[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fVB-hdqqLb4OO4AH9Gm7WfkLUTfur2V4PArnlD-2zgwM":3,"blog-entry-ski-night-train-2026-2027":5,"blog-group-hash-tg-97":49},{"text":4},null,{"slug":6,"id":7,"uuid":8,"title":9,"html":10,"comment_id":7,"feature_image":11,"featured":12,"visibility":13,"created_at":14,"updated_at":15,"published_at":16,"custom_excerpt":17,"codeinjection_head":4,"codeinjection_foot":4,"custom_template":4,"canonical_url":4,"tags":18,"authors":34,"primary_author":41,"primary_tag":42,"url":43,"excerpt":17,"reading_time":44,"access":12,"comments":45,"og_image":4,"og_title":4,"og_description":4,"twitter_image":4,"twitter_title":4,"twitter_description":4,"meta_title":46,"meta_description":47,"email_subject":4,"frontmatter":4,"feature_image_alt":4,"feature_image_caption":48},"ski-night-train-2026-2027","6abcc852e86a1e0001289666","8b35186d-cbae-42be-8de7-175bc0808b56","Ski holiday by night train: all routes to the Alps","\u003Cp>Night trains take you to the Alps while you sleep – and there are a lot of options for the upcoming 2026\u002F27 winter season. You board in the evening and arrive in the morning, in time for the first lifts. This guide is sorted by where you start: pick your country and city, and see which ski areas you reach directly, on which train, and how to get from the station to the slopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Winter-only trains, such as the Travelski Night Express, the Intercités de nuit to Briançon, and the Snälltåget to Innsbruck, run only on selected dates. Check the connection search for your date.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jump to: \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-the-netherlands\">Netherlands\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-northern-germany\">Northern Germany\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-western-germany\">Western Germany\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-central-germany\">Central Germany\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-belgium\">Belgium\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-france\">France\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-denmark-and-southern-sweden\">Denmark and southern Sweden\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"overview\">Overview\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Ctable>\u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Where you start\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Ski areas\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Trains\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Fthead>\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Netherlands\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Innsbruck (AT), Tarentaise (FR), Andermatt (CH)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nightjet 421, Travelski Night Express, European Sleeper 401\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Northern Germany\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Innsbruck\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nightjet 40491, Snälltåget 305\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Western Germany\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Innsbruck, Andermatt\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nightjet 421, European Sleeper 401\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Central Germany\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Ostrava (CZ)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Leo Express 235\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Belgium\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tarentaise, Andermatt\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Travelski Night Express, European Sleeper 401\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>France\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tarentaise, Briançon (FR)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Travelski Night Express, Intercités de nuit 5789\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Denmark, southern Sweden\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Innsbruck\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Snälltåget 305\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch2 id=\"ski-by-night-train-from-the-netherlands\">Ski by night train from the Netherlands\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Night trains to the Alps leave from Amsterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, and Breda. Three ski regions are reachable directly: Innsbruck (AT), Tarentaise (FR), and Andermatt (CH).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"amsterdam-utrecht-and-arnhem-to-innsbruck\">Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Arnhem to Innsbruck\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Nightjet 421 from ÖBB runs daily from Amsterdam Centraal via Utrecht and Arnhem to Innsbruck. On its way, it passes the Ruhr area and München. It departs in the evening and arrives in Innsbruck in the morning. Nightjet 421 is a Nightjet of the new generation, with a dedicated area for skis and snowboards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjorg-angeli-hHozzoLGKtg-unsplash-1-.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjorg-angeli-hHozzoLGKtg-unsplash-1-.jpg 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjorg-angeli-hHozzoLGKtg-unsplash-1-.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjorg-angeli-hHozzoLGKtg-unsplash-1-.jpg 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjorg-angeli-hHozzoLGKtg-unsplash-1-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo by \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fperson-standing-on-snowed-surface-hHozzoLGKtg\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Jörg Angeli\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> \u002F \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fperson-standing-on-snowed-surface-hHozzoLGKtg\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. Ski buses leave from outside the station for Nordkette, Patscherkofel, Axamer Lizum, Muttereralm, and other ski areas around the city (roughly 20–50 minutes). Kühtai and the Stubai valley, with Schlick 2000 and the Stubai Glacier, have their own bus lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeping car, couchette, or Mini Cabin? Find out which cabin suits your group and what is included in the ticket in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#nightjet-by-öbb\">Nightjet by ÖBB\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"amsterdam-and-rotterdam-to-tarentaise\">Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Tarentaise\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The Travelski Night Express runs on Friday evenings from 18 December 2026 to 26 March 2027. The Benelux train leaves Amsterdam in the afternoon and calls at Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels. It arrives on Saturday morning in Tarentaise and returns on Saturday evening. The train has sleeping cars, couchette cars, and seating cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the train calls at three stations, each serving different resorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bourg-Saint-Maurice\u003C\u002Fstrong> (last stop): a footbridge from the platforms leads to the funicular, about 5 minutes on foot. It takes you to Arc 1600 in 7 minutes. Buses run on to Tignes and Val d'Isère. The Vanoise Express links Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry with La Plagne.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Aime-la-Plagne:\u003C\u002Fstrong> shuttle buses to La Plagne leave from the bus station next to the railway station.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Moûtiers:\u003C\u002Fstrong> buses to Les 3 Vallées. Saint-Martin-de-Belleville takes about 30 minutes, Les Menuires about 45 minutes, and Val Thorens about 1 hour. Buses also serve Méribel and Courchevel.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>On nightride.com, you see the price of the train ticket only. Travelski also sells the train as part of package deals with accommodation, ski pass, and more. Depending on your plans, a package can be cheaper than booking each part yourself, so compare both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"01a0f0b2-0c9b-72fc-8d0d-ff246b67004b\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeper, couchette, or seat? See how the categories differ, and what bedding and breakfast look like, in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#travelski-night-express\">Travelski Night Express\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcyprien-delaporte-cITgqiIsg3c-unsplash-2-.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcyprien-delaporte-cITgqiIsg3c-unsplash-2-.jpg 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcyprien-delaporte-cITgqiIsg3c-unsplash-2-.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcyprien-delaporte-cITgqiIsg3c-unsplash-2-.jpg 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fcyprien-delaporte-cITgqiIsg3c-unsplash-2-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo by \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fman-in-orange-jacket-and-black-pants-riding-ski-blades-on-snow-covered-mountain-during-daytime-cITgqiIsg3c\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Cyprien Delaporte\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> \u002F \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fman-in-orange-jacket-and-black-pants-riding-ski-blades-on-snow-covered-mountain-during-daytime-cITgqiIsg3c\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 id=\"breda-and-eindhoven-to-andermatt-g%C3%B6schenen\">Breda and Eindhoven to Andermatt (Göschenen)\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>European Sleeper 401 runs from Brussels via Köln and the Gotthard line to Milan, with stops in Aarau, Göschenen, and Lugano. From 13 December 2026, it also calls at Antwerp, Breda, and Eindhoven. It departs in the evening and reaches Göschenen in the morning. Departures from Brussels are on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Göschenen, on the Gotthard line. The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, a rack railway, runs hourly from Göschenen to Andermatt in about 10 minutes. Andermatt is the base of SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun. The same railway continues via Nätschen and Oberalp to Sedrun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"019e8290-33d5-7054-85e9-dc819bf1d88b\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>What does a Comfort Plus cabin include, and how do the couchettes differ? Find out in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#european-sleeper\">European Sleeper\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"other-options-from-the-netherlands\">Other options from the Netherlands\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Basel and Zürich:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Nightjet 403 runs from Amsterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem, and Eindhoven to Basel and Zürich. It departs in the evening and arrives in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive in Basel and Zürich:\u003C\u002Fstrong> a lot of ski resorts are within easy reach of both cities by regional train or bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeping car, couchette, or Mini Cabin? Find out which cabin suits your group and what is included in the ticket in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#nightjet-by-öbb\">Nightjet by ÖBB\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>München:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Nightjet 421 stops in München on its way to Innsbruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive in München:\u003C\u002Fstrong> from München Hauptbahnhof, regional trains of the Bayerische Oberlandbahn run to Bayrischzell (Sudelfeld), Schliersee (Spitzingsee), and Lenggries (Brauneck, with a ski bus). Direct trains go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for Garmisch Classic and the Zugspitze. Expect about 80–95 minutes to each area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>More on night train travel: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">skis and luggage\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-these-cabins-are-available\">cabin categories\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhere-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains\">booking tickets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"ski-by-night-train-from-northern-germany\">Ski by night train from northern Germany\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>From Hamburg, Bremen, Hannover, Göttingen, and Kassel, night trains run to Innsbruck (AT), Basel (CH), Zürich (CH), and München (DE).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"hamburg-hannover-and-kassel-to-innsbruck\">Hamburg, Hannover, and Kassel to Innsbruck\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Nightjet 40491 from ÖBB runs daily from Hamburg via Hannover, Göttingen, and Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Innsbruck. It passes through München. It departs in the evening and arrives in Innsbruck in the morning. It is a Nightjet of the new generation, with a dedicated area for skis and snowboards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. Ski buses leave from outside the station for Nordkette, Patscherkofel, Axamer Lizum, Muttereralm, and other ski areas around the city (roughly 20–50 minutes). Kühtai and the Stubai valley, with Schlick 2000 and the Stubai Glacier, have their own bus lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeping car, couchette, or Mini Cabin? Find out which cabin suits your group and what is included in the ticket in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#nightjet-by-öbb\">Nightjet by ÖBB\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjaz-blakeston-petch-bl_l0vGm_EI-unsplash-1-.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjaz-blakeston-petch-bl_l0vGm_EI-unsplash-1-.jpg 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjaz-blakeston-petch-bl_l0vGm_EI-unsplash-1-.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjaz-blakeston-petch-bl_l0vGm_EI-unsplash-1-.jpg 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fjaz-blakeston-petch-bl_l0vGm_EI-unsplash-1-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo by \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fskiers-enjoying-snowy-slopes-near-a-cable-car-bl_l0vGm_EI\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Jaz Blakeston-Petch\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> \u002F \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fskiers-enjoying-snowy-slopes-near-a-cable-car-bl_l0vGm_EI\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 id=\"other-options-from-northern-germany\">Other options from northern Germany\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Basel and Zürich:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Nightjet 471, also a Nightjet of the new generation, runs from Hamburg and Bremen to Basel and Zürich. It departs in the evening and arrives in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive in Basel and Zürich:\u003C\u002Fstrong> a lot of ski resorts are within easy reach of both cities by regional train or bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeping car, couchette, or Mini Cabin? Find out which cabin suits your group and what is included in the ticket in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#nightjet-by-öbb\">Nightjet by ÖBB\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>München:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Nightjet 40491 stops in München on its way to Innsbruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive in München:\u003C\u002Fstrong> from München Hauptbahnhof, regional trains of the Bayerische Oberlandbahn run to Bayrischzell (Sudelfeld), Schliersee (Spitzingsee), and Lenggries (Brauneck, with a ski bus). Direct trains go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for Garmisch Classic and the Zugspitze. Expect about 80–95 minutes to each area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9c-e66f-4e28-b1b1-3de00b8fd401\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Innsbruck with Snälltåget:\u003C\u002Fstrong> on selected dates between 18 December 2026 and 12 March 2027, Snälltåget 305 from Malmö also stops in Hamburg on its way to Innsbruck. It has seats and couchettes, but no sleeping cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There are no sleeping cars, but six-berth couchettes with bed linen. See what to expect on board in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#snälltåget\">Snälltåget\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>More on night train travel: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">skis and luggage\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-these-cabins-are-available\">cabin categories\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhere-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains\">booking tickets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"ski-by-night-train-from-western-germany\">Ski by night train from western Germany\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>From Köln, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Essen, Dortmund, and Aachen, night trains run to Innsbruck (AT), Andermatt (CH), Basel (CH), and Zürich (CH).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"essen-and-dortmund-to-innsbruck\">Essen and Dortmund to Innsbruck\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Nightjet 421 from ÖBB runs daily from Amsterdam via Oberhausen, Essen, and Dortmund to Innsbruck. It departs in the evening and arrives in Innsbruck in the morning. It is a Nightjet of the new generation, with a dedicated area for skis and snowboards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. Ski buses leave from outside the station for Nordkette, Patscherkofel, Axamer Lizum, Muttereralm, and other ski areas around the city (roughly 20–50 minutes). Kühtai and the Stubai valley, with Schlick 2000 and the Stubai Glacier, have their own bus lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeping car, couchette, or Mini Cabin? Find out which cabin suits your group and what is included in the ticket in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#nightjet-by-öbb\">Nightjet by ÖBB\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"k%C3%B6ln-and-aachen-to-andermatt-g%C3%B6schenen\">Köln and Aachen to Andermatt (Göschenen)\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>European Sleeper 401 runs from Brussels via Aachen and Köln and the Gotthard line to Milan, with stops in Aarau, Göschenen, and Lugano. It departs in the late evening and reaches Göschenen in the morning. Departures from Brussels are on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Göschenen, on the Gotthard line. The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, a rack railway, runs hourly from Göschenen to Andermatt in about 10 minutes. Andermatt is the base of SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun. The same railway continues via Nätschen and Oberalp to Sedrun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"019e8290-33d5-7054-85e9-dc819bf1d88b\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>What does a Comfort Plus cabin include, and how do the couchettes differ? Find out in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#european-sleeper\">European Sleeper\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"other-options-from-western-germany\">Other options from western Germany\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Basel and Zürich:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Nightjet 403 runs from Duisburg, Düsseldorf, and Köln to Basel and Zürich. It departs in the evening and arrives in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive in Basel and Zürich:\u003C\u002Fstrong> a lot of ski resorts are within easy reach of both cities by regional train or bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9d-d3a0-4af1-8980-453276003c07\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeping car, couchette, or Mini Cabin? Find out which cabin suits your group and what is included in the ticket in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#nightjet-by-öbb\">Nightjet by ÖBB\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>More on night train travel: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">skis and luggage\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-these-cabins-are-available\">cabin categories\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhere-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains\">booking tickets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"ski-by-night-train-from-central-germany\">Ski by night train from central Germany\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>From Frankfurt, Erfurt, Leipzig, and Dresden, a Leo Express night train runs to Ostrava (CZ).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"frankfurt-erfurt-leipzig-and-dresden-to-ostrava\">Frankfurt, Erfurt, Leipzig, and Dresden to Ostrava\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Leo Express 235 is a night train from Frankfurt via Erfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, and Prague to Ostrava and on to Kraków. It runs several times a week and has couchette cars and seating cars. It arrives in Ostrava in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Ostrava. The Beskydy mountains with the ski areas of Ostravice and Bílá are the closest option. Take a regional train to Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, then a local bus up the valley. Plan for roughly 1 to 1.5 hours and check the connection on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.idos.cz\">IDOS\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9d-0c59-4fa7-8281-2b1b4d0ae402\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Four-berth couchette, seat, or women-only compartment? See what each category offers in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#leo-express\">Leo Express\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>More on night train travel: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">skis and luggage\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-these-cabins-are-available\">cabin categories\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhere-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains\">booking tickets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"ski-by-night-train-from-belgium\">Ski by night train from Belgium\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>From Brussels and Antwerp, night trains run to Tarentaise (FR) and Andermatt (CH).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"brussels-and-antwerp-to-tarentaise\">Brussels and Antwerp to Tarentaise\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The Travelski Night Express runs on Friday evenings from 18 December 2026 to 26 March 2027. The Benelux train leaves Amsterdam in the afternoon and calls at Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels in the evening. It arrives on Saturday morning in Tarentaise and returns on Saturday evening. The train has sleeping cars, couchette cars, and seating cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the train calls at three stations, each serving different resorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bourg-Saint-Maurice\u003C\u002Fstrong> (last stop): a footbridge from the platforms leads to the funicular, about 5 minutes on foot. It takes you to Arc 1600 in 7 minutes. Buses run on to Tignes and Val d'Isère. The Vanoise Express links Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry with La Plagne.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Aime-la-Plagne:\u003C\u002Fstrong> shuttle buses to La Plagne leave from the bus station next to the railway station.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Moûtiers:\u003C\u002Fstrong> buses to Les 3 Vallées. Saint-Martin-de-Belleville takes about 30 minutes, Les Menuires about 45 minutes, and Val Thorens about 1 hour. Buses also serve Méribel and Courchevel.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>On nightride.com, you see the price of the train ticket only. Travelski also sells the train as part of package deals with accommodation, ski pass, and more. Depending on your plans, a package can be cheaper than booking each part yourself, so compare both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"01a0f0b2-0c9b-72fc-8d0d-ff246b67004b\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeper, couchette, or seat? See how the categories differ, and what bedding and breakfast look like, in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#travelski-night-express\">Travelski Night Express\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"brussels-and-antwerp-to-andermatt-g%C3%B6schenen\">Brussels and Antwerp to Andermatt (Göschenen)\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>European Sleeper 401 leaves Brussels in the evening and runs via Köln and the Gotthard line to Milan, with stops in Aarau, Göschenen, and Lugano. From 13 December 2026, it also calls at Antwerp. It reaches Göschenen in the morning. Departures from Brussels are on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Göschenen, on the Gotthard line. The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, a rack railway, runs hourly from Göschenen to Andermatt in about 10 minutes. Andermatt is the base of SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun. The same railway continues via Nätschen and Oberalp to Sedrun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"019e8290-33d5-7054-85e9-dc819bf1d88b\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>What does a Comfort Plus cabin include, and how do the couchettes differ? Find out in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#european-sleeper\">European Sleeper\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>More on night train travel: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">skis and luggage\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-these-cabins-are-available\">cabin categories\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhere-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains\">booking tickets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"ski-by-night-train-from-france\">Ski by night train from France\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>From Paris Austerlitz, night trains run to Tarentaise (FR) and Briançon (FR).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"paris-to-tarentaise\">Paris to Tarentaise\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The Travelski Night Express has its own train from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz. It runs on Friday evenings from 18 December 2026 to 26 March 2027, arrives on Saturday morning in Tarentaise, and returns on Saturday evening. It has sleeping cars, couchette cars, and seating cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the train calls at three stations, each serving different resorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bourg-Saint-Maurice\u003C\u002Fstrong> (last stop): a footbridge from the platforms leads to the funicular, about 5 minutes on foot. It takes you to Arc 1600 in 7 minutes. Buses run on to Tignes and Val d'Isère. The Vanoise Express links Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry with La Plagne.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Aime-la-Plagne:\u003C\u002Fstrong> shuttle buses to La Plagne leave from the bus station next to the railway station.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Moûtiers:\u003C\u002Fstrong> buses to Les 3 Vallées. Saint-Martin-de-Belleville takes about 30 minutes, Les Menuires about 45 minutes, and Val Thorens about 1 hour. Buses also serve Méribel and Courchevel.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>On nightride.com, you see the price of the train ticket only. Travelski also sells the train as part of package deals with accommodation, ski pass, and more. Depending on your plans, a package can be cheaper than booking each part yourself, so compare both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"01a0f0b2-0c9b-72fc-8d0d-ff246b67004b\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Sleeper, couchette, or seat? See how the categories differ, and what bedding and breakfast look like, in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#travelski-night-express\">Travelski Night Express\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"paris-to-brian%C3%A7on-serre-chevalier\">Paris to Briançon (Serre Chevalier)\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The Intercités de nuit 5789 from SNCF leaves Paris Austerlitz in the evening and arrives in Briançon in the morning. It runs on selected dates between 13 December 2026 and 6 January 2027. Connections are currently loaded until 6 January 2027. The train has couchette cars and seating cars, but no sleeping cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Briançon station. From there, ski bus line 6 runs through the Serre Chevalier valley: about 15–20 minutes to Chantemerle, 30–40 minutes to Villeneuve, and about 50 minutes to Le Monêtier-les-Bains. Line 5 goes to Montgenèvre. Line 6 does not serve the old town (Cité Vauban).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9b-b833-4e7b-9ad1-005ae1155efd\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>Shared or private couchette, or a seat? Here is what to expect on board and how to book a compartment for yourself, in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#intercités-de-nuit-by-sncf\">Intercités de nuit by SNCF\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>More on night train travel: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">skis and luggage\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-these-cabins-are-available\">cabin categories\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhere-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains\">booking tickets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"ski-by-night-train-from-denmark-and-southern-sweden\">Ski by night train from Denmark and southern Sweden\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>From Malmö and Denmark, a direct night train runs to Innsbruck (AT) in winter.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"malm%C3%B6-odense-and-kolding-to-innsbruck\">Malmö, Odense, and Kolding to Innsbruck\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Snälltåget 305 runs on selected dates between 18 December 2026 and 12 March 2027. It leaves Malmö in the afternoon, runs via Copenhagen, Odense, Kolding, Hamburg, and München, and arrives in Innsbruck around midday. The train has couchette cars and seating cars, but no sleeping cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Where you arrive:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. Ski buses leave from outside the station for Nordkette, Patscherkofel, Axamer Lizum, Muttereralm, and other ski areas around the city (roughly 20–50 minutes). Kühtai and the Stubai valley, with Schlick 2000 and the Stubai Glacier, have their own bus lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cdiv data-nightride-widget=\"connection-search\" data-arrival-id=\"9c7b5f9c-64ab-453d-b8d1-ba1c9ef1161c\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Cp>There are no sleeping cars, but six-berth couchettes with bed linen. See what to expect on board in the FAQ on \u003Ca href=\"#snälltåget\">Snälltåget\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"other-options-from-denmark-and-southern-sweden\">Other options from Denmark and southern Sweden\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>In Hamburg, you reach the Nightjet services described in \u003Ca href=\"#ski-by-night-train-from-northern-germany\">Ski by night train from northern Germany\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>More on night train travel: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">skis and luggage\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-these-cabins-are-available\">cabin categories\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fwhere-can-i-find-and-book-tickets-for-night-trains\">booking tickets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fsebastien-varin-dvKo7Dy3ARI-unsplash-1-.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fsebastien-varin-dvKo7Dy3ARI-unsplash-1-.jpg 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1000\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fsebastien-varin-dvKo7Dy3ARI-unsplash-1-.jpg 1000w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fsize\u002Fw1600\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fsebastien-varin-dvKo7Dy3ARI-unsplash-1-.jpg 1600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog.nightride.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fsebastien-varin-dvKo7Dy3ARI-unsplash-1-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo by \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fsnow-capped-mountain-range-at-sunset-dvKo7Dy3ARI\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Sebastien Varin\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> \u002F \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fsnow-capped-mountain-range-at-sunset-dvKo7Dy3ARI\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 id=\"practical-tips-and-faq\">Practical tips and FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-take-skis-and-snowboards-on-a-night-train\">Can I take skis and snowboards on a night train?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Yes, on all trains in this guide. Rules and space differ by operator, so check the details for your train. Always pack skis and snowboards in transport bags that fit into the normal luggage space.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#nightjet-by-%C3%B6bb\">\u003Cstrong>Nightjet by ÖBB\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>: The Nightjet of the new generation has dedicated areas for skis, snowboards, and larger luggage in its multifunctional car. On other Nightjets, skis go into the normal storage space.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#travelski-night-express\">\u003Cstrong>Travelski Night Express\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>: Skis and snowboards can be taken on board. Space in the compartments is limited, so pack compactly and ask Travelski about limits for your booking, especially if you book a package.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#european-sleeper\">\u003Cstrong>European Sleeper\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>: A pair of skis or a snowboard is included, on top of one suitcase or a backpack and a small daypack. You carry and store it yourself, and it must not block aisles or exits. The train crew can refuse oversized luggage.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#intercit%C3%A9s-de-nuit-by-sncf\">\u003Cstrong>Intercités de nuit by SNCF\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>: SNCF allows skis and snowboards on Intercités in a labelled bag of up to 90 × 130 × 50 cm. Couchette compartments are compact, so check SNCF's luggage rules for skis before you travel.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#sn%C3%A4llt%C3%A5get\">\u003Cstrong>Snälltåget\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>: Skis must be in a case. In a seat or a shared couchette, you check them in at the train before departure and collect them after arrival, so you cannot reach them during the journey. Ski check-in costs extra. Add it when you book, or later via My Journey.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#leo-express\">\u003Cstrong>Leo Express\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>: Skis and snowboards can be taken on Leo Express trains. They count as oversized luggage, you need to reserve a place for them, and capacity per connection is limited.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>More in our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnightride.com\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Ffaq-night-train-how-much-luggage-can-i-take-with-me\">luggage FAQ\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"which-nightjets-are-of-the-new-generation\">Which Nightjets are of the new generation?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>As of April 2026, Nightjet 421, Nightjet 40491, and Nightjet 471 run with new-generation trains. Nightjet 403 does not yet. 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