Night train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg starting at 20 EUR

There currently are a variety of options to travel by night train from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany), taking between approximately 8 and 10 hours: Namely the NJ 470, the IC 60470, the EN 472 and the EN 322. These lines are operated by ÖBB, DB and SBB & RDC.

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ÖBB

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) operate the Nightjet and Euronight trains (the latter together with other national railway agencies).

What types of carriages are available on ÖBB trains?

The ÖBB usually offer three types of carriages in their night trains: seats, couchettes, and sleepers.

What's the difference between seats, couchettes, and sleeper cars?

While seats are only for the bravest, couchettes and sleepers offer a more comfortable journey. The couchettes usually feature simple and rather narrow berths, while the sleepers boast beds with duvets and pillows and sometimes even a private bathroom. Couchettes accommodate up to six people, while sleepers are private compartments for one to three people.

What amenities do sleeper cars offer?

They sometimes include a private bathroom or even a shower, sometimes only a sink.

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?

The train is equipped with around 350 seats distributed across sleeper, couchette, and seating cars. The sleeper cars feature classic compartments for up to three people and have a washbasin, while couchette cars offer 4-person and 6-person compartments. An accessible compartment is available, with sanitary facilities located in the corridor.

Is there a restaurant car?

A bistro on board serves passengers with meals and drinks between Basel and Padborg.

Can bicycles be transported?

Bicycles cannot be transported due to operational reasons.

For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 20 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!