Night train Stockholm to Hamburg with SJ and Snälltåget
There are two night trains from Stockholm to Hamburg. One from Snälltåget, the second from SJ, Sweden's state railway company. The journey time is approx. 12:30 hours. Train tickets are available from as little as 45 euros. Both trains have seating carriages, couchette carriages and sleeping carriages and are quickly fully booked during the peak summer season. Important stops are Linköping, Alvesta, Lund, Malmö and Copenhagen. Night trains are the most comfortable way to travel from Sweden to Germany.
Timetable
Stockholm - Hamburg
with Snälltåget
| EN301 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm C | 16:20 | |
| Södertälje Syd | 16:38 | |
| Norrköping C | 17:42 | |
| Linköping C | 18:08 | |
| Nässjö C | 19:06 | |
| Alvesta | 19:45 | |
| Hässleholm C | 20:25 | |
| Eslöv | 20:50 | |
| Lund C | 21:05 | |
| Malmö C | 22:25 | |
| Copenhagen Ørestad | 22:55 | |
| Høje Taastrup | 23:21 | |
| Hamburg Central Station | 05:30 | |
| Train does not run daily | ||
| Status: April 2025 | ||
Timetable
Stockholm - Hamburg
with SJ
| EN345 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm C | 17:34 | |
| Norrköping C | 18:57 | 18:58 |
| Linköping C | 19:25 | 19:26 |
| Nässjö C | 20:24 | 20:25 |
| Alvesta | 21:05 | 21:06 |
| Hässleholm C | 21:48 | 21:49 |
| Lund C | 22:21 | 22:22 |
| Malmö C | 22:39 | 23:41 |
| Koebenhavns Lufthavn st | 00:09 | 00:10 |
| Padborg st | 03:28 | 03:52 |
| Hamburg Central Station | 06:00 | |
| Train does not run daily | ||
| Status: April 2025 | ||
The following night trains could also be interesting. The same train connection with SJ or Snälltåget from Stockholm to Berlin. And from Hamburg to Stockholm.
Ticket prices Stockholm - Hamburg
| Category | SJ | Snälltåget |
|---|---|---|
| Seat | from SEK 485 | from SEK 499 |
| Berth in a 6-berth compartment | from SEK 740 | from SEK 999 |
| Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment | from SEK 2,000 | |
| Private sleeper compartment for sole use | from SEK 3,850 | from SEK 4,500 |
| Ticket prices vary depending on the date of travel. Please consider the prices quoted as a guide only. | ||
| The exchange rate from SEK to EUR is approximately 10:1. SEK 499 is approximately EUR 49. | ||
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 Snälltåget or SJ Buy
Categories
The following categories are available in the SJ and Snälltåget Night train available.
- Seat 2nd class
- Berth in a 6-berth compartment
- Berth in a 6-berth compartment for private use
- Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in a 2-bed compartment for private use
There are toilets (at least two) and washing facilities at the end of each carriage.
Travel time
The journey time of the SJ and Snälltåget night train from Stockholm to Hamburg is 12 to 13 hours.
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 couchette and sleeper carriages.
Your own compartment in a sleeping car from 350 euros
Groups
There are no known discounts for groups.
Dog and animals
You can take your dog or pet with you. However, you must book a private compartment just for you. The dog must remain on the floor and may not lie down in a bed. Of course, you can also take cats or other smaller pets in a transport cage with you on your journey.
Bicycle
You can only take a bike with you if it is folded up. Or the bike is disassembled in a bike bag or a bike case.
Car and motorbike
You cannot transport a car or motorbike on these trains.
Daytime train connection from Stockholm to Hamburg
You can also travel the route from Hamburg to Stockholm during the day. The Journey time is 10:30 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 39 Buy
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Central | X2 527 | 09:22 | |
| Norrköping Central | 10:38 | 10:39 | |
| Linköping Central | 11:01 | 11:03 | |
| Nässjö Central | 11:53 | 11:54 | |
| Alvesta station | 12:27 | 12:28 | |
| Hässleholm Central | 13:09 | 13:10 | |
| Lund Central | 13:40 | 13:41 | |
| Malmö Central | 13:52 | 13:55 | |
| Koebenhavn H | 14:33 | ||
| Changeover | |||
| Koebenhavn H | EC 399 | 15:26 | |
| Odense st | 16:36 | 16:39 | |
| Kolding st | 17:15 | 17:18 | |
| Padborg st | 17:59 | 18:02 | |
| Hamburg Central Station | 20:04 | ||
| Status: April 2025 |
Videos of night train journeys
FAQ
Where can I book the night train from Stockholm to Hamburg?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Stockholm to Hamburg on Snälltåget or SJ Buy
What does a couchette coach on the night train Stockholm-Hamburg look like?
A couchette carriage is a compartment with three couchettes on top of each other - on the left and on the right. The centre is free. You can reach the upper berths with a ladder.
What does a sleeping car on the night train Stockholm-Hamburg look like?
A sleeping car is a compartment with two beds. Depending on the occupancy, these are folded out or fixed to the wall. There is always a separate washbasin in the compartment.
How much does the night train from Stockholm to Hamburg cost?
You can buy seat tickets from 45 EUR. A couchette carriage 6-seater compartment is available from 70 EUR. And a bed in a sleeping car costs from 180 EUR. The prices depend on your travel date and how far in advance you book.
Which is cheaper: flight or train from Stockholm to Hamburg?
Night trains in Sweden are not exactly cheap. But if you calculate honestly, you should also take into account the journey from the airport to the city centre. You also need one less night in a hotel when travelling by night train. And the environmental impact of travelling by plane is priceless.
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Interrail and Eurail reservations
You can use the night train from Stockholm 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.
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 Gothenburg to Stockholm in the morning on 16 July. Spend the day sightseeing in Stockholm. And in the evening you get on the night train to Hamburg. You arrive in Hamburg on 17 July. The day of travel you enter is only 16 July.
Flight from Stockholm to Hamburg
Of course you can also fly the route from Stockholm to Hamburg. The flight time is one hour. Plus the journey from Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 travelling. Definitely more relaxed and communicative than travelling in a tightly squeezed plane. Of course, travelling by train during the day is also a good alternative.
