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Night train · Austria

ÖBB Railjet and Nightjet

ÖBB, the Austrian railway, runs the Railjet day trains and the Nightjet night trains. Railjet links Vienna with Salzburg, Munich, Zurich and nearby countries. Nightjet lets you sleep on the train and wake up in another country, saving a hotel night.

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Railjet top speed230 km/h
Railjet classesEconomy, First, Business
Railjet countriesAustria, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland
Nightjet routese.g. Vienna–Rome, Vienna–Hamburg, Vienna–Amsterdam, Vienna–Zurich, Munich–Rome
Nightjet optionsSeat, couchette, mini cabin, sleeper
Nightjet fares fromabout €29 seat, €58 couchette, €107 sleeper bed; prices rise nearer departure
Ladies-onlyBookable ladies' compartments
Bookingnightjet.com, oebb.at, ÖBB app

Routes and stations

Railjet trains run from Austria to Germany, Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Switzerland. New-generation Railjets run Munich–Innsbruck–Bolzano–Verona.

Nightjet links Vienna, Munich and Innsbruck with Rome, Venice, Hamburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels and Zurich. Routes can change because of engineering works, so check nightjet.com.

Tickets and fares

Nightjet fares change with demand. As a guide, seats start at about €29, a couchette or mini cabin at about €58, and a bed in a 2-bed sleeper at about €107.

A couchette berth includes bedding, water and a light breakfast. A sleeper bed adds a welcome drink, a snack and a breakfast you choose the night before. Comfort sleepers have their own toilet, and Comfort Plus adds a shower.

How to book

Book on nightjet.com, oebb.at or the ÖBB app, or at ÖBB ticket counters. Booking usually opens up to 6 months ahead, sometimes less.

A whole couchette compartment can be booked privately for up to 6 people travelling together, with up to 5 children under 14. Numbers are limited, so book early.

Tips for travellers

Couchette compartments are mixed, but women travelling alone can book a ladies-only compartment. This suits many Arab women travellers.

For a family, a private couchette compartment or a private sleeper gives full privacy. Booking 1 bed in a double sleeper means sharing with a stranger.

On Railjet, Economy has a family zone with a children's play area, and both Economy and First have quiet zones. There is an on-board restaurant.

Keep valuables with you at night, and keep a small bag with what you need for the night, as space is tight.

Last checked: October 2026. Fares and timetables change, so confirm on the official website before you travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Can women book a women-only compartment on Nightjet?

Yes. Ladies' compartments can be booked in couchettes and sleepers.

Can my family have a private compartment?

Yes. Book a whole couchette compartment for up to 6, or a private sleeper.

Is breakfast included on Nightjet?

Yes, in couchettes, mini cabins and sleepers. Seats do not include breakfast.

Does Railjet have a family area?

Yes. Economy class has a family zone with a children's play area.

How fast is the Railjet?

Up to 230 km/h.