Night train from Munich to Hamburg starting at 24 EUR
There currently are a variety of options to travel by night train from Munich (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany), taking between approximately 8 and 11 hours: Namely the ICE 618, the NJ 40420, the ICE 1080, the NOX 1790 and the NJ 492. These lines are operated by Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB and Nox.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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 four types of carriages in their night trains: seats, couchettes, Mini Cabins, and sleepers.
What's the difference between seats, couchettes, Mini Cabins, and sleeper cars?
Seats are for the bravest, while couchettes, Mini Cabins, and sleepers provide a more comfortable journey. In the couchettes, you can find simple and rather narrow berths. The Mini Cabin is a compact sleeping option for solo travelers – two Mini Cabins can be combined for couples. Sleepers are equipped with proper beds and sometimes even a private bathroom. Couchettes accommodate up to six people, Mini Cabins are designed for one person each but two can be combined for couples, while sleepers are private compartments for one to three people.
What amenities do sleeper cars offer?
Sleepers sometimes include a private bathroom or even a shower, sometimes only a sink. The Mini Cabin offers a more affordable private alternative with its own compact sleeping space for one person.
Nox
Nox is a new night train between Hamburg and Munich with stops in Bremen and Augsburg. It runs three times a week in each direction from 23 March 2027.
What is the Nox Suite?
Every seat on the train is a Nox Suite: a reclining seat with privacy wings, a reading lamp and a small table, in an open-plan car.
Which fares are available?
You can book the Basic fare, which can be changed or cancelled for a fee, or the Flex fare, with free changes and cancellation until 3 hours before departure.
For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 24 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!