Traveling Europe by Nightjet Train

Nightjet overnight train is one of the best and comfortable choices to travel around Europe. Having an extensive route network spreading through entire Europe and a maximum speed up to 230 km/h (143 mph), modern Nightjet train offers you a peaceful sleep while taking you around the most popular destinations of Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.

This Nightjet European sleeper is the ultimate comfort for your travel. You can choose between 3 travel classes: sleeper, couchette, and seated carriages. Sleeper compartments can be triple, double or single while couchette compartments are from four to six people, which makes it the best option for holidays with family or friends.

​Onboard of Nightjet you will find all amenities needed for a comfortable and delightful journey. You can use air conditioning, washing, and toilet facilities or visit a bistro to have a snack and a beverage if you missed your meal. Besides, certain connections allow you to take your motorbike, car or a bicycle on board, which makes Nightjet your perfect variant for a long holiday.

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Nightjet Compartments & Comfort Classes

The Nightjet overnight train provides three types of carriage options: sleeper, couchette, and regular seat cars.

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Regular Seats Cars

If you want a quick and the most affordable way to travel, a regular seat car is your choice. Sit back in the Nightjet’s soft seats, relax, and travel to your destination with comfort.​   

​Regular Seats Cars Amenities

• 6-seat (2nd class) compartments
• Electric sockets
• Luggage racks
• Bathroom and toilets facilities

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Couchettes

Couchettes is a perfect option for families and groups of travelers, as well as for price-conscious single travelers. You can choose between 3 types of couchettes: 4-bed couchette, 6-bed couchette, and a private compartment (up to 3 adults and to 6 people in total). Preferred bed can be selected while booking.
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Couchettes Amenities

• Fresh blankets, sheets, and pillows
  
• Bathroom and toilet facilities in every coach
  
• Locking compartments
  
• “Viennese breakfast” (tea/coffee, roll, jam, and butter) and water are included 
  
• Food menu with service
  

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Sleeping Cars

Sleeping cars are the most comfortable and sophisticated way to travel. Cozy beds and romantic atmosphere make it almost a traveling hotel. OBB Nightjet trains use two types of a sleeping car, Comfortline (most Nightjet trains) and Double-deck sleeping car (for Hamburg-Zurich, Zurich-Vienna, and Vienna-Zurich).

Regular Comfortline Sleeping Cars

​Modern Comfortline sleeping cars have 9 economy-class compartments featuring washbasin and 3 deluxe compartments with toilet & shower. All compartments are equipped with upper, middle, and lower beds. 1-bed (single), 2-bed (double) or 3-bed compartment options are available for booking.

Comfortline Amenities

• 9 economy compartments with washbasin
• 3 deluxe compartments with toilet & shower
• 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed compartments options available

Standard Sleeping Cars with Washbasin

Standard sleeping compartments can be used with 1, 2 or 3 beds and feature a washbasin with hot water, fresh towels, drinking water, complimentary welcome drink, a breakfast order form with a food menu, and a power socket.

Standard Sleeping Car Amenities

• 1, 2 or 3 folding comfortable beds
• Washbasin with hot water & soap
• Fresh towels
• Power socket
• Drinking water
• Breakfast order form
• Food menu
• Toilet and shower at the end of the corridor

Deluxe Sleeping Cars with Toilet & Shower

The deluxe compartments are larger than the regular sleeping compartments. The main feature is a private toilet & shower in the compartment providing towels, soap, shampoo, and shower gel. As the standard sleeper, the deluxe can be used as a 1, 2 or 3-bed compartment.

Deluxe Sleeping Compartment Amenities

• 1, 2 or 3 folding comfortable beds
• Private toilet & shower with personal supplies
• Fresh towels
• Power socket
• Drinking water
• Breakfast order form with a food menu

Double Deck Sleeping Cars

Impressive double-deck sleeping cars feature two decks and come in 2 versions: with standard sleeping compartments with washbasin on both decks and a version with 4 deluxe compartments on the upper deck and 8 standard on the lower deck. Standard and deluxe compartments on double-deck feature the same amenities as Comfortline cars.

Double-deck Amenities

• 2 decks: upper and lower
• 8 standard compartments with washbasin
• 4 deluxe compartments with private toilet & shower 

FAQ: Nightjet Trains

How do i book a nightjet train?

The most comfortable way to book a Nightjet train is online. It will make your booking process worry-free and easy. And you always can buy your ticket on the train stations. 

what is komfort ticket nightjet?

​OBB Komfort-Ticket is used for night trains. It includes the cost for the journey, the reservation, and breakfast (in couchette or sleeper car).

what is a couchette on nightjet train?

​Couchette is one of three carriage options available for booking. It is a perfect option for families and groups as it features 3 types of couchettes: 4-bed couchette, 6-bed couchette, and a private compartment (up to 3 adults and to 6 people in total).

do nightjet sleeping trains have shower?

​Yes, all Nightjet sleeper and couchette cars have showers. For standard compartment passengers, it is located at the end of the corridor along with a toilet, and deluxe compartments include private toilets & showers.

does nightjet have wi-fi? 

Unfortunately, not yet.

do nightjet trains have beds?

All Nightjet sleeping and couchette cars are equipped with compartments featuring up to 3 folding comfortable beds in sleeper cabins and up to 6 in couchette cars.

what is the 7 pm rule?

The 7 PM rule allowed you to travel over-night while using only a single travel day. If you boarded any train departing after 19:00 and arriving after 04:00, you only had to write down the day of arrival. If you had a Eurail pass with a certain amount of travel days within a period, it could be useful. But as of 2020, the 7 PM rule is no longer relevant.

what is the rule of sleeping in train?

There are no specific rules of sleeping in a Nightjet train. But it would be appreciated if you followed basic rules of civility and respect other travelers. Please, bear in mind that the night quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. and avoid any kind of noise. Please, take care of switching off the main lighting in the sleeper and couchette cars during the quiet time at night.

Popular Routes Serviced by Nightjet Trains

​Train from Vienna to Salzburg

​Train from Salzburg to Vienna 

​Train from Vienna to Prague

Train from Prague to Vienna 

​​Train from Prague to Salzburg

Train from Vienna to Budapest

​​Train from Vienna to Venice

Train from Budapest to Vienna ​

​​​Train from Vienna to Zurich

​​Train from Zurich to Vienna 

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