Reservation fees for night trains
With night trains you can travel large distances while you sleep and save on costs for hostels or hotels. You do need to pay supplements for the sleeping accomodation in night trains. This can range from a few euro for a reclining seat to a larger sum for a luxury single cabin.
It is recommended to make these reservations in advance (see the section on How to make reservations). Off-season, you can also ask train staff before boarding if there is any vacant accomodation. Fees can be higher when bought on the train though.
Note: it is common practise in night trains that you hand over your InterRail Pass and passport to the train staff. You get them back in the morning!
Tip: 7 pm rule
If you board a direct, overnight train after 7 pm, only the following day of travel is counted. On your InterRail Flexi Pass, you write the day of arrival on the travel calender of your Pass prior to boarding the overnight train. See also the FAQ
Below you can find reservation fees for some popular night trains.
Allegro
Italy, Austria, Czech Republic
- seats (2nd class only): EUR 5
- couchette (6-bed compartment): EUR 25
- couchette (4-bed compartment): EUR 35
- bed in triple sleeper: EUR 45
- bed in double sleeper: EUR 75
- bed in double sleeper with private shower and WC: EUR 85
- single sleeper bed: EUR 105
- single sleeper bed with private shower and WC (first class only): EUR 125
Artesia de Nuit
France, Italy
A bed in a 6-couchette compartment costs 25 euro. On the Artesia website you can find the fares for various routes. Price level 'Pass 1' is for the Global Pass that is valid in France and Italy, 'Pass 2' is for One Country Passes valid in France or Italy. Advance reservation is compulsory. Watch the virtual your to see what the sleeping cabins look like!
Berlin Night Express
From Berlin (Germany) to Malmö (Sweden)
Prices for holders of an InterRail Global pass or a One Country pass Sweden:
- Couchette (6 beds in each compartment): 15 Euro
- Bed in double compartment: 30 Euro
- Bed in single compartment: 250 Euro
See the Berlin Night Express website for more info on the rates.
CityNightLine
(Germany and various other countries)
Please note that your Pass needs to cover all countries the train passes through. For example; travellers on a City Night Line-train from Amsterdam to Milan need a Pass or tickets valid for the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
2nd class
- Sleeping car (with washing facilities)
Economy for 3 or 4 persons: € 40
Economy double: € 60
Economy single: € 100 - Couchette
For 5/6 persons: € 20
For 4/2 persons: € 30 - Seating coach
Seat in compartment: € 4
Seat in open-plan coach: € 10
1st class (only possible with a 1st class Pass)
- Sleeping car (with shower/WC)
Deluxe for 3 persons: € 40
Deluxe double: € 60
Deluxe single: € 100
See the City Night Line website for the most up-to-date fares.
Elipsos
France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy
- Reclining seat €45
- Tourist €69
- 1st class Double €105
- 1st class Single €160
- Luxury class Double €149
- Luxury class Single €200
Note: Your InterRail Pass (Global Pass or One Country Pass) needs to be valid in at least one of the countries where you travel with the Elipsos train.
Lapplandståget
Sweden, Norway
- Seats: 69 SEK (approx. 6,50 euro)
- Couchettes: 269 SEK (approx. 25 euro)
See also the Lapplandståget website, where you can buy reservations online.
Lusitania
Spain, Portugal
- Seats (1st class) 10 €
- Seats (2nd class) 6,50 €
- Tourist 30 €
- 1st Class Double 51 €
- 1st Class Single 96 €
- Luxury Class Double 79,50 €
- Luxury Class Single 136 €
Accomodation types
Reservations are required and InterRail Pass holders must pay a supplement. Although some night trains also offer ‘regular’ seats, please note that others only have sleeping accommodations. Most overnight trains offer either sleepers or couchettes, and some also offer seats . If you’re on a budget, consider a couchette or a seat. Couchettes are mixed compartments (men and women together), with four open bunks in 1st class and four or six open bunks in 2nd class. A sheet, blanket and pillow are provided, but be prepared to sleep in your day clothes. Seats are available on selected trains, and are generally only available in 2nd class.
For maximum comfort and privacy, reserve a 1st (one or two passengers) or 2nd class (two or three passengers) compartment. These compartments usually have a wash basin. Toilet facilities can be found down the corridor. These compartments are single-sex, except when couples or families occupy all berths. The supplement for sleepers is, of course, higher. In order to ensure a place, it is recommended to reserve sleepers as early as possible. You can do so at major train stations.
