Night train from Munich to Hamburg
The ÖBB nightjet overnight train NJ40420 connects Munich and Hamburg with a journey time of eleven hours. Ticket prices start at EUR 34 and important stops along the route are Nuremberg, Göttingen and Hanover. The train has seats, couchettes and sleeping cars. The night train is family-friendly: children up to the age of 5 travel free of charge. Children from 6 to 14 years of age receive discounted tickets. And there are private compartments in the seating and couchette carriages. The train saves you a night in a hotel.
Timetable Munich - Hamburg
| N40420 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Munich Central Station | 22:36 | 22:52 |
| Augsburg main station | 23:23 | 23:25 |
| Nuremberg Central Station | 00:54 | 01:42 |
| Würzburg main station | 02:34 | 02:36 |
| Göttingen | 05:51 | 05:53 |
| Hanover main station | 06:46 | 07:05 |
| Hamburg-Harburg | 08:30 | |
| Hamburg Central Station | 08:47 | |
| Hamburg Dammtor | 08:53 | |
| Hamburg Altona | 09:05 | |
| Status: April 2025 |
Information on the Night train from Hamburg to Munich.
Categories
The following categories are available on Nightjet NJ40420.
Seat trolley comfortDouble seats with folding armrest and full-length headrest.
Compartment barrier-free comfortBarrier-free compartment for up to 2 wheelchair users and 2 accompanying persons.
Couchette coach comfortfour beds in the compartment suitable for families or groups.
Mini CabinSleeping pods for one person, therefore a high level of privacy. Lockers for shoes and hand luggage.
Sleeping car comfortCompartment with its own sanitary facilities (WC and shower) for one or two people.
Sleeping car comfort plusVery spacious compartment with its own sanitary facilities (WC and shower) for one or two people.
Travel time
Ticket prices Munich - Hamburg
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Seat trolley comfort | from EUR 34.90 |
| Compartment barrier-free comfort | from EUR 54.90 |
| Couchette coach comfort | from EUR 54.90 |
| Mini Cabin | from EUR 54.90 |
| Sleeping car comfort | from EUR 99.90 |
| Sleeping car comfort plus | from EUR 129.90 |
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 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. Further information can be found under "Couchette coach comfort".
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 "Mini Cabin" (single person), "Couchette Comfort" (up to four people) and in the sleeping car (one to two people).
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).
The categories in the ÖBB nightjet
Comfort seating trolley & multifunctional area
Double bucket seats with folding armrest and full-length headrest.
Storage options, reading lamps and inductive charging at the seats.
Multifunctional area with low-floor access.
Bicycle parking spaces.
Space for luggage, pushchairs, skis & snowboards.
Luggage security with NFC function on the luggage trolleys - which I find really ingenious!
Compartment barrier-free comfort
Barrier-free compartment for up to 2 wheelchair users and 2 accompanying persons.
Modern barrier-free WC next door.
Cars with low-floor access.
Couchette coach comfort
Modern 4-seater compartments for families and groups.
Fixed beds.
More space and privacy.
Mini Cabin
Innovative sleeping capsules for privacy. I find these really innovative. Inexpensive and private!
Lockers for shoes and hand luggage.
Movable folding table for breakfast.
Reading lamp, storage space, coat hooks, mirror.
Sleeping car comfort
Compartment with its own sanitary facilities (WC and shower).
2 fixed beds one above the other (can be booked as a compartment for 1 or 2 persons).
Cosy seating area.
Sleeping car comfort plus
Spacious compartment with its own sanitary facilities (WC and shower).
2 fixed beds one above the other (can be booked as a compartment for 1 or 2 people).
Cosy seating area.
Source, apart from my comments: www.nightjet.com/de/komfortkategorien/nightjet-neue-generation
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 train connection. It is possible on other train connections with the ÖBB nightjet. You must specify the model for this. You can make the booking online or by phone: +43 5 1717
Loading can only take place at certain stations. These are always the start and end stations.
Daytime train connection from Munich to Hamburg
You can also drive the route from Munich to Hamburg during the day. The Journey time is 05:40 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 29 Buy
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Central Station | ICE680 | 09:18 | |
| Ingolstadt | 09:56 | 09:58 | |
| Nuremberg Central Station | 10:30 | 10:33 | |
| Würzburg main station | 11:26 | 11:29 | |
| Göttingen | 12:54 | 12:56 | |
| Hanover main station | 13:33 | 13:36 | |
| Hamburg Central Station | 14:55 | ||
| Status: April 2025 |
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FAQ
Where can I book the ÖBB nightjet from Munich to Hamburg?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Munich to Hamburg at NS International, the German Railways and the ÖBB Buy
What does a couchette coach in the ÖBB nightjet Munich-Hamburg 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 Munich-Hamburg 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 Munich to Hamburg 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 Munich to Hamburg?
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 Munich to Hamburg 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 Salzburg to Munich in the morning on 2 July. Spend the day sightseeing in Munich. And in the evening you get on the night train to Hamburg. On 03 July you arrive in Hamburg in the morning. The day of travel you enter is only 02 July.
Flight from Munich to Hamburg
Of course you can also fly the route from Munich to Hamburg. The flight time is one hour. In addition, there is the journey from Munich city centre to the airport. The same in Hamburg, from the airport back to the city centre. Be there on time, check-in, etc.
Sustainable is of course not just sitting in a subsidised plane for a short time. Everyone has to decide for themselves at what point they start to do something for planet Earth. And on this route, from Munich to Hamburg, it's really easy.
On the night train you save transfers and waiting times. In addition, a Night at the hotelwhich is not really cheap in both cities. It is simply a relaxed shape to travel. Definitely more relaxed and communicative than in a tightly squeezed plane.
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