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).
As of January 2025, the new Nightjets operate on the following routes:
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.
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.
Thanks to the modernized Nightjets, you can already travel more comfortably between Zurich and Hamburg / Hamburg and Zurich. Additionally, since 2023, there has been a night train once again connecting Paris and Berlin / Berlin and Paris. Unfortunately, these were now cancelled due to a lack of governmental subsidies.
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. Here, you can find detailed information about the comfort categories and images.