Frequently asked questions about "Overnight travel"

No, the IC and ICE overnight services do not require a reservation.

This depends on the respective service. On some trains, the on-board bistro/restaurant is open at the beginning and end of the journey for an evening snack or breakfast. Please see the timetable information for more details.

You can also use the IC and ICE overnight services with the Interrail Pass. You only need to use one travel day if you travel on a direct overnight service that leaves after 19:00 and arrives at your destination after 04:00.

ICE and IC overnight services are available on many routes within Germany. Some routes also run to neighbouring countries.

Yes, you need a valid reservation to travel on the night train. The reservation is already included when booking the ticket.

Yes, you can book single berths in all three categories: seated coaches, couchettes and sleeping cars. This means that you will share the compartment with other passengers. Women-only compartments are available in the couchette and sleeping cars, all other compartments are mixed.

Yes. Separate women-only compartments are available in the couchette and sleeping cars for women travelling alone. Please note the corresponding options when booking. 

Yes, if you want to travel alone in a compartment with your family or friends, you can book a private compartment in the seated coach, couchette or sleeper. The number of compartments is limited.

You have the following options:

Own compartment in the sleeper:

For maximum comfort, simply book your own sleeper compartment according to the number of people travelling together:

• Single: 1 person in compartment 
• Double: 2 people in compartment 
• Triple: 3 people in compartment 

Own compartment in the couchette coach:

• Up to three adults (and up to six people, max. five children up to 14 years). This is displayed as "Private couchette compartment" or "Private couchette comfort compartment" when booking online, subject to availability.
• Group of four people: Book a compartment with four couchettes (four-person couchette coach)
• Group of six people: Book a compartment with six couchettes (six-person couchette coach) .

Does your group consist of five people and you would like to travel in your own compartment? Simply book a ticket for the free couchette (six-person couchette coach).

Separate compartment in the seated coach:

• Up to three adults (up to three people, max. two children aged 14 or under). This will be displayed as "Private seated coach compartment" when booking online, subject to availability. 

We want all customers to be able to travel comfortably by train. For passengers with reduced mobility (wheelchair users), we offer a carriage with a wheelchair-accessible compartment (barrier-free or barrier-free comfort compartment) and adjoining sanitary facilities on many connections. This is available to all wheelchair users travelling with or without an accompanying person.

Please book these offers in good time at a DB Travel Centre, a travel agency with a DB licence or by calling +49 30 2970 (charges depend on provider).

You can find information about the route network of ÖBB Nightjet trains and other night trains here.

Yes, but you will need to pay a corresponding supplement. This is not yet available online. You can obtain the supplement for certain connections at the DB Travel Centre.

Up to six months before the planned journey. This period is sometimes shorter if construction works are planned.

This depends on the age of the child:

• Children under 6 years of age: one child may travel free of charge in an adult's seat (not in Mini Cabin). If you would like to book a separate seat for your child, please contact a DB Travel Centre for the complete booking.
• Children aged 6 and over: discounts are available for children aged 6 to 14. Please enter the age at the time of travel when booking to receive corresponding offers. 

Further information on taking children with you:

• Children under the age of 15 are not allowed to travel alone on the ÖBB Nightjet.
• Children aged 10 and over may sleep alone in a Mini Cabin if they are accompanied by an adult.

Each new-generation Nightjet train has sleepers, 4-person couchette compartments for families and groups, and mini cabins for those travelling alone.

The new-generation Nightjet offers passengers with reduced mobility a convenient barrier-free compartment.

In addition, there is a seated coach with double seats, and a multifunctional area with plenty of space for bikes, luggage, pushchairs, skis and snowboards.

You will find further details on the new-generation Nightjet trains and the routes that are offered here.

Yes, you need a valid reservation to travel on the Hungarian night train. The seat reservation is included in the ticket price.

You can travel in your own private compartment in a couchette coach. You can book these compartments for up to six people (max. three adults) with breakfast for an all-inclusive price. The number of compartments is limited.

Yes. You can book single berths in couchette coaches, as well as in Triple and Double compartments in sleepers. You will share the sleeper compartment with other passengers (separate compartments for men and women). Compartments in couchette coaches can be occupied by both men and women (mixed occupancy).

No. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Children between the ages of 10 and 14 must present a written declaration of permission from their parents on the train.

No. Dogs are not allowed on MAV-START night trains. Only guide dogs for the blind and severely disabled may be taken along.

Yes. With a BahnCard 25/50/100, you receive a discount on cross-border connections that begin or end in Germany.

Yes, you need a valid reservation to travel on HZPP night trains. The seat reservation is included in the ticket price.

Yes, you can travel in your own private compartment in a couchette coach. You can book these compartments for up to six people (max. three adults) with breakfast for an all-inclusive price. The number of compartments is limited.

Yes, you can book single berths in all three categories: seated coaches, couchettes and sleeping cars. This means that you will share the compartment with other passengers. Women-only compartments are available in the couchette and sleeping cars, all other compartments are mixed.

No. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult on the Croatian night train.

Yes, but passengers in all comfort classes may only do so if they book a compartment for their sole use. In addition, a special ticket must be purchased on the train for EUR 29. Guide dogs for the blind and severely disabled may be taken along free of charge without restrictions.

Yes. With a BahnCard 25/50/100, you receive a discount on cross-border connections that begin or end in Germany.