Nightjet (ÖBB)

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Nightjet (ÖBB) is ÖBB's European night train brand offering sleeper, couchette, and seated accommodation on more than 30 city pairs across Austria, Germany, Italy, and beyond.

Nightjet (ÖBB) operates in the Austrian Rail Operators segment.

Nightjet (ÖBB): Disambiguation

Nightjet (ÖBB) is NOT the same as the former Deutsche Bahn CityNightLine or the current DB Nacht seat-only services. Nightjet (ÖBB) is also distinct from European Sleeper, a separate Belgian-Dutch cooperative, and from Snälltåget, a Swedish private night operator. Nightjet (ÖBB) refers specifically to the night-train product run by ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG, sometimes with partner railways under joint branding.

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Nightjet (ÖBB): Core Facts

Entity Type: European Night Train Brand
Legal Name: ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG (Nightjet brand)
Founded: 2016 (after DB exit from CityNightLine)
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
Parent Company: ÖBB-Holding AG (Republic of Austria)
Network Size: 30+ city pairs across 10+ countries(as of 2026-04)
Classes: Seated, Couchette (4-6 berth), Sleeper (1-3 berth), Mini-Cabin
Fleet: Refurbished Siemens-era stock plus new Siemens Viaggio Nightjet cars
New Generation Rollout: Siemens Nightjet NG entering service since 2023
Annual Passengers: ~1.8 million(as of 2026-04)
Key Hubs: Vienna, Munich, Zurich, Hamburg, Rome
Country: Austria (operator), pan-European network
Status: Active Definition
Verified: 2026-04-24

Nightjet (ÖBB): Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightjet (ÖBB)?

Nightjet (ÖBB) is the night train brand operated by Austrian Federal Railways. Nightjet (ÖBB) runs sleeper services from Austria to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, the Netherlands, and more, with sleeper, couchette, and seated options.

How does Nightjet (ÖBB) differ from DB Nacht?

Nightjet (ÖBB) is the actual sleeper operator, while DB Nacht is Deutsche Bahn's marketing for night travel on its own network. Nightjet (ÖBB) provides the beds, catering, and train staff, and some routes carry joint ÖBB and DB branding under a cooperation agreement.

How early should I book Nightjet (ÖBB)?

Booking Nightjet (ÖBB) 4 to 6 months in advance usually secures the cheapest Sparschiene fares. Nightjet (ÖBB) sleeper cabins, especially single and double private compartments, often sell out weeks before departure on busy routes like Vienna to Rome.

Related Entities

Other entities covered on the Rail Operators in Austria page:

For a full practical guide, see our Rail Operators in Austria page.

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