Vienna-Hamburg ÖBB nightjet 490
The ÖBB nightjet overnight train NJ490 connects Vienna and Hamburg with a journey time of 12 hours and 34 minutes. Ticket prices start at EUR 29.90. Important stops along the route are St. Pölten, Linz, Passau, Regensburg, 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.
Ticket prices Vienna-Hamburg
| 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 Omio (Instructions how to buy the right ticket), 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).
New generation of the nightjet night train
The first nightjet night trains of the new generation will be running from December 2023. Including on this train connection from Vienna to Hamburg.
They consist of two seating carriages, three couchette carriages and two sleeping carriages and offer significantly more comfort and, above all, more privacy, including the favourable "mini cabins" (private sleeping pods like in a Japanese hotel).
The ÖBB video gives a first impression. I will add photos as soon as I have travelled in the new Nightjet myself 🙂
A big compliment to ÖBB for taking travelling by night train to a new, innovative level of comfort.
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 racks - which I think is really brilliant! This used to always be a problem: storing luggage overnight while you sleep.
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 pods for maximum privacy. I find these really innovative. Inexpensive and private. Ingenious!
Lockers for shoes and hand luggage
Movable folding table for breakfast
Reading lamp, storage space, coat hooks, mirror
Sleeping car comfort
Compartment with own sanitary facilities (WC and shower facilities)
2 fixed beds one above the other (can be booked as a compartment for 1 or 2 persons)
Cosy seating
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 persons)
Cosy seating
Source, apart from my comments: www.nightjet.com/de/komfortkategorien/nightjet-neue-generation
Timetable Vienna-Hamburg
| NJ490 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna Central Station | 20:13 | |
| Vienna Meidling | 20:18 | 20:21 |
| Linz Central Station | 21:34 | 21:36 |
| Wels main station | 21:48 | 21:50 |
| Passau main station | 22:35 | 22:53 |
| Regensburg main station | 23:54 | 23:56 |
| Nuremberg Central Station | 00:56 | 01:51 |
| Würzburg main station | 02:47 | 02:50 |
| Göttingen | 05:51 | 05:53 |
| Hanover main station | 06:49 | 07:05 |
| Hamburg-Harburg | 08:30 | |
| Hamburg Central Station | 08:47 | |
| Hamburg Dammtor | 08:53 | |
| Hamburg Altona | 09:04 |
Information on the Night train from Hamburg to Vienna.
Categories
The following categories are available on Nightjet NJ490.
- 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
Buy a ticket from Vienna to Hamburg
Buy fast, secure and simply your night train ticket on the official ÖBB nightjet website.
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 your car (passenger car) or motorbike on this train.
For train connections with this option, you must specify the model. 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 Vienna to Hamburg
You can also travel the route from Vienna to Hamburg during the day. The Journey time is 08:39 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 39 Buy
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Central Station | ICE90 | 13:15 | |
| St.Pölten Central Station | 13:44 | 13:46 | |
| Linz Central Station | 14:34 | 14:36 | |
| Passau main station | 15:31 | 15:37 | |
| Regensburg main station | 16:33 | 16:35 | |
| Nuremberg Central Station | 17:29 | 17:32 | |
| Würzburg main station | 18:23 | 18:26 | |
| Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 19:37 | 19:39 | |
| Hanover main station | 20:32 | 20:36 | |
| Hamburg Central Station | 21:54 | ||
| Hamburg-Altona | 22:12 |
Videos ÖBB nightjet
FAQ
Where can I book the ÖBB nightjet from Vienna to Hamburg?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Vienna to Hamburg at Omio (Instructions how to buy the right ticket), NS International, at which German Railways and the ÖBB Buy
What does a couchette car look like on the ÖBB nightjet Vienna-Hamburg?
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 sleeper car on the ÖBB nightjet Vienna-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.
What does the ÖBB nightjet from Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna to Hamburg 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 Graz to Vienna in the morning of 02 July. Spend the day sightseeing in Vienna. And in the evening you take the night train to Hamburg. On 03 July you arrive in Hamburg in the morning. The travel day you enter is only 02 July.
Flight from Vienna to Hamburg
Of course you can also fly the route from Vienna to Hamburg. The flight time is around 2 hours. Then there is the way from Vienna city centre to the airport. The same in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg to Vienna, 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.
4 thoughts on “Wien-Hamburg ÖBB nightjet NJ490”
Hello!
Do you know how punctual the night trains usually are? I want to travel from Regensburg to Hamburg and from there on to Denmark. With the ÖBB Nightjet I would have a 9 min changeover time in Hamburg. Is that realistic?
Greetings
Susann
Hello Susann.
I wouldn't rely on the 9 minutes - besides, you change trains with the nightjet NJ490 in Hamburg Hbf. That means going up the escalator/steps from the platform (track 8), over to track 11 and down the escalator/steps again. With luggage, lots of people in the morning traffic. Difficult.
I would take a later connection to Denmark. Important: book early. The connections from Germany to Denmark are quite limited in capacity and booked up quickly.
Many greetings, Peter 🙂
Good afternoon I would like to request a non-binding offer for a journey from Göttingen to Vienna by night train. Outward journey on 20.03.2023 Return journey on 25.03.2023 in a 2-person sleeping compartment.
Thank you
mfg T.Wolfram
Good day.
In the "2-person sleeping compartment" means TWO passengers, or that you want to share a compartment with a stranger?
Departure from Göttingen is at 22:59, arrival in Vienna at 09:14.
For the outward journey, there are only 3-person compartments in the sleeping car. Here, a "private couchette compartment" may be an option.
Departure Vienna at 20:11, arrival Göttingen at 05:51.
The sleeping car is already fully booked. There are no more private compartments in the couchette car.
This is often the case at the moment, as the night trains are in great demand and are booked up relatively quickly.
Unfortunately, I can't really help you with that. You can find prices and details on the ÖBB booking page,
Many greetings.