FAQ Night Train: Which berth should I choose in a couchette coach?
All berths have their advantages and disadvantages. We'll help you decide.
Lower berth:
Advantages:
- You don't have to climb into your bed
- Space for luggage under the bed
- There is less movement on bends as it's closer to the floor.
Disadvantages:
- Through traffic of passengers from the middle and upper beds
- There is less privacy as the bed is visible to fellow travelers
Middle berth
Compromise between lower and upper bed. Storage space for luggage is often the most limited. Good view from the window.
Upper berth
Advantages:
- Privacy: only the person in the other upper bed can see your bed
- Often has storage space for luggage above the door
- You can retire even if the other passengers are still sitting downstairs
Disadvantages:
- The climb to get into your bed
- The higher, the warmer it is - this is particularly relevant on older trains and in summer
Want to know what the compartments look 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.
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