Blog – Night Ride

Earplugs are your best friend on the night train if you're a light sleeper.

FAQ Night Train: How can I protect myself from noise or light?

The Hradčany district in Prague (Photo by Pedro Szekely)

Regiojet: Connecting the Czech Republic with all of Europe

A photography showing a radio tower on a mountain next to the City of Zurich, in the morning light

From Vienna to Zurich, you rather take the night train

A photo of an ES night train traveling along the Elbe.

European Sleeper: Night train from West to East

A picture showing an Intercity Notte night train

Trenitalia: Night trains across Italy

Some railway operators offer a wake-up service. Nevertheless, set your own alarm clock to be on the safe side.

FAQ Night Train: Will I be woken up at my destination?

Operators of night trains and night buses use different price categories.

FAQ: What do the different price categories mean?

21 February 2025

The service levels of the different compartment categories on night trains and night buses vary depending on the operator.

FAQ: These cabins are available

21 February 2025

Die Sitze in einem Nacht-ICE im Morgenrot

Everything about the "Nacht-ICs" of Deutsche Bahn

14 February 2025

Travel comfortably and sustainably by night train to Basel for the Eurovision Song Contest ESC. (Picture: Kanton Basel)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel: travel by night train & night bus

13 February 2025

Travel Europe by night train for less money with the Interrail Pass.

New Features: Interrail Pass & Comfort Class Icons

8 February 2025

A photo showing a starry sky above snowy mountains.

How to go skiing in the Alps by train from the UK

28 January 2025

Night train 92 from Stockholm stops in Bastuträsk, Sweden.

From Stockholm to Luleå: A night train that goes without saying

18 January 2025

The MiniCabins in the Nightjet of the new generation (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)

Routes on which the Nightjet of the new generation is running

12 January 2025

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FAQ Night Train: Where can I charge my electronic devices?

29 December 2024

Practical tips for a good night's sleep.

FAQ Night Train: How do I get a good night's sleep?

23 December 2024

Prepare yourself for the border crossing.

FAQ Night Train: Crossing the border

16 December 2024

Sheets, a pillow and a blanket are included in the sleeper and couchette coach. But not in the seating coach.

FAQ Night Train: Do I need to bring bed sheets or a sleeping bag?

7 December 2024

The night train from Zagreb to Zurich.

From Zagreb to Zurich: a night train journey with a bike in our luggage

1 December 2024

Buy a digital ticket. This way, you can prove afterwards that you had a ticket in the worst case.

FAQ Night Train: What do I do if I lose or forget my ticket?

1 December 2024

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FAQ Night Train: Can I take an earlier train?

24 November 2024

Travelling to Holland by night train - a walk in the dunes near Amsterdam.

Travelling from Basel to Amsterdam by night train

24 November 2024

You will find your coach number and seat number on your ticket.

FAQ Night Train: How do I find my place/bed?

11 November 2024

Be on the platform at least 15 minutes before departure.

FAQ Night Train: When should I be at the station or platform?

11 November 2024

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Sharing a night train compartment from Amsterdam to Vienna

8 November 2024

Night train: The services included depend on the selected price and comfort category and the provider.

FAQ Night Train: What does my ticket include?

6 November 2024

Some railway operators and specialised service providers offer the option of shipping luggage.

FAQ Night Train: Is it possible to get my luggage delivered?

6 November 2024

No smoking on night trains - a quick cigarette during layovers is the only option.

FAQ Night Train: Can I smoke on a night train?

27 October 2024

Layover: stretch your legs briefly - but stay near the train.

FAQ Night Train: Can I get off at a layover?

26 October 2024

Varying temperatures on the night train: put on several layers of clothing to be able to adapt.

FAQ Night Train: Temperature – how warm or cold does it get?

20 October 2024

In ladies' compartments, you share the compartment just with other women.

FAQ Night Train: Are there compartments exclusively for women?

20 October 2024

Travel together with your friends on a night train.

FAQ Night Train: Can I make a booking for a group?

13 October 2024

Whether you can take your pet with you on the night train depends on the railway operator.

FAQ Night Train: Can I take my pet with me?

13 October 2024

Night trains are great for travelling with children - tips and tricks.

FAQ Night Train: Travelling with family and children

All night trains have toilets and washing facilities - even showers.

FAQ Night Train: How can I wash myself? Are there toilets and showers?

The internet reception on night trains is not always good - download tickets, films and music before your journey.

FAQ Night Train: Can I access the internet onboard?

28 September 2024

The railway operator's website and apps are the first stop to check for delays and train cancellations.

FAQ Night Train: Where can I see delays and cancellations?

28 September 2024

Many night trains have accessible compartments and toilets.

FAQ Night Train: Accessibility

18 September 2024

Many night trains have an on-board restaurant/bistro. To be on the safe side, take something to drink and eat with you.

FAQ Night Train: Eating and Drinking

18 September 2024

My night train trip from Basel to Hamburg.

My night train trip from Basel to Hamburg

11 September 2024

Tips for your entertainment on the night train when you're not sleeping.

FAQ Night Train: How do I pass the time when I'm not sleeping?

11 September 2024

Follow these simple rules and travel safely on board a night train.

FAQ Night Train: Safety – tips for a safe night journey

11 September 2024

Night train: Only take as much luggage as you can carry yourself.

FAQ Night Train: How much luggage can I take with me?

2 September 2024

A packing list for your night train journey

FAQ Night Train: Packing list for your journey

2 September 2024

Most night railway operators recognise discount cards and train passes.

FAQ Night Train: Are discount cards and train passes valid?

2 September 2024

Children, students and senior citizens get discounts on night trains.

FAQ Night Train: Do children, students and senior citizens get discounts?

Berths in couchette coaches: Bottom, middle, top - we help you decide.

FAQ Night Train: Which berth should I choose in a couchette coach?

Many night trains offer a limited number of spaces for bicycles.

FAQ Night Train: Can I take my bike with me?

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FAQ Night Train: Which price categories are available?

A picture of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Here's how you reach Paris by night train from Vienna or Berlin

nightride.com: The first independent search platform for night trains and night buses

nightride.com: Book your night train or night bus

Most night train tickets have a reservation included.

FAQ Night Train: Do I need a reservation?

Sleeping, couchettes and seating coaches. Find your desired comfort level!

FAQ Night Train: Sleepers, Couchettes, Seating Coaches - the Differences

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FAQ Night Train: Where can I find and book tickets?

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FAQ Night Train: Can I change or cancel my booking?

Swiss night trains - unfortunately, there are many problems at the moment (Picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kecko)

Swiss night trains: that's how common problems are

Starting at 40 euros: With the Nightjet to Vienna, sleeping in the new minicabins (Picture: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)

Travelling to Vienna on the new Nightjet - starting at € 40

Sleeper coach cancelled - what can you do?

Sleeper coach cancelled - what can you do?

21 February 2024

Dynamic pricing increases the price of Nightjet tickets (Picture: https://back-on-track.eu/)

Dynamic pricing increases the price of Nightjet tickets

25 December 2023

ÖBB führen dynamische Preise ein: Nightjets sind ebenfalls betroffen (Foto: https://back-on-track.eu/)

ÖBB introduce dynamic pricing

11 December 2023

Higher prices: Nightjet (Photo: https://back-on-track.eu/)

Nightjets with huge price rises

9 December 2023

Available as of the timetable change: the new Nighjets (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)

The new generation of Nightjets: Mini Cabins starting at € 75

11 November 2023

Der Nachtzug von Zürich nach Budapest

Travel report from the night train from Zurich to Budapest