Vienna-Rome ÖBB nightjet NJ40233
The overnight train NJ40233 ÖBB nightjet connects Vienna and Rome with a journey time of 13 hours and 47 minutes. Ticket prices start at EUR 29.90. Important stops along the route are Klagenfurt, Bologna and Florence. 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 Vienna-Rome
| NJ40233 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna Central Station | 19:23 | |
| Vienna Meidling | 19:28 | 19:31 |
| Wiener Neustadt Central Station | 19:56 | 19:58 |
| Bruck on the Mur | 21:25 | 21:27 |
| Leoben main station | 21:40 | 21:42 |
| Knittelfeld | 22:03 | 22:05 |
| Friesach in Carinthia | 23:00 | 23:01 |
| Klagenfurt main station | 23:35 | 23:37 |
| Villach main station | 00:01 | 00:55 |
| Tarvisio Boscoverde | 01:19 | 01:35 |
| Bologna Centrale | 05:15 | 05:20 |
| Firenze S.M.N. | 06:32 | 06:52 |
| Roma Termini | 09:10 |
Information on the Night train from Rome to Vienna.
Categories
The following categories are available on Nightjet NJ40233.
- 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
Ticket prices Vienna-Rome
| 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, Omio (Instructions on how to buy the right ticket) or 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. 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).
Buy your ticket from Vienna to Rome
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 a car or motorbike on this night train connection.
Daytime train connection from Vienna to Rome
You can also travel the route from Vienna to Rome during the day. The Journey time is 11:40 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 44 Buy
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Central Station | Railjet 131 | 06:25 | |
| Bruck on the Mur | 08:13 | 08:15 | |
| Klagenfurt main station | 10:20 | 10:22 | |
| Villach main station | 10:46 | 10:50 | |
| Udine | 12:16 | 12:18 | |
| Venezia Mestre | 14:02 | ||
| Changeover | |||
| Venezia Mestre | Frecciarossa | 14:38 | |
| Bologna Centrale | 15:59 | 16:02 | |
| Firenze S.M.N. | 16:39 | 16:53 | |
| Roma Termini | 18:25 |
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FAQ
Where can I book the ÖBB nightjet from Vienna to Rome?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Vienna to Rome 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-Rome?
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-Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome?
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 Rome with your Interrail/Eurail Pass. However, you have to buy a reservation. In return, you save travel time and the 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 Linz to Vienna in the morning of 23 July. Spend the day sightseeing in Vienna. And in the evening you take the night train to Rome. On 24 July you arrive in Rome in the morning. The travel day you enter is only 23 July.
Flight from Vienna to Rome
Of course you can also fly the route from Vienna to Rome. The flight time is around 2 hours. Then there is the way from Vienna city centre to the airport. The same in Rome, 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 Vienna to Rome, 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.