rebooked into other sleeper or couchette coaches.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Several \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/oebb-in-der-krise-hohe-preise-und-defekte-zuege-614862189116\" rel=\"noreferrer\">media reports\u003C/a> about the problembs have been published over the last two years. Last summer, experts published a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.derstandard.de/story/3000000182197/sitzen-statt-liegen-die-zuverlaessigkeit-der-oebb-nightjets-in-daten\" rel=\"noreferrer\">detailed analysis\u003C/a> of the cancellations in the Austrian newspaper \u003Cem>Standard\u003C/em>. This may have improved since \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/travelling-to-vienna-on-the-new-nightjet-starting-at-eu-40\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the new Nightjet trains\u003C/a> were introduced.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By the way, I have outlined in this \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/sleeper-coach-cancelled-what-can-you-do\" rel=\"noreferrer\">blog post\u003C/a> how you can react in the event of a cancellation or downgrade and how you can get your money back.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"is-the-end-in-sight\">Is the end in sight?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>But at least there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, at least according to the number of incident reports, which has gradually decreased since February: \u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:691px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-YQP3c\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/YQP3c/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-YQP3c\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/YQP3c/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>In May, the share of sleeper cancellations compared to the total number of problems was significantly smaller. There were nine more reports; only\u003Cem> \u003C/em>a small proportion occurred on the Zurich <> Amsterdam connection. Travelling on this line in mid-May, I was surprised to find not modern, but at least different coaches (still equipped with information stickers from the Swedish railway SJ - a loan in times of crisis?)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It should not go unmentioned that there are also night trains on which there are apparently never any problems: for example, I have not found a single incident report for the EN 40414 from Ljubljana or Zagreb to Zurich, which is operated jointly with the Croatian railway.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find a night train to Ljubljana, Zagreb and Zurich\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-methodology-used\">The methodology used\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>This is how I proceeded: At least once a day, I automatically checked all the routes mentioned above for incident reports and downloaded them if available. I then classified the reports according to the \u003Cstrong>type of compartment affected, the replacement compartment (in the event of a downgrade) and the solution described\u003C/strong>. Finally, I kept all the messages with a cancellation or downgrade \u003Cem>without \u003C/em>a solution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>What do I mean by \u003Cem>solution\u003C/em>? According to SBB, there is a specific type of message with a cancellation but travellers are not affected. These sound like this:\u003Cem> ‘Due to a change in vehicle deployment, the sleeper coach number 161 is missing from this train. A rebooking has been made for the seats booked in this coach.\u003C/em> \u003Cem>The train team will inform you of your new coach and seat number.»\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In contrast to the situation described in the message at the beginning, where travellers are left to their fate, a \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>rebooking\u003Cem>»\u003C/em> has been made here. According to SBB, an equivalent replacement is offered if the sleeper coach is cancelled. I have therefore removed these cases from the analysis.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the event of a downgrade (e.g. \u003Cem>«[...] a seating carriage must be used for this train instead of the sleeper coach number 308.\u003C/em> \u003Cem>A rebooking has been made for the places booked in this coach.»\u003C/em>), the rebooking does not really help either, in which case the name \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>downgrade\u003Cem>»\u003C/em> says it all, as SBB has also confirmed. I am therefore including these cases.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In some cases, passengers also have to change to another train heading for the same destination (\u003Cem>«Due to a change in vehicle deployment, the sleeper coach number 374 is missing from this train. Sleeper coach 374 is travelling on Nightjet 459, departing at 19:59 from Zurich main station via Leipzig to Prague\u003C/em>. \u003Cem>Passengers with destination Prague and reservations for sleeper coach 374 are travelling on Nightjet 459 due to unscheduled maintenance work.»)\u003C/em>. I have not taken these cases into account either.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If there were several problems of the same kind per day and route (for example, NJ 402 between Zurich and Amsterdam runs two train sections, each with several sleeper and couchette coaches, which theoretically means that two sleeper coaches could also be cancelled), I only counted them once.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, it is also possible that a problem is not communicated in advance and the surprise awaits you on the platform (I have experienced this myself!). Those incidents are naturally missing from the data.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nevertheless, I believe that this analysis provides a realistic and fair picture of the current \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>problem areas\u003Cem>»\u003C/em> of the Swiss night train service. If you want to take a closer look at the incident reports and my classification, you can\u003Cem> \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://timogrossenbacher.ch/content/images/situations_categorized.csv\" rel=\"noreferrer\">download\u003C/a> the data here and analyse it yourself.\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/53594084759_83beb40e8b_k.jpg","2024-07-24T18:28:26.000+02:00","2024-12-06T10:18:51.000+01:00","2024-06-11T00:03:00.000+02:00","Unfortunately, cancellations or downgrades happen frequently on night trains from or to Switzerland. Here you can see for the first time which connections are most affected.",[1331],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1333,1334],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":56},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/swiss-night-trains-so-common-are-problems/","Swiss night trains: so common are problems","Unfortunately, cancellations or downgrades happen frequently on night trains from or to Switzerland. ","Swiss night trains - unfortunately, there are many problems at the moment (Picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kecko)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Swss night trains - unfortunately, there are many problems at the moment (Picture: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/kecko\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">https://www.flickr.com/photos/kecko)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":1342,"uuid":1343,"title":1344,"slug":1345,"html":1346,"comment_id":1342,"feature_image":1347,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1348,"updated_at":1349,"published_at":1350,"custom_excerpt":1351,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1352,"tags":1354,"primary_author":1358,"primary_tag":10,"url":1359,"excerpt":1351,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1360,"meta_description":1351,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1361,"feature_image_caption":1362},"66a12ba5e03d1700011c1d62","565b81f9-f41b-403c-8855-363278939009","Travelling to Vienna on the new Nightjet - starting at € 40","travelling-to-vienna-on-the-new-nightjet-starting-at-eu-40","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The new generation Nightjet has recently started operating between Hamburg, Vienna and Innsbruck. More details \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/the-new-generation-of-nightjets-mini-cabins-starting-at-eu-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here\u003C/a>. As of now, the new Nightjets also run between Bregenz and Vienna. This opens up an opportunity for Swiss travellers to travel in greater comfort (and hopefully \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/sleeper-coach-cancelled-what-can-you-do\" rel=\"noreferrer\">reliability\u003C/a>) to the cultural city by the Danube. In Zurich, you can take the Eurocity to Munich at 19:33, which stops in Bregenz at 21:00, after a travel time of just under one and a half hours. Plenty of time to catch the night train at 21:40.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>And it is surprisingly cheap. In the next few months, seats in the much-hyped Mini Cabins are available for as little as 40 euros. Perhaps this is an entry-level offer that will soon vanish again. Seats are of course even cheaper - but then the Railjet, which runs several times a day from Zurich to Vienna, is the better option.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/03/image.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Proof!\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"569\" height=\"553\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Proof!\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Compartments with a toilet or a shower are currently also available at exceptionally low prices. Single compartments are available for less than 200 Swiss francs, double compartments even for less than 100 Swiss francs per person.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Have a great journey!\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/image-1.png","2024-07-24T18:28:21.000+02:00","2024-12-06T10:18:39.000+01:00","2024-03-07T00:02:00.000+01:00","Swiss travellers now have a new option for travelling to Vienna while they sleep: The new-generation Nightjet is now operating on the Bregenz \u003C> Vienna route. ",[1353],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1355,1356,1357],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":56},{"id":33,"name":34,"slug":35,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":36},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/travelling-to-vienna-on-the-new-nightjet-starting-at-eu-40/","Travelling to Vienna on the new Nightjet - starting at € 40 ","Starting at 40 euros: With the Nightjet to Vienna, sleeping in the new minicabins (Picture: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Starting at 40 euros: With the Nightjet to Vienna, sleeping in the new minicabins (Picture: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)\u003C/span>",{"id":1364,"uuid":1365,"title":1366,"slug":1367,"html":1368,"comment_id":1364,"feature_image":1369,"featured":96,"visibility":25,"created_at":1370,"updated_at":1371,"published_at":1372,"custom_excerpt":1373,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1374,"tags":1376,"primary_author":1379,"primary_tag":10,"url":1380,"excerpt":1373,"reading_time":547,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1366,"meta_description":1373,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1366,"feature_image_caption":1381},"66a12ba3e03d1700011c1d5b","a83bd7b7-7933-49e7-9041-aaf0dd5b6cc2","Sleeper coach cancelled - what can you do?","sleeper-coach-cancelled-what-can-you-do","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Update October 2024: \u003C/strong>I made a new observation regarding advance notifications. See section \u003Cstrong>The day of the journey.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Update July 2024: \u003C/strong>An SBB employee gave me a few insights into bookings and refunds at the counter. I have added the relevant passages and marked them in italics.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On my favourite night train connection Basel <> Amsterdam (operated by SBB in cooperation with ÖBB) it happens occasionally: The sleeper coach is cancelled and replaced by a couchette coach. Or even worse, the couchette coach is also unavailable, and you must spend the night seated and not lying down. The problem is apparently omnipresent (which my personal experience confirms - and since June also an \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/swiss-night-trains-so-common-are-problems\" rel=\"noreferrer\">exclusive data analysis\u003C/a>) that SBB has been distributing flyers about the \u003Cem>downgrades \u003C/em>since the 2023 timetable change. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/02/image.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The flyer mentioned above - photo taken in a couchette coach\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"983\" height=\"1310\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/02/image.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/02/image.png 983w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The flyer mentioned above - photo taken in a couchette coach\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The instructions on the flyer are not very helpful, especially if you bought the ticket at a vendor other than SBB. Below are my tips for a stress-free night journey and a speedy refund when booking with SBB or ÖBB.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"when-making-a-booking\">When making a booking\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Book your tickets online and get a digital ticket. If you book with SBB via your Swisspass account, the ticket will be added directly to your SBB app.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For bookings with ÖBB, use the ÖBB app. Because of the conversion rate and the more accessible refund in case of problems (see below), you are currently better off with ÖBB anyway.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In my opinion, booking at the counter complicates everything (unless you have special requests such as taking bicycles etc., then you probably can't avoid it - \u003Cem>this is no longer the case, special requests can obviously not be handled better at the counter than directly online at ÖBB\u003C/em>). In short: Ideally, you book directly at the ÖBB online ticket shop or nightjet.com.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">If you still like night trains: Find the perfect connection\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch3 id=\"the-day-of-the-journey\">The day of the journey\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Check your apps early on for notifications about cancellations. Unfortunately, in my experience notifications via email or text message don't really work or don't work consistently (instead, you receive countless text messages about track changes weeks in advance - if you'll pardon the pun, it's downright kafkaesque). It is, therefore, worth installing both the ÖBB and the SBB app and keeping an eye on them. Sometimes one app has information that the other does not. The data exchange between railway operators remains a sad affair even in 2024.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In \u003Cstrong>October 2024\u003C/strong>, I made a new observation regarding this. I had booked a sleeper car double. Two days in advance, I received a message via email:\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cbr>Due to a technical problem, a couchette car has had to be used for this train instead of the sleeping car numbered 182. Affected passengers with a reservation are kindly asked to contact the train attendant [...]\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>Apparently, the advance notification finally works now (at least if you book directly with ÖBB). That’s something, at least. But two questions remain:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Why can't a 'technical problem' be resolved within 48 hours? Maybe a different wording would be more honest. Suggestion: 'Due to a shortage of operational cars.'\u003C/li>\u003Cli>What if the issue is indeed technical and occurs on short notice? Will the notification work in that case as well?\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>And that's why I'll keep the recommendations above for now.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"before-departure\">Before departure\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>You are standing before the train and suddenly realise: something is wrong, my coach is missing. Don't panic: First, try to contact the train staff, who are usually in charge of the situation and have unfortunately become rather jaded (who can blame them?), and find a solution. Sometimes there are still free beds in other sleepers or some berths in couchette coaches.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If the downgrade situation doesn't work for you, you can cancel the trip and later get a 100% refund for the outward and return journey. In such a case, I would also try to get back any expenses for the outward and return journey to the departure station, e.g. Bern > Basel or Bern > Zurich (no guarantee of success).\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"on-the-train\">On the train\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>You have decided to bite the bullet and spend the night on a hard berth instead of a comfortable bed, or, in the worst case, you spend the night in a seat. In this case - at least with a digital ticket - you don't have to ask the staff to confirm the problems. They are so omnipresent on specific routes that you won't need much convincing later on.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"after-the-journey\">After the journey\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>In the event of a downgrade, you are entitled to a refund. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find out online how high these refunds are. In my case, this is how it has been handled so far:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Downgrade from sleeper to couchette: 50 per cent refund\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Downgrade from sleeper to seating carriage: 100 per cent refund\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>With the timetable change in December 2023, ÖBB has published a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.oebb.at/dam/reiseportal/downloads/sonstiges/berechnungstabelle-erstattung-downgrade.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer\">calculation table\u003C/a> that is anything but customer-friendly in connection with \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/obb-introduces-dynamic-pricing\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the higher dynamic prices\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to this table, a downgrade from a Standard Single sleeper carriage (listed at night-ride.ch under 1-seater compartment Economy sleeper carriage) to a couchette carriage Private compartment would only result in a refund of 30 euros. That's a pretty small refund if you \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/nightjets-with-huge-price-rises\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pay around 500 euros for such a compartment\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, it is not at all clear to me how this calculation table applies to international routes, as it is listed \u003Ca href=\"https://www.oebb.at/static/tarife/de/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here\u003C/a> under \u003Cem>National fare regulations\u003C/em> and there is no equivalent for \u003Cem>international \u003C/em>journeys. 🤷\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"this-is-how-you-get-your-money-back\">This is how you get your money back\u003C/h3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>If you have booked the ticket via \u003Cstrong>SBB\u003C/strong> (digitally or at the counter): You cannot avoid going to the ticket counter. They will first clarify whether there really was an incident - in such cases, a confirmation from the staff can speed up the process. \u003Cstrong>Advantage\u003C/strong>: The money is transferred directly to your bank account or card. \u003Cstrong>Disadvantage\u003C/strong>: In my experience, the procedure takes at least half an hour (including queuing). \u003Cem>Update July: This information is apparently no longer correct.\u003C/em> \u003Cem>You must call the hotline because the application will be forwarded to ÖBB anyway.\u003C/em> \u003Cem>This is an even stronger argument favouring booking exclusively with ÖBB (see next point).\u003C/em>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>If you have booked the ticket via \u003Cstrong>ÖBB\u003C/strong> (digitally): You fill in this \u003Ca href=\"https://www.oebb.at/de/reiseplanung-services/kundenservice/refundierung-chatbot\" rel=\"noreferrer\">form\u003C/a>, stating your ticket number. A screenshot of the ticket helps (although this is of course totally redundant, as you have already entered the ticket number...). Then you either select that you did not travel at all (\u003Cem>«\u003C/em>I did not use my ticket.\u003Cem>»\u003C/em>) or that your comfort class was unavailable (\u003Cem>«\u003C/em>My booked travel class was not available when I travelled.\u003Cem>»\u003C/em>). In the latter case, you must select the compartment type from which you were downgraded. If you want to give the night train another chance, you can also have the refund paid out as vouchers, which will provide you with an extra 10%. \u003Cstrong>Advantage\u003C/strong>: You don't have to go to a ticket counter. \u003Cstrong>Disadvantage\u003C/strong>: You can't be sure how long the processing will take (I've experienced anything from a few hours to several weeks), nor are you assigned a case number to refer to later. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tip\u003C/strong>: If you still haven't received the money after a week or two, simply fill out the form again in precisely the same way. It's tedious, but it usually helps.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/02/image-1.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"This is what the form looks like (if the train is delayed on top of everything else, you get more money)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"708\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/02/image-1.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/02/image-1.png 708w\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">This is what the form looks like (if the train is delayed on top of everything else, you get more money)\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"my-opinion\">My opinion\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>I don't find it customer-friendly that you have to take care of your own refund claim after a downgrade and that this process is then so laborious. Why don't the operators make an effort to refund the money proactively? Why can't they provide timely and reliable information about downgrades or failures? And why is there no easy-to-find, comprehensible and transparent information on how to get a refund? All of these issues make travelling by night train extraordinarily frustrating and can put off people - especially those who are using night trains for the first time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you are affected, don't hang your head, be persistent with the vendors, and perhaps give night trains a second chance. If everything works out, travelling by night train is actually great!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you have any advice on simplifying the refund process, please send me an \u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\" rel=\"noreferrer\">e-mail\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This blog post is part of our \u003Cstrong>«FAQ Night Train» \u003C/strong>series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Do you have feedback or an idea for another blog post? Write us an e-mail at \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@nightride.com\">\u003Cem>\u003Cu>info@nightride.com\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/Picture1.jpg","2024-07-24T18:28:19.000+02:00","2024-12-06T10:05:03.000+01:00","2024-02-22T00:08:00.000+01:00","From time to time, the sleeper or even couchette coach is cancelled. Tips on what your rights are and how you can get your money back.",[1375],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1377,1378],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":26},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/sleeper-coach-cancelled-what-can-you-do/","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Sleeper coach cancelled - what can you do?\u003C/span>",{"id":1383,"uuid":1384,"title":1385,"slug":1386,"html":1387,"comment_id":1383,"feature_image":1388,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1389,"updated_at":1390,"published_at":1391,"custom_excerpt":1392,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1393,"tags":1395,"primary_author":1398,"primary_tag":10,"url":1399,"excerpt":1392,"reading_time":124,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1385,"meta_description":1400,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1401,"feature_image_caption":1402},"66a12ba1e03d1700011c1d54","29066135-2c3f-4768-8356-cdc3e0fac969","Dynamic pricing increases the price of Nightjet tickets","dynamic-pricing-increases-the-price-of-nightjet-tickets","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>It's been over two weeks since ÖBB \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/obb-introduces-dynamic-pricing\" rel=\"noreferrer\">completely reorganised its pricing system for night trains\u003C/a>. They now rely on ‘dynamic pricing’, which means that prices are determined by demand and vary over time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, it is still not really clear how the system works. There is no transparency. The only thing that has been communicated to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000199481/mitunter-fast-verdreifacht-oebb-hoben-preise-fuer-nachtzuege-an\" rel=\"noreferrer\">the Austrian newspaper Standard\u003C/a> and other media is that prices ‘shot up’ briefly due to the large number of requests. The system is now being calibrated and ‘significantly more affordable’ offers can be expected ‘in the next few days’. Two weeks after this announcement, night-ride.ch did a check and realised that this is only partially true.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While prices across all travel categories have eased somewhat, they remain high, especially in sleeper coaches. The markups range from around 15 (2-seater Economy) to 115 per cent (1-seater Deluxe). Only the 3-seater Economy is slightly cheaper at minus 6 per cent (as this is only a sample, I would not describe this as a ‘real change’).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The following chart provides a comprehensive overview. On the one hand, the price range is becoming much broader. The ranges before the price regime change are due to the different routes (for example, there are two routes for the ‘Mini Cabin’ compartment, namely between Hamburg and Vienna and Hamburg and Innsbruck, hence the previous range between 158 and 161 euros).\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:1995px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-zlGZA\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/zlGZA/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-zlGZA\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/zlGZA/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>While prices for sleeper coaches have increased in recent weeks, there has been a reduction in prices for couchettes and seating coaches (including \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/the-new-generation-of-nightjets-mini-cabins-starting-at-eu-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">mini cabins\u003C/a>), which has become even more significant since the change. For example, 6-seater couchette compartments have become around 30 per cent cheaper on average.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this evaluation, I have again only looked at the semi-flexible prices of the ‘Sparschiene Komfort’, which already existed before (labelled as ‘normal price’ on night-ride.ch).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But how ‘dynamic’ are the prices actually? In other words, how often do they change? I looked at a few connections for the NJ 490 for the ‘Mini Cabin’ compartment type. For the date, I have chosen the 10th of February 2024:\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:489px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-bme3p\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/bme3p/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-bme3p\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/bme3p/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Here you can see the price change with the timetable change on 10 December. On 12 December and 13 December, there was a price increase for the flexible and semi-flexible ticket categories (flex price and normal price), which was reversed shortly afterwards. The normal price and Sparpreis fell until 17 December, then rose again and has remained at this level ever since.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Things look a little different for the departure on 10 January 2024:\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:475px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-DPaaM\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/DPaaM/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-DPaaM\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/DPaaM/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>In this case, prices have fallen continuously since the introduction of the new price regime.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These are just two examples and do not show any pattern. Except perhaps for the observation that prices have changed three to five times per day since the introduction of dynamic pricing. Further analyses will give more insight, but more data must be collected first.\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/53334561323_8752dbd754_k.jpg","2024-07-24T18:28:17.000+02:00","2024-08-22T16:20:43.000+02:00","2023-12-26T00:08:00.000+01:00","Two weeks after ÖBB switched to dynamic pricing, the trend towards higher prices for night trains stays - with a few exceptions. ",[1394],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1396,1397],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":56},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/dynamic-pricing-increases-the-price-of-nightjet-tickets/","Two weeks after ÖBB switched to dynamic pricing, the trend towards higher prices for night trains stays - with a few exceptions.","Dynamic pricing increases the price of Nightjet tickets (Picture: https://back-on-track.eu/)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Dynamic pricing increases the price of Nightjet tickets (Picture: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://back-on-track.eu/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">https://back-on-track.eu/)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":1404,"uuid":1405,"title":1406,"slug":1407,"html":1408,"comment_id":1404,"feature_image":1409,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1410,"updated_at":1411,"published_at":1412,"custom_excerpt":1413,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1414,"tags":1416,"primary_author":1419,"primary_tag":10,"url":1420,"excerpt":1413,"reading_time":124,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1421,"meta_description":1422,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1423,"feature_image_caption":1424},"66a12ba0e03d1700011c1d4d","ad1282cb-6ada-47ce-9e3e-4dc8544d18fa","ÖBB introduce dynamic pricing","obb-introduces-dynamic-pricing","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>On Sunday evening, I was among the first to \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/nightjets-with-huge-price-rises\" rel=\"noreferrer\">report\u003C/a> on the apparently sharp price rise for Nightjet trains. One day later it became a fact: it wasn't an oversight, ÖBB introduced a new pricing regime with the timetable change. One that really packs a punch. ÖBB itself has \u003Ca href=\"https://presse-oebb.at/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">not yet published a press release\u003C/a>. Instead, they provide an insight in a \u003Ca href=\"https://x.com/unsereOEBB/status/1734123774373478482?s=20\" rel=\"noreferrer\">reply\u003C/a> to my tweet:\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote>We have adapted the pricing system for night trains, which means there is a wider range of prices. This allows us to respond better to demand. On low-booked days, there is a higher contingent at lower price levels. Tickets on well-booked days will be more expensive. (Translated from German.)\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>It continues in a somewhat disguised way:\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote>Thanks to the new price range, customers will be able to get absolute remaining seats on the most popular train connections throughout the year. The new pricing regime thus offers more flexible ticket options, which also make it possible to book at shorter notice. (Translated from German.)\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>Well, at least I can't make complete sense of it. But it does sound a lot like dynamic pricing - prices are set dynamically according to demand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When confronted with the suspected price rises, ÖBB told the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/luxus-auf-schienen-die-nachtzuege-werden-massiv-teurer-473371378565\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cu>Tages-Anzeiger that\u003C/u>\u003C/a> they were not increasing prices, but rather introducing a broader \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>price range\u003Cem>»\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Let's take a look.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:1231px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-TcViQ\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/TcViQ/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-TcViQ\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/TcViQ/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, the discounts are less significant. The seats in particular will be cheaper in future (not taking into account the costs for the chiropractor afterwards!) We also see reductions in the somewhat outdated 6-seater compartment, the reduction being around 15 per cent. Contrary to yesterday's initial assumption, the prices for the mini-cabins will remain roughly the same.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>What does that mean for the actual prices? Broken down to the NJ 490 line, which is served by the \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/the-new-generation-of-nightjets-mini-cabins-starting-at-eu-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">new Nightjet\u003C/a>, it looks like this.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:335px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-fLRSO\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/fLRSO/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-fLRSO\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/fLRSO/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>At this point, it becomes clear that the broader price range was a bit of a euphemism, at least as far as the sleeper coaches are concerned. Prices can go up to 775 euros. Unfortunately, the graphic does not show the previous price, so here is a quick reminder:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1-seater compartment sleeper coach Comfort: 245 euros (well below the new range)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>2-seater compartment sleeper coach Comfort: 149 euros (ditto)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>4-seater compartment couchette Comfort: 143 euros (roughly in the middle of the new price range)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Mini-Cabin: 158 euros (in this case, the old price was higher than the new price range)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>The seats were all priced at 112 euros, just under the new maximum of 115 euros.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>Here's another example: the Nightjet 408 from Berlin to Zurich. Except for the 1-seater compartments and the Deluxe 2-seater, all the old prices are within the new price range.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"min-height:371px\" id=\"datawrapper-vis-97D8Q\">\u003Cscript type=\"text/javascript\" defer src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/97D8Q/embed.js?dark=true\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-97D8Q\">\u003C/script>\u003Cnoscript>\u003Cimg src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/97D8Q/full.png\" alt=\"\" />\u003C/noscript>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>My first analysis shows: As a rule, the new price regime increases the ticket prices for sleeper coaches. Perhaps this is now the first step and the new prices are moving more in the direction of the old ones. Or maybe a paradigm shift is imminent: Sleeper coaches will become the absolute luxury option, while the classic couchette and seating carriage are likely to be in greater demand again.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The latter are already much less popular today, and sleeper coaches are usually sold out earlier. Apparently, ÖBB wants to counteract this - through the price. It remains to be seen whether the customers will play along.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One thing is clear: this will make a faster and better price overview even more important in future. And that's what nightride.com is for. 👌\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PS: Yes, there is also a \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/nightjets-with-huge-price-rises\" rel=\"noreferrer\">new pricing model\u003C/a>: the \u003Cem>standard tickets\u003C/em>, which can be cancelled up to the last day. For the sake of comparability, I haven't analysed these here - a first glance shows that they are sometimes more expensive, sometimes cheaper, but often in the same higher price range.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/53334671624_95c1ea0f1e_k.jpg","2024-07-24T18:28:16.000+02:00","2024-08-22T15:44:55.000+02:00","2023-12-12T00:03:00.000+01:00","No mistake: the prices for night jets have changed significantly. Dynamic pricing for night trains? (Almost) all tickets are getting more expensive.",[1415],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1417,1418],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":33,"name":34,"slug":35,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":36},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/obb-introduces-dynamic-pricing/","ÖBB introduce dynamic pricing - Nightjets are also affected","No mistake: the prices for night jets have changed significantly. Dynamic pricing? (Almost) all tickets are getting more expensive.","ÖBB führen dynamische Preise ein: Nightjets sind ebenfalls betroffen (Foto: https://back-on-track.eu/)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">ÖBB introduces dynamic pricing: Nightjets are also affected (Picture: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://back-on-track.eu/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">https://back-on-track.eu/)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":1426,"uuid":1427,"title":1428,"slug":1429,"html":1430,"comment_id":1426,"feature_image":1431,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1432,"updated_at":1433,"published_at":1434,"custom_excerpt":1435,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1436,"tags":1438,"primary_author":1441,"primary_tag":10,"url":1442,"excerpt":1435,"reading_time":231,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1428,"meta_description":1435,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1443,"feature_image_caption":1444},"66a12b9de03d1700011c1d46","141393bb-1e50-44f1-afa7-1383b12bad2d","Nightjets with huge price rises","nightjets-with-huge-price-rises","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Update 12.12.23: \u003C/strong>No mistake, (almost) all tickets got more expensive\u003C/em>. \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/obb-introduces-dynamic-pricing\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Here is an initial, \u003C/em>more \u003Cem>detailed analysis\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Whoops. I was pretty surprised when I checked the Nightjet page this afternoon. My website had come to a complete standstill in the morning, apparently there had been problems. At first, I thought it must be due to a new price category ÖBB had already offered on certain lines in recent weeks. But more on that later.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>What surprised me more was the sharp rise in prices. Some comfort categories are now more than twice as expensive as before. For example, a single sleeper compartment from Basel to Amsterdam suddenly costs \u003Cstrong>600 euros \u003C/strong>\u003Cem>partly\u003C/em> (without a discount card). Before today, it was available for \u003Cstrong>283 euros\u003C/strong>, even for connections \u003Cem>after\u003C/em> the timetable change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Partly\u003C/em> because the prices apparently no longer remain constant. Previously, there were saver prices (‘Sparschiene’) and normal prices (‘Standard-Tickets’). The standard prices were always the same for the respective route and compartment type, i.e. you could assume it didn't matter which day you travelled. The only difference was the saver prices, available in limited numbers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Now it seems that the prices for the same route and the same compartment type sometimes vary. I found the above price of 600 euros for 16 January. On 9 February, the same compartment is available under the same conditions for 475 euros—that's around 20 per cent cheaper!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>And it's not just the luxury categories that are affected by the increase. For example, I couldn't find the much-hyped mini-cabin on the route from Innsbruck to Hamburg for less than 190 euros (also without a discount card). \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en/blog/the-new-generation-of-nightjets-mini-cabins-starting-at-eu-75\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Before the price increase, they were still available for 150 euros\u003C/a> - an increase of around 27 per cent, which is steep even in times of rampant inflation.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"it-gets-even-more-complicated\">It gets even more complicated\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>I am even more confused by the new price categories:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sparschiene:\u003C/strong> No cancellation possible - referred to here as Sparpreis\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sparschiene Komfort Semi-Flex:\u003C/strong> Cancellation possible up to 15 days before departure, after which you only get a 50% refund - referred to here as normal price (semi-flex). Previously, only this price category existed in addition to the \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>normal\u003Cem>»\u003C/em> economy rail (which is why I still call it \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>normal price\u003Cem>»\u003C/em>).\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Standardticket Flex:\u003C/strong> The new category where you can cancel free of charge up to the last day. I call it - creative as I am - \u003Cem>«\u003C/em>Flex price\u003Cem>»\u003C/em>.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>So far, so good. Apart from the somewhat confusing name, you can give ÖBB credit for allowing more flexibility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But the whole thing is highly confusing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Why: sometimes the new flexible fare is cheaper than the semi-flexible one. In the example below, this appears to be the case if you specify a discount card, such as a Half-Fare travel card. Conversely, this means that the semi-flexible fare no longer adapts to the discount card, just like the saver fare (which was already the case before). But then I wonder what the point of this price category is - most people have \u003Cem>some \u003C/em>kind of discount, be it just the Half-Fare travel card or the Bahncard 25. I can also imagine that it will disappear entirely in the medium term.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-from-2023-12-10-17-03-55.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Screenshot nightjet.com, 10.12.23, 17:55 Uhr\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"765\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Screenshot-from-2023-12-10-17-03-55.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-from-2023-12-10-17-03-55.png 765w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Screenshot nightjet.com, 10.12.23, 17:55 Uhr\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Things are currently even more confusing for Swiss customers who prefer buying tickets on sbb.ch. It looks like only the new flexible fares can be booked here. For the same connection and a 2-seater compartment, you can only buy a ticket for CHF 250 from SBB (as SBB still uses the unfavourable 1:1 euro exchange rate). I haven't seen the semi-flexible ones here yet. And to make the whole thing even more confusing, they call the actually fully flexible category ‘partially flexible’.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/12/image-1.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Screenshot sbb.ch, 10.12.23, 18 Uhr\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"930\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/image-1.png 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/12/image-1.png 930w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Screenshot sbb.ch, 10.12.23, 18 Uhr\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"can-that-actually-be-true\">Can that actually be true?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>What I am describing here are isolated observations over the course of today. I will be collecting prices over the next few days and will hopefully be able to give an update soon. All information is not guaranteed, as usual. But...\u003C/p>\u003Cp>... let's be honest: I can't quite believe that night trains have become so much more expensive overnight (no pun intended). A quick search didn't turn up any announcements, media releases, or anything like that. Only the new night train was \u003Ca href=\"https://presse-oebb.at/news-oebb-nightjet-der-neuen-generation-startet-erstmals-nach-hamburg-?id=190629&menueid=27022&l=deutsch\" rel=\"noreferrer\">widely publicised\u003C/a> again today, and there was not a word about price increases. Most recently, \u003Ca href=\"https://presse-oebb.at/News_Detail.aspx?id=185537&menueid=27022\" rel=\"noreferrer\">ÖBB boasted\u003C/a> that there would be no price increases for daytime connections with the timetable change (in contrast to Switzerland, where the tickets will be slightly more expensive).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>I also don't understand that the same press release states that night train tickets can be booked from 11 October onwards. This was possible - but still at the old price. The new price rise only comes with the actual change. Could this really be an oversight? The complete absence of communication is a bit strange. What happens to the tickets already purchased (at a higher price)?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are questions upon questions that will hopefully be answered soon. Price rises or not, night-ride.ch will continue to help you keep track of the price jungle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PS: Yes, SBB has an updated booking system. And no, no prices are currently being fed into night-ride.ch. However, I am working on integrating the new portal. Sorry for the delay.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PPS: Because I had to update night-ride.ch to the new category, the new prices are only trickling in. Take the opportunity to see how much cheaper it was just a moment ago...\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/53334791440_3e5d4afb04_k.jpg","2024-07-24T18:28:13.000+02:00","2024-12-06T10:17:52.000+01:00","2023-12-10T00:02:00.000+01:00","Nightjet tickets have become significantly more expensive. There is also a new - confusing - price category. Or is it all just a mistake?",[1437],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1439,1440],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":33,"name":34,"slug":35,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":36},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/nightjets-with-huge-price-rises/"," Higher prices: Nightjet (Photo: https://back-on-track.eu/)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Higher prices: Nightjet (Photo: \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://back-on-track.eu/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">https://back-on-track.eu/)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>",{"id":1446,"uuid":1447,"title":1448,"slug":1449,"html":1450,"comment_id":1446,"feature_image":1451,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1452,"updated_at":1453,"published_at":1454,"custom_excerpt":1455,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1456,"tags":1458,"primary_author":1461,"primary_tag":10,"url":1462,"excerpt":1455,"reading_time":95,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1463,"meta_description":1464,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1465,"feature_image_caption":1466},"66a12b96e03d1700011c1d3f","b711dc06-2bdc-4f90-9fe7-8a5765e39159","The new generation of Nightjets: Mini Cabins starting at € 75","the-new-generation-of-nightjets-mini-cabins-starting-at-eu-75","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In case you haven't heard, the days of outdated coaches with constantly failing air conditioning, toilets or heating seem to be over.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Well, at least on two connections: As of the 2023/2024 timetable change, namely on 10 December, the new-generation Nightjets will be running between Hamburg <> Vienna and Hamburg <> Innsbruck. You can look up the prices for these connections on nightride.com.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A highlight are the so-called mini cabins, which are somewhat reminiscent of Japanese capsule hotels and are designed to offer more privacy. Good news: there are still many money-saving offers for the next few weeks, with mini cabins often available from just € 75 or € 77.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/11/jcr-content.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Looks a bit claustrophobic (Picture: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/jcr-content.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/jcr-content.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/11/jcr-content.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Looks a bit claustrophobic (Picture: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Maybe an inexpensive and climate-friendly way to escape to the mountains over Christmas/New Year? The normal prices (without a discount card) are around twice as high at around € 150.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you are travelling as a couple, you can get a double room with a shower and private toilet (\u003Cem>«\u003C/em>Schlafwagen Comfort Plus\u003Cem>»\u003C/em>) for € 215 or € 218 per person without a discount. However, there are already fewer discounts on offer here. Somewhat cheaper are the variants without a shower (who needs that anyway?): Double compartments are available from € 194 and € 197 for Hamburg <> Vienna and Hamburg <> Innsbruck respectively.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/11/jcr-content-1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\" Like a hotel (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/11/jcr-content-1.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/11/jcr-content-1.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/11/jcr-content-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Like a hotel (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>If you want to know more about the new Nightjets and all the different comfort categories, you can find a detailed Q&A \u003Ca href=\"https://zugpost.org/neuer-nightjet/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">at zugpost.org\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Have fun giving the new Nightjets a try!\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/neuer-nightjet-feature.jpg","2024-07-24T18:28:06.000+02:00","2024-12-06T10:17:37.000+01:00","2023-11-12T00:01:00.000+01:00","ÖBB is operating brand new night train compositions on several lines. The prices are now known. ",[1457],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1459,1460],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":33,"name":34,"slug":35,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":36},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/the-new-generation-of-nightjets-mini-cabins-starting-at-eu-75/","The new Nightjets: Mini Cabins starting at € 75","ÖBB is operating brand new night train compositions on several lines. ","Available as of the timetable change: the new Nighjets (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Available as of the timetable change: the new Nighjets (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)\u003C/span>",{"id":1468,"uuid":1469,"title":1470,"slug":1471,"html":1472,"comment_id":1468,"feature_image":1473,"featured":76,"visibility":25,"created_at":1474,"updated_at":1475,"published_at":1476,"custom_excerpt":1477,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"custom_template":10,"canonical_url":10,"authors":1478,"tags":1480,"primary_author":1483,"primary_tag":10,"url":1484,"excerpt":1477,"reading_time":64,"access":96,"comments":76,"og_image":1485,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":1470,"meta_description":1486,"email_subject":10,"frontmatter":10,"feature_image_alt":1487,"feature_image_caption":1488},"66a12b91e03d1700011c1d38","4544378f-2d5f-422e-853d-c723f5081354","Travel report from the night train from Zurich to Budapest","travel-report-from-the-night-train-from-zurich-to-budapest","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Note:\u003C/strong> This blog entry was reposted from night-ride.ch, the predecessor website of nightride.com\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This was probably mainly due to the cushion, which is big and cosy. Dear ÖBB, please learn something from this for your Nightjets!\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/07/DSC_4084.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"A view of the corridor in the sleeping car\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/07/DSC_4084.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/07/DSC_4084.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/07/DSC_4084.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/07/DSC_4084.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">A view of the corridor in the sleeping car\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The compartment looks surprisingly spacious: the large mirrors on one wall contribute to this, and there is also a small fold-out washbasin.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This makes travelling on the Euronight 40467 from Zurich to Budapest a pleasant experience. The train goes over (or rather through) the Arlberg to Innsbruck, Salzburg and then Vienna - before continuing its ride to Hungary.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cp class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n \u003Ca href=\"https://nightride.com/en\" class=\"button button--green\">Find the best night train to Budapest\u003C/a>\n\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/07/DSC_4082.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Plenty of power sockets\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/07/DSC_4082.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/07/DSC_4082.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/07/DSC_4082.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/07/DSC_4082.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Plenty of power sockets\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The compartment is also well equipped in other areas: plenty of power sockets and, as already mentioned, cosy and spacious beds.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The breakfast is also pretty good, and (sorry, dear ÖBB) the mini baguettes are somehow crispier than the usual Semmeln on the Nightjet. All in all, it's worth recommending - and Budapest is worth a visit anyway.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/07/DSC_4090.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\" The royal breakfast buffet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/07/DSC_4090.jpg 600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/07/DSC_4090.jpg 1000w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/07/DSC_4090.jpg 1600w, https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/07/DSC_4090.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">The royal breakfast buffet\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Cp>Have you had an exciting journey on a night train or bus and want to share your experience with other night travel enthusiasts? Then write to us at \u003Ca>info@nightride.com\u003C/a>—we look forward to hearing your story!\u003C/p>","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2023/07/DSC_4065.jpg","2024-07-24T18:28:01.000+02:00","2024-12-04T07:28:48.000+01:00","2023-07-27T00:07:00.000+02:00","First things first: I have rarely slept so well!",[1479],{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},[1481,1482],{"id":14,"name":15,"slug":16,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":11,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":12},{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60,"description":10,"feature_image":10,"visibility":25,"og_image":10,"og_title":10,"og_description":10,"twitter_image":10,"twitter_title":10,"twitter_description":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"codeinjection_head":10,"codeinjection_foot":10,"canonical_url":10,"accent_color":10,"url":61},{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116,"profile_image":117,"cover_image":10,"bio":10,"website":10,"location":10,"facebook":10,"twitter":10,"meta_title":10,"meta_description":10,"url":118},"https://blog.nightride.com/travel-report-from-the-night-train-from-zurich-to-budapest/","https://blog.nightride.com/content/images/2024/07/DSC_4065.jpg","Travel report from the night train from Zurich to Budapest. First things first: I have rarely slept so well! 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