Night trains
Night trains carry you over long distances while you sleep. For instance, board the EuroNight train in Munich in the early evening and wake up in Budapest the next morning, ready to explore!
List of Night trains in Europe
Berlin Night Express
(Sweden - Germany)
The Berlin Night Express is the only direct train connecting Germany and Sweden, the journey takes around 10 hours. It links the German capital Berlin to Malmö in the southern tip of Sweden. Operating during the summer months, this train travels to the port of Sassnitz in the north of Germany from where the entire train is carried across the Baltic Sea by ferry to the Swedish port of Trelleborg.
EN Czech Republic-Poland night train
(Czech Republic - Poland)
The EuroNight Czech Republic-Poland connects Prague and other big Czech cities with Krakow and Warsaw in Poland. These great countries have plenty to offer when it comes to culture, food and of course history.
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EuroNight Ister
(Hungary - Romania)
Travel by night from Budapest to Bucharest in approximately 17 hours. During this long train journey you will pass many cities in Hungary and Romania, but also great nature.
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EuroNight Lisinski
(Austria - Croatia - Slovenia)
With the EuroNight Lisinski you travel from Zagreb to Munich in less than 9 hours, all while you're asleep! Discover the beautiful islands and beaches of Croatia or have some delicious German beers in Munich. Sounds great, right?
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EuroNight Kálmán Imre
(Hungary - Austria - Germany - Switzerland)
Travel by night from Munich or Zürich to Budapest in just over 9 hours. The train also stops in Vienna and Salzburg.
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Hellas Express
(Greece - Macedonia - Serbia)
Travel from Belgrade to Skopje and on to Thessaloniki in less than 16 hours.
Please note that the Hellas Express is temporary disrupted at this time. You travel part of the route by bus.
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Intercités de Nuit
(France)
The Intercités de Nuit is a domestic night train network, connecting many cities all over France. From north to south, east to west, you can get anywhere comfortably.
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ÖBB Nightjet
(Italy - Austria - Germany - Switzerland)
The ÖBB Nightjet trains connect many cities in Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. You can travel comfortably by night and arrive well rested in the heart of a new city. Popular destinations include Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Florence, Milan and Rome.
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Santa Claus Express
(Finland)
Travel to the Arctic Circle with this Finnish double-decker night train, known as the Santa Claus Express. Visit Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, and gaze in wonder at the Northern Lights, shining over a snow-covered wonderland.
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SJ
(Norway - Sweden)
SJ night trains give travellers an unparalleled chance to experience all of Sweden, from the rolling green pastures in the south to the Arctic region in the north. Whether you travel in winter or summer, to the main cities or to remote towns, the SJ night train offers a modern and comfortable way to traverse vast distances across Sweden. You can hop onboard in Stockholm, Malmö or Gothenburg and visit remote regions such as the Norwegian coastal town of Narvik which lies inside the Arctic Circle or Kiruna the northernmost city in Sweden.
Snälltåget
(Sweden)
From December to April the private railway company Snälltåget runs a night train service in Sweden from Malmö to Åre. There is no better way to traverse the long country of Sweden than by night train, where you can travel directly from the southern tip of Sweden (Malmö) and wake up the next morning over 1200km in the ski town of Åre.
Sofia-Istanbul Express
(Bulgaria - Turkey)
The Istanbul-Sofia Express takes you from the Bulgarian capital Sofia to Istanbul in Turkey. Discover part of the route of the famous Orient Express and wake up in magnificent Istanbul, an exotic jewel on the border of Europe and Asia.
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Thello
(Italy - France)
Travel overnight from Paris to northern Italy with the Thello night train. Arrive early in the morning in amazing historical cities such as Milan, Verona and Venice. Or travel by day between beautiful Marseille and Milan with the Thello day train. There's an option that fits everyone's schedule.
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Trenhotel domestic night train
(Spain)
Want to discover more of Spain? The domestic Trenhotel night train connects many of Spain's biggest cities, including Barcelona and Madrid. The train is known for its luxury so you'll travel comfortably to you next Spanish destination. Vamos!
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Trenhotel international night train
(Spain - Portugal - France)
The Trenhotel international night train is known for its great luxury and connects Spain with Portugal and France.
Reservations for night trains
Reservations are compulsory for all night trains. Depending on the train, you can make these reservations online, by phone or at the train station. A reservation guarantees you a seat or a bed on the train.
Night trains have several accommodation options, ranging from reclining seats to single cabins with private bathrooms. You will pay a higher reservation fee for the more luxurious options.
Read more about reservations or check out the reservation fees for night trains.