Operator profileSnälltåget
Snälltåget is a Swedish open-access operator (part of Transdev) best known for its domestic Stockholm–Malmö service and its seasonal Berlin–Stockholm night train via Copenhagen and the Øresund Bridge. It expanded its Berlin service in 2026 to help cover the gap left by SJ's withdrawal from that corridor.
Key facts
Refurbished couchette and sleeper carriages, operated in partnership with RDC Deutschland on the Berlin corridor.
Standard free baggage allowance.
No formal check-in; board at the platform.
Refundability depends on fare tier; budget fares are largely non-refundable.
Operates the Berlin–Stockholm night train at higher-demand periods; flexible tickets cover Monday-Thursday from 17 August and daily from 2 November to 12 December 2026, with a Dresden departure added on Sundays.
Rail passes
Independent open-access operator; not part of the Eurail/Interrail pass network.
Routes operated
Berlin 
15h 15m
SJ Nattåg
How to book Snälltåget
- 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 Snälltåget?
Tickets usually go on sale around 180 days before departure, and the cheapest fares go first.
Does Snälltåget accept Interrail and Eurail passes?
Independent open-access operator; not part of the Eurail/Interrail pass network.
What cabins does Snälltåget offer?
Snälltåget sells Seat, Couchette, Sleeper Cabin. Comfort and privacy differ a lot between them.
What is the luggage policy on Snälltåget?
Standard free baggage allowance.
Can I cancel or change a Snälltåget ticket?
Refundability depends on fare tier; budget fares are largely non-refundable.
Which routes does Snälltåget run?
We track 1 Snälltåget routes, including Stockholm–Berlin.