Vienna city center with St. Stephen's Cathedral

Travelling to Vienna by night train

Arrive overnight in Austria’s cultural capital.

On the ÖBB Nightjet to Vienna

Vienna, Austria’s vibrant capital, blends imperial charm with modern architecture and a diverse cultural scene. Amid iconic landmarks, such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace or along the Ringstrasse, visitors experience culture and history at close quarters. Vienna also delights visitors with its culinary traditions, from classic coffeehouse culture to regional specialities such as the famous Wiener schnitzel

Our modern trains will take you to your destination comfortably and sustainably. On the Bregenz - Vienna, Rome - Vienna, Zurich - Vienna and Amsterdam - Vienna routes, the new-generation Nightjet offers maximum comfort. 

ÖBB Nightjet - the benefits at a glance   

  • A daily night overnight train service from Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands, and three times a week from Belgium.
  • Convenient departure options from Bregenz, Hamburg, Hanover, Berlin, Dresden, Rome, Florence, Venice, Zurich, Amsterdam and Brussels.
  • The ÖBB Nightjet offers a range of comfort categories to choose from, including seats, couchette cars and sleeping cars
  • Attractive fares available with ÖBB Sparschiene tickets.

Affordable travel with ÖBB Sparschiene

For a particularly good-value journey, ÖBB Sparschiene offers excellent deals. Simply select a Sparschiene connection when you’re purchasing your ticket and you can travel to Hanover for even less. With these Non-Flex tickets, buying early pays off: Each train has a fixed number of Sparschiene tickets available. If you want to secure an especially good price, you can book tickets online up to 6 months in advance. Best of all: Sparschiene tickets for the Nightjet always include a seat reservation. For those who prefer more flexibility when travelling, Sparschiene Komfort (Semi-Flex) or the Standard Ticket (Flex) are suitable alternatives.

Vienna city center with St. Stephen's Cathedral

Tips for your trip to Vienna

Plan your visit to Vienna and immerse yourself in a city full of history, culture and modern joie de vivre. Among Vienna’s most impressive sights are the majestic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and the historic Hofburg. The city also offers a rich culinary scene, from cosy coffeehouses and trendy bars to a wide variety of restaurants and iconic sausage stands.

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