Night train from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg starting at 18 EUR

There currently are a variety of options to travel by night train from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany), taking between approximately 5 and 8 hours: Namely the ICE 920, the ICE 920 ICE, the EN 472 and the EN 322. These lines are operated by DB and SBB & RDC.

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DB

Does Deutsche Bahn still operate night trains?

Deutsche Bahn (DB) exited the actual night train business in 2016. However, it operates around a dozen Intercity and Eurocity trains that run exclusively at night.

What are the travel conditions like on these trains?

These trains only have first and second class seats. The cars remain lit throughout the night and the seats cannot be reclined.

SBB & RDC

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and RDC Deutschland operate a night train in cooperation, currently serving the route between Basel and Malmö with a stop in Copenhagen.

What types of cars are on board?

On board are sleeper, couchette, and seating cars with approximately 350 seats in total. The sleeper cars offer classic compartments for up to three people and a washbasin, while the couchette cars feature 4-person and 6-person compartments. There is an accessible compartment as well as toilets and showers in the corridor.

Is there a restaurant car?

Between Basel and Padborg, a bistro car is operated where food and beverages are available.

Can bicycles be transported?

Bicycles cannot be transported due to operational reasons.

For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 18 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!