Operator profileÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB Nightjet is Austrian Federal Railways' night-train brand and Europe's largest sleeper network, connecting Austria with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Benelux, Poland, Hungary and Croatia. It expanded rapidly after Deutsche Bahn withdrew from the night-train business in December 2016, taking over several former DB routes. Since 2023 it has been rolling out new-generation carriages with mini-cabins and ensuite showers on its core long-haul lines.
Key facts
Mix of refurbished 'Comfortline' cars and new-generation Siemens Viaggio Comfort carriages (rolling out from 2023) with private ensuite Comfort/Comfort Plus cabins, couchettes and seats.
Free baggage carried in the cabin or overhead rack; no strict weight limit but must be manageable by the passenger.
No formal check-in; board at the platform, conductor checks ticket and ID at or after departure.
Refund/exchange rules vary by fare tier; cheapest promotional fares are largely non-refundable, flexible fares can be changed for a fee.
Paris–Vienna and Paris–Berlin Nightjet services were discontinued in December 2025, along with the Munich/Vienna–La Spezia routes. Several German routes were diverted via Munich in 2026 due to engineering works between Nuremberg and Linz.
Rail passes
Rail passes are accepted but a compulsory reservation fee and couchette/sleeper supplement apply; private Comfort/Comfort Plus cabins have limited pass allocation.
Routes operated
Scenic 
Rome 
14h 00m 
Nightjet 
Scenic Rome 13h 58m Nightjet 
Popular Vienna 14h 49m Nightjet City escape Vienna 11h 30m Nightjet Cross-border Vienna 15h 00m Nightjet 
Classic Zurich 13h 30m Nightjet 
Coastal Split 15h 00m Nightjet 
Classic Warsaw 13h 00m Nightjet How to book ÖBB Nightjet
- Check the route and date on our route page, then note the cabin you want.
- Go to the operator’s own booking site — we never resell or mark up fares.
- Pick your cabin: prices rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
- Bring photo ID for border crossings, and arrive a few minutes before departure — there is no airport-style check-in.
We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance can you book ÖBB Nightjet?
Tickets usually go on sale around 180 days before departure, and the cheapest fares go first.
Does ÖBB Nightjet accept Interrail and Eurail passes?
Rail passes are accepted but a compulsory reservation fee and couchette/sleeper supplement apply; private Comfort/Comfort Plus cabins have limited pass allocation.
What cabins does ÖBB Nightjet offer?
ÖBB Nightjet sells Seat, Couchette, Sleeper Cabin, Private Cabin. Comfort and privacy differ a lot between them.
What is the luggage policy on ÖBB Nightjet?
Free baggage carried in the cabin or overhead rack; no strict weight limit but must be manageable by the passenger.
Can I cancel or change a ÖBB Nightjet ticket?
Refund/exchange rules vary by fare tier; cheapest promotional fares are largely non-refundable, flexible fares can be changed for a fee.
Which routes does ÖBB Nightjet run?
We track 8 ÖBB Nightjet routes, including Vienna–Rome, Munich–Rome, Amsterdam–Vienna.