There currently are a variety of options to travel by night train from Berlin (Germany) to Linköping (Sweden), taking between approximately 13 and 16 hours: Namely the EN 344 and the 10300. These lines are operated by RDC, SJ and Snälltåget.

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RDC

The Hamburg-based railway company RDC Deutschland runs the RDC Euronight between Berlin and Stockholm. The train departs Berlin in the evening and arrives in Stockholm the next morning after approximately 15 hours.

What sleeping car options are available?

Two sleeping car categories are available on board. The 1st class sleeper offers private compartments for up to three people with a private bathroom including shower and toilet; breakfast is included. The 2nd class sleeper has two-person compartments with a private washbasin and corridor toilets. These can be reserved privately or shared with other passengers in mixed or women-only compartments.

What does the couchette car offer?

The couchette car has compartments for up to six people, bookable as a private compartment or as individual berths. Each berth includes a pillow, sheet, and blanket. Seats convert into berths for the night. Washrooms and toilets are available in the car.

What does the seating car offer?

As the most economical choice, the seating car offers compartments for up to six people and open-plan seating. Each seat comes with a power socket and an included reservation. Toilets can be found in the vestibules at the end of the car.

Is breakfast included?

Breakfast is included for passengers in both 1st class and 2nd class sleeper compartments and is served directly to the compartment. Travellers in couchette and seating cars do not receive breakfast.

SJ

The Swedish Railway SJ operates night trains daily throughout Sweden, covering long distances and serving remote areas.

What types of cars are available on SJ night trains?

The night trains include seating cars, couchettes, and sleepers. The sleeper cars provide compartments for two or three people as well as single compartments. Some routes also offer Deluxe compartments with private bathroom facilities and shower.

What amenities do the sleeper cars offer?

Each sleeper compartment has a washbasin. The Deluxe option additionally provides a private bathroom with shower.

What is included in the couchette compartments?

Couchette compartments accommodate up to six people. Bedding is provided including pillow, pillowcase, sheets and blanket. During the day, middle berths are folded up so lower berths can be used as sofas. You can choose between women-only, men-only, or mixed compartments. SJ offers limited couchette compartments where pets are allowed, and these must be booked as private compartments.

Snälltåget

Snälltåget offers night travel with various comfort levels on night trains between European cities.

What accommodation options are available?

Snälltåget provides three options: budget seats in open coaches, berths in shared compartments for up to six people, and private compartments for groups. All berths include pillows, sheets, blankets and duvets.

How do the compartments work?

Both shared and private compartments transform from day seating configuration to night bed mode. With three berths per side and ladder access to upper berths, private compartments offer the best option for groups.

Are pets and bicycles allowed?

Pets are only allowed in private compartments and must be registered during booking. Bicycles cannot be brought on the train, but folding bikes can be stored as hand luggage in the compartment or on luggage racks in the seating coach.

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