info. Ideal for city trips and holiday travel without the stress and hassle of a strenuous drive. Compartments are single-sex unless your party occupies
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soap, towel, bottled water, fruit juice. Transporting cars/motorbikes If you book at www.thetrainline.com
always, all images were captured on trips taken by ShowMeTheJourney. For the westbound
Hungary is well-known for its hot springs; In Budapest, one can even take a hot bath in a historic ambience in the middle of the city. larger map Highlighted =
To get into main Western European cities like Venice, Milan, Rome, Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris take BBs Nightjets from Vienna we offer discounted connecting tickets to access them. departure. Day or night, you can travel to Vienna several times a day, either directly or by changing trains. See
Berths are sold individually,
journey. me know! The reservations can be arranged and paid for at the SBB Traveldesk in Zurich HB station, ideally do this when you first arrive at Zurich HB station on the preceding train on your itinerary. Therefore it will travel along the most spectacular part of the route in darkness, so you will need to travel on the daytime train if you want to be wowed by the scenery. Combine either two Economy compartments or one Economy and one Deluxe compartment. You need a valid reservation for the journey. From 13
Each couchette car
As with virtually all European trains, there's no check-in. have a quieter, more civilised atmosphere, and it's obviously the best option
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Two adjacent compartments can be converted into a suite for up to six people by means of a connecting door. This train is running normally. Click the camera icon under each car for
compartment. shower gel and towels), lavatory and a fold-out table. - Sleeping cars with 3 bed, 2 bed and 1 cabins (there are no deluxe sleeping cars with showers in the cabins available on this route). Reproduced from the
Sit on the left (when facing the direction) of travel) on departure from Zurich for the best views -the train will reverse direction on departure from Buchs. OBB often takes a unique approach to its booking path, but a key thing to keep in mind is that the first price you will see for any journey is that of a Second Class seat. The seat reservation is already included in the ticket. Environmentally friendly and comfortable. this train has one Hungarian sleeping-car. Or take the night train. Day or night, you can travel to Amsterdam several times a day, either directly or by changing trains. Breakfast will be served in the morning in your compartment. All that's good to know about taking European night trains including the types of accommodation and Everything planned to your specification, so sit back and relax. Women-only compartments Not only will your journey be quicker overall, the Metro transfer at Kelenfold is much easier, than at particularly if you have luggage. Compartments contain one, two or three beds and a washbasin, and sold either gender-sorted or for exclusively use. If you board an BB Nightjet without a ticket including a reservation, you must buy a new ticket on the train. Would you also like to get your hands on an official Swiss station clock by Mondaine? from Vienna BB (Austrian
But the carpeted sleeping-car does
sections of line. Environmentally friendly and comfortable. Our newsletter regularly informs you of attractive offers from SBB via e-mail. Washing facilities and lavatories can be found at the end of the coach. Travel straight to this majestic city on the banks of the Danube or get off the train early to discover cities such as Salzburg and Vienna. Sit back and relax as you glide past the traffic jams: The BB Nightjet safely takes you and your car or More privacy and silence during your ride. Many connections include a carriage with a wheelchair-accessible compartment and adjoining sanitary facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. More
English Now you can select the train you want to take and you'll immediately see the Pass Holder reservation fee you have to pay. Yes. Take a look and order can make reservations online with no booking fee
In no time, you can get out and explore a little artists village with a Mediterranean flair: Szentendre is also located on the shores of the Danube and ideal for a relaxed day trip. Click the 'Book Online Offer now' button on the SBB Hungary page and you will fill out a form giving details of your intended journey - and a member of the SBB Travel team will reply by email with details of your booking. train as there's a better breakfast in sleepers, a light breakfast in
There are several 240v European-type power outlets for laptops & mobiles near the washbasin in
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Deluxe sleeper compartment The Deluxe compartments have their own bathroom with a washbasin, shower (incl. see
Special compartments are available for women travelling alone. Paying more for two separate 2-berth compartments in the sleeping-car probably
But you can still see scenery
Hungarian
4. There are additional connections between Austria and the following countries: Italy, Croatia** and Switzerland. sleeping-car with 1, 2 or 3 berth compartments with washbasin and two
from the sleeper! There's no hiding the fact that it's a long ride, but the spectacular scenery on the first half of the journey will make the time fly by. Please try again later. Seat reservations for daytime in both 1st and 2nd class can also be booked separately from tickets. Luggage goes in the big recess over the door to the corridor. if you're travelling to or
This special compartment offers space for one passenger with a wheelchair and an accompanying person. following the instructions here. exactly the same departure/arrival time in Zurich, but a later (more civilised) arrival
Sit back and relax as you glide past the traffic jams: The BB Nightjet safely takes you and your car or motorcycle to your destination. You can
attendant is on duty in the sleeping-car & couchette car throughout the journey,
Get inspired - Discover Europe with Eurail, By calling the DB booking center: +49 1806 996 633. All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on German train journeys and on inte EuroNight (Hungary - Germany /Switzerland), European Night Trains: the how and the where. for solo travellers & couples not budget-restricted. collect your ticket from the
You can book a family compartment until a few hours before departure (subject to availability) at a DB Travel Centre, a travel agency with a DB licence or by calling DB's service hotline at +49 30 2970 (charges depending on provider). Tickets cannot be exchanged, cancelled or refunded. Close active menu item Leisure & holidays. compartment as you get a lot more space per person than in a 6-berth. Discover what's good to know about riding the trains, using the major stations, booking tickets and travelling with Eurail and InterRail passes. The compartments have normal locks plus a security deadbolt which can only be
Boys are not permitted to travel in ladies-only compartments. normally attached
versa)
Zurich to Budapest (or vice
in the attendant's compartment at the end of the corridor. Departing from
flat, so although the Arlberg Pass is indeed lovely, if I was going all the way
OBB, the operator of Austrian national railways, has recently relaunched its website for booking tra Buying and using Tickets & Rail Passes in Austria. If you enjoying seeing great views from a train, try to avoid taking the alternative overnight train on this route. Supersaver tickets should be less than 60, so confirm (if need be) that you are being offered a Supersaver ticket. If you get any good photos of this
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Every night, a comfortable
lock and security lock or chain, there are several European-type 2-pin 240v
(in , or $, overseas credit cards no problem. corridor. MV-START provides overnight journeys from Budapest to Mnchen (via Vienna), Zrich (via Vienna, Innsbruck and Feldkirch), Berlin (via Bratislava and Wrocaw) and Braov (via Miercurea Ciuc) throughout the year. at www.vagonweb.cz, which might help you
The daytime train to Budapest is usually scheduled to depart from Zurich Hb station daily at 10:40. This is also where the imposing castle palace towers over the Danube. SBB also sells tickets for journeys to many destinations which involve a combination of SBB trains and services provided by the many independent operators who serve the Alpine resort towns. Online bookings* open: 180 daysahead of the travel date. They can only be booked at a DB Travel Centre, a travel agency with a DB licence or by calling the DB service hotline +49 30 2970 (charges depending on provider). Budapest Keleti,
The EuroNight Klmn Imre runs daily from Munich and Zrich to Budapest in Hungary. Budapest to
Day or night, you can travel to Cologne several times a day, either directly or by changing trains. through the spectacular scenery of the Arlberg Pass between Zurich &
The 16 Ultimate European Journeys by regular Express Trains. A small breakfast is included. for visiting my site
But after St.Anton the best of the views are back over onthe left, with the final spectacular highlight of the journey being the descent to Landeck station. If you have a
Please note that reservations for some routes can only be printed at an BBself service machine or helpdeskin Austria. Bicycles may have a maximum length of 185 cm. European Rail Map for your travels and a copy of the European Rail Timetable,
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These trains call at Budapest-Kelenfold station around 10 mins before arriving at Budapest-Keleti. departure from Vienna westbound. time and saves a hotel bill too, it's also an interesting experience if you've
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Clean sheets and a pillow are provided, the doors have a normal
They are suitable for groups, families or price-conscious individual travellers. Zurich to Budapest at Zurich
Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin or Vienna many of Europes most beautiful cities are accessible by night train. Brasserie Federal in the station hall. outside by leys
(PDF, 1 MB). How To Book Tickets on the OBB Website - Step By Step. In
couchettes as well, and there are
can book one ticket and get one bed in a shared 2 or 3-bed sleeper with other
Plus, you will have a chance of winning 2x Eurail Passes for future travel! They get berths 21 & 25 and think that they
Beside the conventional 2nd class seats as known from day trains you can also choose couchettes and sleeping cars, where you can spend the night in real beds safely and undisturbed thanks to the lockable doors and the steward, who also collects your tickets for controls on the way. The ticket price includes the following: You can purchase additional beverages and snacks from the train crew. The sleeper saves a lot of
seat, always book a couchette or sleeper on a night train for both comfort and
Budapest Keleti page. This step by step guide shows how to use the SBB, Swiss Railways website, to buy Swiss train tickets, so that you can book and save with confidence! Whether youd like it as a watch, wall clock, pocket watch or alarm clock, order the model you want online now. after departure until after midnight. This list of Europe's most beautiful train journeys uniquely focuses on the most epic routes taken b Buying and using tickets for German rail travel. platform 6 or 7, probably ready for boarding half an hour before
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If you travel on the BB Nightjet without a reservation, you will need to buy a reservation on the train. not travelled by sleeper before. At the beginning of your trip you will receive a welcome package including an aperitif, snack and mineral water. of the same gender. For solo travellers on a tight
Sleeping cars give more privacy and intimacy, close to hotel rooms. has a side corridor and 9 compartments, each of which can be used as 4-berth or
used by railway staff) plus a security deadbolt and/or security chain which can
Yes. Couchettes mean a comfortable and safe overnight facility for affordable prices. www.thetrainline.com, you can also book in at Austrian
*This train calls at Budapest-Kelenfold station around 10 mins before arriving at Budapest-Keleti. compartment, simply add a phantom child to the booking. In high summer when the evenings are light you might
Depending on your preferred level of comfort, you can travel overnight in a seating carriage, couchette or sleeper cabin. Keleti. Or take the night train. Make sure tobook your seat reservationswell in advance to guarantee your seat(s). The train has a comfortable
sleeper route. Special compartments for women are available for women travelling alone. You can choose between Triple (3 berths), Double (2 berths) and Single (1 berth). From Vienna onwards, the train will take you across the Hungarian border to Budapest in under three hours. Hungarian couchette car at Budapest
one person = 1 ticket = 1 bed. 2-bed sleeper or 129 in a single-bed sleeper. pay the sleeper or couchette supplement,
only be locked and unlocked from inside. Book online at
couchette compartment is the ideal choice, you're all together in one
In the morning, the sleeper fare includes tea or
If you want greater privacy in your BB Nightjet's couchette coach, you can book a private compartment for EUR 99.
Find the latest information on strikes and interruptions in the event of major disruptions to the rail network. -Couchettes ; 4 berths AND 6 berths to Budapest that's a long daytime journey and I'd probably choose the
power outlets in each compartment. Booking
It's possible to take a direct train when travelling during the day from Zurich to the Hungarian capital. 3. Day or night, you can travel to Hamburg several times a day, either directly or by changing trains. Take your car, motorbike or bicycle with you on some services. the sleeping-car or couchette car it's comfortable and safe for families,
Discover what's good to know about riding the trains, taking popular journeys, using the major stations, booking tickets and travelling with rail passes. Or take the night train. A mkdshez szksges stik a weboldal hasznlatt segtik, amelyek nlkl az alapvet funkcik sem mkdnek. at www.mavcsoport.hu you
there are 5 of you, you can buy 6 tickets for sole occupancy of a 6-berth couchette
Tickets for this journey can be ordered 'online' on SBB, but you will not be making the actual booking yourself. A key feature of DB website worth keeping mind is that it offers 1st class ticket purchasers complimentary seat reservations on journeys both within and to/from Germany. into the station, find your train and get on, any time before it leaves. It also sells tickets for journeys by direct trains on all international routes from Germany regardless of whether DB is operating the train service. saves a hotel bill too. Yes. See general tips & advice for European train
is currently selected as the language. Budapest. Would you rather avoid reservations all together? And for more privacy, you can book a private compartment. sleeping-car & couchette car have a normal lock (which can be opened from
Should you take the sleeper or
restaurant car and the food, please let
eateries on the
wine!) This train also calls at: Gyor and Budapest-Kelenfold*. Fares are dynamic like air fares, so book ahead for these cheapest prices. Though due to the distance you can also opt to travel through the night, though note that Nightjet trains do not operate this service. overnight train with 0 changes. City
Environmentally friendly and comfortable. December 2020 this train is due to convey a restaurant car between Salzburg &
in trains with dining car you can order there any breakfast with a voucher, or you can make also cold and sweet breakfast to be brought into your compartment. gtag('config', 'UA-2191308-1', { 'anonymize_ip': true }); A cosy 2-berth
the left hand side. Every compartment has its own washing facility including toiletries, slippers, towels, a mirror and socket. about luggage on European trains. side of the train. coffee plus a few breakfast items, served in your compartment. If you are travelling from
All you need to know about making European rail journeys, The current major long term works on the lines. In the morning you will receive a breakfast of your choice with free refills for hot drinks and a selection of daily newspapers. numbered here, More information
It pays off to book online, as the discounted 'Sparscheine' tickets are only ever made available on the website, and when making international journeys to and from Austria, these Sparscheine tickets tend to be cheaper. Interrail & Eurail passholders
Remove the Pass, and then change the currency on the website header. Feel free to bring provisions (and maybe a bottle of
information about when European train bookings open. people around. sleeper in the Zurich-Budapest sleeping-car. The BB Personenverkehr AG's terms and conditions apply. Certain connections even allow you to take along your car or motorcycle on the train. The general guide to Hungarian rail travel. This guide will help you save money, time and confusion.
This step by step guide shows how to use the SBB, Swiss Railways website, to buy Swiss train tickets Buying and using tickets for Swiss rail travel. you
Step on board one of Europe's most epic rail journeys for amazing views of two Swiss lakes AND a passage through the stunning Arlberg Pass.
you simply print out your own ticket and can board the train. HB. The train is named after the composer
isn't worth it (unless you've older kids and mum & dad want a break!). Go to the website of BBand go to 'book a ticket' (or click the hyperlink above), 2. You have the following travel options: The sleeper is the most comfortable way to travel on the BB Nightjet. On the Nightjet, you can travel in comfort through the night in a sleeping, couchette or seating car. before departure, but less this for dates
Take the BB Nightjet or a EuroNight train from another partner railway. Eurail or
In Zurich, I suggest some
** Summer season only, does not operate daily 5 children aged 0-14).
This price covers 1-6 passengers (1-3 adults, max. Toilets and washrooms at the end of the
Arrive relaxed and rested at your destination - right in the city centre. Environmentally friendly and comfortable. www.europeanrailtimetable.eu with shipping worldwide. Our Nightjet Partner MAV (Hungarian Railway) comfortably takes you straight to the Paris of the East from Zurich, Munich or Berlin in just one night. Coronavirus notice: Please be sure to consult the online timetable and the local regulations before travelling abroad by train. Sleeper with seats set up for
Vienna to Zurich I recommend using this Austrian Nightjet
Zurich HB station information. compartment and can have a blast - bring a bottle of wine for mum & dad. BB does not offer BahnCard discounts for the shorter "off-peak services" (in the early morning or late evening). for the evening. There is a MacDonald's and Burger
Tickets for this journey can be ordered online on SBB, but you will not be making the actual booking yourself. Error subscribing to the newsletter. On EuroNight trains, your journey in the sleeping, couchette or seating car is a comfortable journey through the night. This is one of more than The only downside is that you'll sleep
Or take the night train. Please try another departure country. With the night trains you can spare time while youre sleeping well carry you without luggage restrictions and traffic jams to your destination, where you can start your holiday or business relaxed. ShowMeTheJourney, which will make A blanket, sheet and fresh pillow are provided at each berth. photos. Travelling through the night, our sleepers, couchette coaches and day coaches allow you to pass the night with sweet dreams. Environmentally friendly and comfortable. prices on the Interrail/Eurail reservations page. photos. BB Nightjet services on the following routes provide for daily transportation of cars and motorbikes: Please note: Transporting a vehicle is only possible in combination with a seat, couchette or sleeper ticket. train, look under Hungary then EN and look for EN462 Kalman
Link opens in new window. Travel to your destination in your sleep on the BB Nightjet. Environmentally friendly and comfortable. Yes. More information
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Food and drink is included but if it wasnt enough, you can buy even more from a wide range at the stewards. Compartments in the
side corridor off which open 10 sleeper compartments. Please note that a valid reservation is required on all BB Nightjet trains. Zurich HB, the
Tip: If you're interested, you can
Munich and a portion for Zurich which run combines as far as Salzburg. daytime trains Budapest-Munich,
find your car. also pretty, but Salzburg-Vienna-Budapest is relatively
The reduced-price ticket for the traveller's companion and supplement for the compartment are only available on the train. train usually leaves from
The EuroNight Klmn Imre runs from Munich and Zrich to the Hungarian capital Budapest. Fed up with the big city? Imre. security. These offers are only available at a DB Travel Centre, a travel agency with a DB licence or by calling DB's service hotline at +49 30 2970 (charges depending on provider). Washing facilities and toilets can be found at the end of the coach. see
Zurich/Munich-Budapest
see some of that Swiss mountain and lakeside scenery going eastbound, too, on
the Arlberg Railway page for photos & video. Railways) provide sleeping-cars & couchettes between Zurich & Vienna
your luggage with you into your sleeper compartment and simply stick it on the luggage racks
sleeper. Trains from Zurich to
Click the compartment images for larger
policy. Budapest city view - iStock.com / Arndale; Budapest Szechenyi Bath - totalpics/iStock/Thinkstock; Budapest city view - Arndale/iStock/Thinkstock; Budapest cableway in the Burgviertel - amoklv/iStock/Thinkstock; Budapest Tram - kyolshin/iStock/Thinkstock; Budapest Fishermen's Bastion - pisittar/iStock/Thinkstock; Budapest View of the old town - VitalyEdush/iStock/Thinkstock; Flbl in bed - BB / Harald Eisenberger; Motorail pulls out of tunnel - BB / Herwig Peuker; Girl in sleeping car - BB / Harald Eisenberger. No. Click the 'Book Online Offer now' button on the SBB Hungary page and you will fill out a form giving details of your intended journey - and a member of the SBB Travel team will reply by email with details of your booking. Of course they are! Change cs to English upper left, then click
taking 10h40, or on this overnight sleeper. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
Yes. Innsbruck,
Head off on a climate-friendly adventure! But you will run into Empress Sissi all the time - on the walls of Matthias Church in the old district of Buda, for instance. Day or night, you can travel to Budapest several times a day, either directly or by changing trains. couchettes or sleepers on this train at
5. The next morning, you arrive fully recuperated and relaxed at your destination - right in the city centre. of the European Rail Timetable people. This train is usually scheduled to depart from Zurich HB at 21:40 and arrive in Budapest Keleti station at around 09;20. You can take bicycles with you on the following routes: Please note: Passengers need a supplementary bicycle ticket plus a reservation to transport bicycles. You can travel to Zagreb by night train. to Budapest, Trains from
Look for the direct
cars to Budapest are attached to the Zurich-Vienna
You can travel to Ljubljana by night train. yellow
However, if you will be making a long-distance return day trip, look out for he possibility of SaverDay passes being cheaper than tickets. Klmn. from 04:30 until arrival in Budapest, and to serve dinner westbound from soon
be sold as a 1, 2 or 3 bed room with upper, middle & lower berths folded out as
This guide to buying tickets and using rail passes for train journeys both within and to, from Germany will help you save money, time and confusion. a daytime train between Zurich & Budapest? self-service machines at the station in Budapest. and I show some suggested restaurants on the
air-conditioned Hungarian
Budapest - Munich (train number EN 462/463), Budapest - Zrich (train number EN 40462/40467). It's worth paying a little extra for a couchette in a 4-berth
A map of the Nightjet connections and all information about overnight travel can be downloaded here. Nobody weighs it, measures it, or worries about how much you take. centre to city centre overnight, it saves time even compared to flying and
For families, a 4 or 6 berth
there's a washbasin in the compartment, and a light breakfast is included. More COVID-19 travel
above the window, over the door to the corridor, or on the floor. You can reserve your seat or accommodation on the EuroNight Klmn Imre in the following ways: 1.
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There's crisp clean bedding, a washbasin,
each sleeper compartment and near the window in each couchette compartment. Customers can pay a supplement to upgrade their reserved seat to a berth with sleeper linen and an la carte breakfast. Compartments in couchette coaches have either 4 or 6 berths. Broad avenues, Art Nouveau buildings and a truly special coffee house culture. Go through the booking process and finalise your reservation. An extra fee will be charged for the on-board reservation. Westbound from Budapest to Zurich you'll see beautiful
Were here to help you. couchette in a 6-berth compartment, 69 with a couchette in 4-berth, 99 with a bed in a
You can book the compartment for up to 2 adults and 1 to 4 children (up to the age of 14). Budapest in both directions. As a family you can travel in your own family compartment. to Vienna or
in Vienna eastbound and an earlier (not as late-night)
The BahnCard 25 and 50 offers you a discount on the BB "Komfortticket" for night travel in Germany and on cross-border services where Germany is either the point of departure or arrival. couchette car numbering plan. You can book tickets at a DB Reisezentrum (DB Travel Centre), a travel agency with a DB licence or via Deutsche Bahn's service hotline at +49 (0) 30 2970(charges depending on provider). Railways EuroNight sleeper train called the Kalman Imre links Zurich &
This train will depart from the street level platforms/tracks at Zurich HB - gleis 3 - 18. other cities &
You take
You will find the menu card in every compartment. compartment and can sleep just as well as in a sleeper - never travel in just a
Yes. sleeper doesn't cost that much more than a bunk in a 4-berth couchette
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The Puszta in the east, two lakes in the west and in between a vibrant city on the Danube. air-conditioned, carpeted, quiet and civilised. After exploring the castle district and enjoying the views from Mount Gellrt you should try one of the Hungarian specialities offered in the citys historic market hall. Before you pick your train, go to the top right corner and click on 'who is going?'. At the start of your journey, the train crew will arrange a wake-up time with you if you wish to be woken in the morning. (648 miles). morning use. Travelling in a seated coach is the most affordable way to travel on the BB Nightjet. Facilities may differ per train and route. You can travel between Zurich &
A variety of inexpensive hot and
The price will also include an additional fee for on-board ticket purchase. Budapest by daytime railjet train
The berths in Triple and Double compartments can be booked individually. No, we are not talking about Vienna. Arrive fresh and relaxed by train and take your car, motorbike or bicycle with you. you'll get sole occupancy of a whole compartment. Reservations are highly recommended for this journey, they're not compulsory so seats won't be assigned when booking tickets (rail pass users take note!). King across the road from
numbered here. Emmerich
look for Munich & Zurich, as the Kalman Imre consists of a portion for
These options currently cannot be booked online. I recommend buying the
Choose your route and click 'single tickets/day tickets' in the results. OBB can offer particularly good value for money when travelling with children on international rail journeys, but something to watch out for when travelling between Austria and Germany on daytime trains, is that reservations are an optional extra; but if you book 1st class tickets with the Germany railways website DB, the reservations are complimentary. Budapest-Zurich. required. This gives you even more space and comfort during your journey. To Poland, Czech Republic, in the Ukraine and other regions of Romania you can travel by night carriages of our partner railways their service level may be different from MV-STARTs.