FAQ Night Train: Packing list for your journey
Author: Niklas Jäggi
Below is a list of essential items for a good night's sleep. We recommend that you keep these items on hand. 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 Safety on night trains and How much luggage can I take?). This way, you can be sure you can store these essential items in your compartment.
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Travel documents
- Tickets: preferably digital on your smartphone and a printout to be on the safe side
- Identity card or passport
- Visas and other documents if required for your destination
Comfort and sleep
- Sleeping mask and earplugs
- Your pillow if required - ahoy side sleepers
- If you tend to be cold: a jumper or an additional light blanket, warm socks
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. The layering principle with several layers of clothing is also worth having an extra T-shirt for sleeping.
- Shoes or slippers to slip into if you need to go to the toilet at night
- Seating coach: neck pillow and blanket if necessary
Hygiene and health
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Emergency toilet paper/tissues, wet wipes and hand sanitiser
- Your personal medication
Food and drink
See our blog post food and drinks on night trains.
Entertainment
See also our blog post about Entertainment on board.
- Books, e-readers or magazines
- Smartphone or tablet: download films and music in advance. The internet connection is not always stable
- Headphones
- If you are travelling with others: board games
Other
- Charging cable and power bank
- Depending on the destination country: International travel adapter for power sockets
- Credit or debit card, cash in the local currency if necessary
- You can also secure your luggage with a small combination lock (blog Security on the night train).
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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