There currently are a variety of options to travel by night train from Essen (Germany) to Jenbach (Austria), taking between approximately 10 and 12 hours: Namely the NJ 421, the UEX 1301 and the UEX 1303. These lines are operated by ÖBB and UEX.
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) operate the Nightjet and Euronight trains (the latter together with other national railway agencies).
The ÖBB usually offer four types of carriages in their night trains: seats, couchettes, Mini Cabins, and sleepers.
While seats are only for the bravest, couchettes, Mini Cabins, and sleepers offer a more comfortable journey. The couchettes usually feature simple and rather narrow berths, while the Mini Cabin provides a compact private space for one person. Two adjacent Mini Cabins can be combined for couples. Sleepers boast beds with duvets and pillows and sometimes even a private bathroom. Couchettes can hold up to six people. The Mini Cabin is a private space for one person – two adjacent Mini Cabins can be connected for traveling together. Sleepers are private compartments for one to three people.
Sleepers may include a private bathroom or shower, or sometimes just a sink. The Mini Cabin bridges the gap between couchettes and sleepers, offering solo privacy at a lower price point.
UEX (Urlaubs-Express) runs seasonal night trains and car-carrying trains between Germany and Austria.
You can choose a seat, a couchette berth, a whole couchette compartment, a private sleeper compartment or connected sleeper cabins.
You can bring your car, but only between the car terminals, and you book the vehicle along with your ticket.
Skis travel free in the ski compartment. A bistro on board sells drinks and snacks.
Children with their own seat or bed pay a reduced fare.