By night train from Berlin to Paris: direct, comfortable and environmentally friendly overnight
Since the end of 2023, the direct night train Nightjet NJ40424 Berlin and Paris - making climate-friendly travelling between Germany and France easier than ever. The modern night train operated by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) runs three times a week and takes you from the German capital to the French metropolis overnight.
With a Journey time of just 14 hours and 6 minutes you can board the train in Berlin in the evening and arrive rested the next morning in Heart of Paris (Gare de l'Est) arrive - without changing trains or stress. An ideal connection for holidaymakers, city fans, business travellers and families.
Timetable & departure times of the Nightjet Berlin - Paris
The train runs on three days per week:
Departure from Berlin Central Station: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 20:18
Arrival in Paris Gare de l'Est: the following day at 10:24 a.m.
Stopovers on the route are among others:
Halle (Saale), Erfurt, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Strasbourg
The return journey from Paris to Berlin takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Facilities & comfort on the night train Berlin - Paris
The Nightjet offers you different travel categories - depending on your wishes and budget:
Seat trolley: Most favourable option with comfortable seats
Couchette coach: Ideal for groups and families, 4-seater or 6-seater compartments
Sleeping car: Maximum comfort with 1-, 2- or 3-bed compartments, some with shower and WC
Private compartments: Exclusively bookable in a seating or couchette carriage - perfect for privacy and peace and quiet
Family-friendly travelling in the Nightjet
The night train is particularly family-friendly:
Children up to 5 years travelling free of charge
Children between the ages of 6 and 14 receive heavily discounted tickets
Families can also book entire compartments for themselves
This means you can travel safely, comfortably and with plenty of space - without any crowds or transfers.
Cheap tickets from 29.90 euros
Prices for the Nightjet Berlin-Paris start from as little as 29,90 € for a seat, from 49.90 € for the couchette coach and from 89,90 € for the sleeping car. It pays to book early: the favourable Sparschiene fares sell out quickly.
In addition to travelling comfort, you save money with the night train also an overnight stay in a hotel - a clever combination of mobility and accommodation.
Conclusion: The new direct night train connection between Berlin and Paris is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to travel sustainably, cheaply and comfortably. Hop on, lean back - and discover Paris while you sleep.
Berlin-Paris timetable
| NJ40424 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin East Station | 18:55 | |
| Berlin Central Station | 19:05 | 19:08 |
| Göttingen | 21:35 | 21:37 |
| Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 21:58 | 22:08 |
| Frankfurt(Main)South | 00:22 | 00:26 |
| Strasbourg | 04:54 | 05:00 |
| Paris Gare de L'Est | 09:38 | |
| Departure only on the following weekdays: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. | ||
| Status: April 2025 | ||
Information on the Night train Paris to Berlin.
Categories
The following categories are available in ÖBB Nightjet NJ40424.
- Seat 2nd class
- Berth in a 6-berth compartment
- Berth in a 4-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 3-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 3-bed compartment with private shower/WC
- Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment with private shower/WC
- Sleeping car berth in 1-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 1-bed compartment with private shower/WC
Travel time
Groups
Groups of 6 or more get a discount on the standard price for a seat. These can be requested from ÖBB Customer Service on the following telephone number (in Austria): +43 5 1717
Dog and animals
You can take your dog or pet with you. However, you have to book a whole compartment, just for you or shared with friends/family members. Your dog will travel with 29 euros calculated. Simply add it under "who is travelling" on the ÖBB booking page.
Bicycle
You can simply add the ticket for your bike on the ÖBB booking page ("wer fährt"). The bicycle in a bicycle parking space is charged with 12 Euro extra calculated. Of course, you can also take your bike disassembled or folded up in a bag as normal luggage. However, I recommend a private compartment.
Car and motorbike
You cannot take a car or motorbike on this night train connection.
Ticket prices Berlin-Paris
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Seat 2nd class | from EUR 29.90 |
| Berth in a 6-berth compartment | from EUR 49.90 |
| Berth in a 4-bed compartment | from EUR 59.90 |
| Sleeping car berth in 3-bed compartment | from EUR 89.90 |
| Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment | from EUR 109.90 |
| Sleeping car berth in 1-bed compartment | from EUR 159,90 |
The ticket price depends on your Travel date and Purchase date. The sooner you book, the higher the likelihood of a Economy rail/savings fare ticket to receive. If you choose Departure day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday are fewer travellers on the train, which also results in a cheaper ticket price leads.
Where to buy a ticket?
You can buy your ticket either at NS International, the ÖBB or the German Railways Buy
Children
Up to 5 years: Children up to 5 years old travel free of charge if they share the pitch with an adult. If they need their own place to sleep, they can travel with the Favourable ticket "Child travel.
Ideally it is a Own compartment on the train to book. For more information, see "Private compartment".
Private compartment and families
Would you like to go out with your family or friends alone in a compartment travel, without other travellersyou can book your own compartment. This is possible in the seating car, couchette and sleeping car.
Own compartment in the seat carriage from 99 euros
You can have your own seat compartment for Maximum 3 persons for an all-inclusive price starting at 99 euros. These three people can be adults or at least one adult with a maximum of two children up to 14 years.
With three travellers, you can pull out the facing seats a bit, put your legs up and quite comfortable and really very good value travel overnight!
Own compartment in couchette car from 199 euros
Your own couchette compartment is Ideal for families or a Group of friends. You can book a private compartment for a maximum of 6 people from 199 euros. Of which maximum 3 persons adult be, or maximum 5 children up to 14 years old. So it works wonderfully: two parents with one to four children.
Your own compartment in the sleeper car from 159 euros
You also have the option between Standard and Deluxe (including private shower and toilet in the compartment).
Daytime train connection from Berlin to Paris
You can also travel the route from Berlin to Paris during the day. The Journey time is 08:18 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 39 buy. However, a ticket price of EUR 59 is realistic.
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin East Station | ICE9590 | 11:41 | |
| Berlin Central Station | 11:50 | 11:54 | |
| Berlin-Spandau | 12:10 | 12:12 | |
| Frankfurt(Main)South | 15:52 | 15:53 | |
| Karlsruhe main station | 17:06 | 17:07 | |
| Strasbourg | 17:53 | 18:01 | |
| Paris Gare de l'Est | 19:59 | ||
| Status: April 2025 |
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FAQ
Where can I book the ÖBB nightjet from Berlin to Paris?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Berlin to Paris on NS International, at which German Railways and the ÖBB Buy
What does a couchette coach in the ÖBB nightjet Berlin-Paris look like?
A couchette car is a compartment with two or three couches on top of each other - on the left and on the right side. The middle is free. You can reach the upper berths with a ladder.
What does a sleeping car in the ÖBB nightjet Berlin-Paris look like?
A sleeping car is a compartment with a maximum of three beds. Depending on the occupancy, these are folded out or fixed to the wall. There is always a washbasin in the compartment. In the slightly more expensive deluxe compartments, you also have your own private shower and toilet. Otherwise, this is in the corridor.
How much does the ÖBB nightjet from Berlin to Paris cost?
You can buy seat tickets from 29 EUR. A 6-seater couchette compartment is available from 49 EUR. For a seat in a 4-seater couchette, you pay from 59 EUR. And a bed in the Sleeping Car costs from 89 EUR (in a Triple), from 109 EUR (in a Double) and from 159 EUR (in a Single). The prices depend on your travel date and how far in advance you book.
Which is cheaper: flight or train from Berlin to Paris?
On average, the train is cheaper. When making an honest calculation, also take into account the departure to and from the airport to the city centres. In addition, you need one hotel night less with the night train. Besides: the environment you damage with a flight is priceless.
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Interrail and Eurail reservations
You can use the ÖBB nightjet from Berlin to Paris with your Interrail/Eurail Pass. However, you will need to buy a reservation. In return, you save travelling time and an overnight stay in a hostel or hotel.
| Category | Interrail/Eurail Price |
|---|---|
| Seat | 14 EUR |
| Couchette 6-person compartment | 34 EUR |
| Couchette car 4-person compartment | 44 EUR |
| Sleeping car 3-person compartment | 54 EUR |
| Sleeping car 2-person compartment | 74 EUR |
| Sleeping car 1 compartment | 124 EUR |
| Sleeping Car Deluxe 3 Compartment | 74 EUR |
| Sleeping Car Deluxe 2 Compartment | 94 EUR |
| Sleeping Car Deluxe 1 Compartment | 144 EUR |
What is Interrail/Eurail?
Interrail/Eurail is a train ticket that allows you to travel by train for a flat rate of up to three months in up to 33 European countries. You can find all information about Interrail here.
Night train regulation
You only need to enter the departure date in your Interrail/Eurail Pass. Not the date of arrival. You will therefore spend on your pass only one travel daywhich is the day of departure. You can also use other trains on this departure day.
Example: you travel from Hamburg to Berlin in the morning on 2 July. Spend the day sightseeing in Berlin. And in the evening you get on the night train to Paris. You arrive in Paris in the morning of 03 July. The day of travel you enter is only 02 July.
Flight from Berlin to Paris
Of course, you can also travel from Berlin to Paris by plane. The flight takes around 1:30 hours. In addition, there is the journey from Berlin city centre to the airport. The same applies to Paris, from the airport back to the city centre. Be there in good time, check in etc.
That is of course not sustainableto take a quick flight on a subsidised plane. Everyone has to decide for themselves where they want to start doing something for planet Earth. And on this route, from Berlin to Paris, it's very easy.
With the night train you save on transfers and waiting times. In addition one night in a hotelwhich is not exactly cheap in either city. It is simply A relaxed way of travelling. Definitely more relaxed and communicative than in a cramped aeroplane.
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13 thoughts on “Berlin-Paris ÖBB nightjet”
please where is your arrival station or address in Paris for the night jet coming from Berlin,
WHAT IS THE NAME
Hello.
It is called "Paris Gare de l'Est" as mentioned in the table above. The eastern station of Paris. Very close to Gare du Nord, where trains to London leave from.
Find information here: https://raildude.com/blog/view?id=15820
Do you need to change trains in Paris? If so, please let me know and I can show you the best way to change 🙂
The departure station in Berlin is "Berlin Hbf". "Hbf" means "Hauptbahnhof", close to the "Reichstag" and the "Brandenburger Tor". Enjoy your trip. And I recommend you book early, as this night is often fully booked. Alternatively, you can take the direct day train from Berlin to Paris. You can find the timetable here on the website.
Petros. 🙂
Hey, I am trying to book for July (2025) and I can see the times but I can only book until mid-March. Considering that the tickets are booked quickly, do you know when bookings open for the summer?
Appreciate your work, this page is really helpful!!! 🙏🤗
Hey Max.
Normally you can already book tickets for summer 2025 - but not for this route from Berlin to Paris. :/
The timetables are available, but there are construction works along the route. This means that the train might run - but it's also possible that it won't. That is why the booking is still blocked and not possible at the moment.
The only solution is to wait and see. Not a very customer-friendly solution, but the only one.
Just in case there are two other options available:
Berlin to Brussels by ÖBB nightjet or by European Sleeper and then on to Paris by Eurostar high-speed-train: http://www.eurostar.com
Or Berlin to Zurich and on to Paris: http://www.sncf.com
Best regards. 🙂
Is breakfast also available in the couchette coach?
Hello.
Yes, there is a breakfast consisting of: Coffee or tea, a small bottle of mineral water, two rolls, butter and jam.
Tip: ask the conductor when breakfast is served. If this is too early for you (if the train is full, it can sometimes be early), you can also have it handed to you in a bag.
You can also order something from the menu in the evening. See here: https://www.nightjet.com/de/komfortkategorien/services
Depending on how full the train is, it can go faster or slower 🙂
Have a good trip, Πέτρος 🙂
Hello, I somehow can't manage to book a ticket for me and my family for October 2024. can someone please help me?
Hello, tickets can be booked a maximum of 180 days in advance. So wait a little longer, but try to book in good time. The night trains are booked out quite quickly, especially if you are travelling at the weekend or on public holidays / long weekends. Best regards, Πέτρος 🙂
Добрый день. Подскажите какие места можно забронировать для проезда с детьми и кошкой
Здравствуйте.
Вам необходимо забронировать целое купе. То есть для семьии лучше всего подойдет спальное купе "Schlafwagen" (двое взрослых плюс один ребенок). Или, если у вас двое или трое детей, возьмите купе "couchette car" как частное (в нем едет только ваша семья - никаких посторонних).
Кошка в коробке предоставляется бесплатно.
Подробнее читайте здесь:
https://www.nightjet.com/de/angebote/mit-haustieren-verreisen
Наслаждайтесь поездкой и бронируйте билеты заранее, так как на этот поезд часто бывают свободные места.
Πέτρος 🙂
It's nice that this site advertises a family compartment on the Berlin-Paris night train for three for €99, but this is not bookable at all.
Good morning Mr Wilczek. A friendly salutation in a comment would be a nice touch. 🙂 Nothing is "advertised" here - as you can see from the page. It's an information site that I run for fun. And YES: you can book a private compartment like this. Try the ÖBB website, date 24 January 2024, departure at 20:18 on the Berlin-Paris route. Then enter two adults and one child, select "Comfort ticket incl. reservation" and a discount of -120 EUR appears under "Private compartment in 2nd class carriage", resulting in a final price of 99 EUR (as of 07:00 this morning). This was tried out on the spur of the moment - of course it also works on other dates in other combinations. Or not, if such a saver fare is sold out. So... je vous souhaite un bon voyage! Best regards, Πέτρος 🙂
Hello,
Thank you very much for the information and have a nice weekend