Rome-Vienna ÖBB nightjet NJ40294
The overnight train NJ40294 ÖBB nightjet connects Rome and Vienna with a journey time of 12 hours and 35 minutes. Ticket prices start at EUR 29.90. Important stops along the route are Florence, Bologna and Klagenfurt. 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 Rome-Vienna
| NJ40294 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Roma Termini | 20:17 | |
| Firenze S.M.N. | 22:11 | 22:31 |
| Bologna Centrale | 23:41 | 23:45 |
| Tarvisio Boscoverde | 03:05 | 03:25 |
| Villach main station | 03:47 | 04:18 |
| Klagenfurt main station | 04:39 | 04:40 |
| Leoben main station | 06:25 | 06:27 |
| Bruck on the Mur | 06:39 | 06:41 |
| Wiener Neustadt Central Station | 08:01 | 08:04 |
| Vienna Meidling | 08:45 | 08:47 |
| Vienna Central Station | 08:52 | |
| Status: April 2025 |
Information on the Night train from Vienna to Rome can be found here.
Categories
The following categories are available on Nightjet NJ20294.
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 Rome-Vienna
| 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 NS International or at the ÖBB 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 "Mini Cabin" sleeping pods from 55 euros
This is your own self-contained sleeping pod. So you have complete privacy. There are lockers for shoes and hand luggage. You can travel in such a sleeping capsule at a reasonable price from 55 EUR.
Own compartment in the couchette coach
Your own couchette compartment is Ideal for families or a Group of friends. You can book a private compartment for a maximum of 4 people. Of which maximum 3 persons adult be. Prices vary greatly depending on capacity utilisation.
Your own compartment in a sleeping car from 200 euros
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 night train connection.
Daytime train connection from Rome to Vienna
You can also travel the route from Rome to Vienna during the day. The Journey time is 11:40 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 44 Buy
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Termini | Frecciargento | 06:50 | |
| Firenze S.M.N. | 08:27 | 08:36 | |
| Bologna Centrale | 09:13 | 09:16 | |
| Verona Porta Nuova | 10:08 | 10:20 | |
| Bolzano/Bozen | 11:51 | ||
| Changeover | |||
| Bolzano/Bozen | Eurocity 80 / EC80 | 12:34 | |
| Innsbruck Central Station | 14:36 | ||
| Changeover | |||
| Innsbruck Central Station | Railjet 869 | 15:14 | |
| Wörgl main station | 15:43 | 15:45 | |
| Salzburg Central Station | 17:02 | 17:08 | |
| Linz Central Station | 18:14 | 18:16 | |
| St.Pölten Central Station | 19:00 | 19:02 | |
| Vienna Central Station | 19:30 | ||
| Status: April 2025 |
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FAQ
Where can I book the ÖBB nightjet from Rome to Vienna?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Rome to Vienna at NS International, the German Railways and the ÖBB Buy
What does a couchette car look like on the ÖBB nightjet Rome-Vienna?
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 on the ÖBB nightjet Rome-Vienna 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.
What does the ÖBB nightjet from Rome to Vienna 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 Rome to Vienna?
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 Rome to Vienna with your Interrail/Eurail Pass. However, you have to buy a reservation. In return, you save travel time and overnight accommodation 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 Naples to Rome in the morning of 16 July. Spend the day sightseeing in Rome. And in the evening you take the night train to Vienna. On 17 July you arrive in Vienna in the morning. The travel day you enter is only 16 July.
Flight from Rome to Vienna
Of course you can also fly the route from Rome to Vienna. The flight time is around 2 hours. Then there is the way from Rome city centre to the airport. The same in Vienna, from the airport back to the city centre. Be there in good time, check-in, etc.
Sustainable is, of course, not to sit in a subsidised plane for a short time. Everyone has to decide for themselves at what point they start doing something for planet Earth. And on this route, from Rome to Munich, 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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2 thoughts on “Rom-Wien ÖBB nightjet NJ40294”
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I wanted to ask you from when to when in the year the night train runs directly from Vienna to Rome and back. It used to run direct all year round, but now I always have to change trains in Bologna during the summer. Can you tell me from when to when next year the train will run direct? Thank you, in the Lord always
Hello.
In summer 2023, there was construction work in Italy on the route to Rome. That is why the night train ended prematurely. From now on, the night train will run again as usual directly to Roma Termini.
Have a good trip and best regards, Πέτρος