FAQ Night Train: Accessibility
Many railway operators are taking measures to ensure barrier-free night train journeys.
Depending on the route and in limited numbers, there are accessible toilets and compartments. On nightride.com, you find the barrier-free compartments in the search results labelled ‘Priority space for people with disabilities’.
Find night train connections with accessible compartments
Railway operators also often offer services to assist people with reduced mobility. This is particularly necessary when boarding and alighting, as older night trains in particular do not have low-floor access.
Depending on the provider, accompanying persons receive a discount, and you can bring your assistance animal.
Please note: With almost all providers, you must book your journey via the hotline or on a separate form and request any assistance services. You also need to notify them as far in advance as possible.
Further information on accessibility for some railway operators
(as of August 2024)
- DB / Germany: Mobility Service Centre https://int.bahn.de/en/booking-information/accessible-travel
- ÖBB Nightjet / Austria: https://www.nightjet.com/en/komfortkategorien/spezialabteile/barrierefreies-abteil
- SBB / Switzerland: https://www.sbb.ch/en/travel-information/individual-needs/travelling-reduced-mobility.html
- Trenitalia / Italy:
- SNCF / France: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/accessibility/preparation-trip-services
- SJ / Sweden: https://www.sj.se/en/about-the-journey/travelling-with-a-disability
- VY / Norway: FAQ >Special requirements
- Snälltåget / Sweden: Accessible travel is only possible to a minimal extent, as the trains are not equipped for this. https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq
Want to know what accessibility is like on a particular night train?
The vagonWEB website has detailed information and pictures: Enter the train number in the appropriate search box and select the train in question.
For example, the train number is NJ 402, which you can find in the search results on nightride.com or on your ticket.
Please note: The actual carriages used may differ from those listed on the website.
This blog post is part of our «FAQ Night Train» series. Here, you'll find all the valuable tips and tricks we've collected on many night train journeys.
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