Night train from Vienna to Stuttgart
The overnight train EN50462 Euronight connects Budapest with Stuttgart in a journey time of 09 hours and 10 minutes. Ticket prices start at EUR 39 and important stops along the route are Salzburg and Munich. 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 - Stuttgart
EN50462 | Arrival | Departure |
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Vienna Central Station | 23:28 | |
Vienna Meidling | 23:33 | 23:35 |
St.Pölten Central Station | 23:59 | 00:01 |
Linz Central Station | 00:48 | 00:59 |
Salzburg Central Station | 02:07 | 04:05 |
Rosenheim | 05:17 | 05:21 |
Munich East | 05:50 | 05:52 |
Augsburg main station | 06:45 | 06:48 |
Ulm main station | 07:36 | 07:38 |
Göppingen | 08:12 | 08:14 |
Stuttgart Central Station | 08:38 | |
Status: April 2025 |
Information on the Night train Stuttgart to Vienna.

Categories
The following categories are available in Euronight EN50462.
- 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 - Stuttgart
Category | Price |
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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 the MAV (Hungarian railway), 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).
Buy a ticket from Vienna to Stuttgart

Deutsche Bahn - All connections at a glance
The railway offers one of the clearest booking sites Europe. Here you can also quickly find night train connections, compare prices and select seat options - all centrally and securely.

The great booking system of the Hungarian railway.
Easy to use and very safeas it is the state railway company.
The ticket comes by e-mail or simply print it out at the station in Hungary (English language).


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 Stuttgart
You can also travel the route from Vienna to Stuttgart during the day. The Journey time is 06:34 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 39 Buy
Train | Arrival | Departure | |
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Vienna Central Station | RJX262 | 08:28 | |
Vienna Meidling | 08:33 | 08:35 | |
St.Pölten Central Station | 08:57 | 08:59 | |
Linz Central Station | 09:43 | 09:45 | |
Salzburg Central Station | 10:53 | 11:00 | |
Munich Central Station | 12:32 | ||
Changeover | |||
Munich Central Station | ICE596 | 12:46 | |
Augsburg main station | 13:16 | 13:18 | |
Ulm main station | 13:59 | 14:01 | |
Stuttgart Central Station | 14:43 | ||
Status: April 2025 |
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FAQ
Where can I book the ÖBB nightjet from Vienna to Stuttgart?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Vienna to Stuttgart at NS International, the German Railways and the ÖBB Buy
What does a couchette coach in the ÖBB nightjet Vienna-Stuttgart 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 Vienna-Stuttgart 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 Vienna to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart?
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.

Interrail and Eurail reservations
You can use the ÖBB nightjet with your Interrail/Eurail Pass. However, a reservation is required. In return, you save travelling time and the cost of an overnight stay in a hotel.
The costs for reservations are dynamic and depend on capacity utilisation. The prices quoted are per person in a bed and not per compartment.
Category | Price with Interrail/Eurail |
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Seat | from 5 EUR |
Couchette 6-person compartment | from 25 EUR |
Couchette car 4-person compartment | from 45 EUR |
Sleeping car 3-person compartment | from EUR 65 |
Sleeping car 2-person compartment | from 75 EUR |
Sleeping car 1 compartment | from 125 EUR |
Sleeping Car Deluxe 3 Compartment | from 75 EUR |
Sleeping Car Deluxe 2 Compartment | from 95 EUR |
Sleeping Car Deluxe 1 Compartment | from 150 EUR |
How to book a reservation with an Interrail/Eurail Pass
- Go to the website oebb.at and start a normal journey planner there.
- In the "Travellers" click on "Change" and enter the number of fellow travellers.
- Then select under "Discounts" the option "Interrail/Eurail - Globalpass" and assign them to each traveller individually.
- Pay attentionthat the tick next to "Seat reservation only" not is set.
- Then click on "Search for connections" to display trains with a reduced price for pass holders.
- By default, you will receive a Simple seat reservation displayed. If you prefer to travel in a couchette or sleeping car, you can click on "Upgrade" and select the type of bed you want.
Important notice:
If your Interrail or Eurail Pass is only valid for the 2nd class applies, you should no 1st class options on the ÖBB website. A seemingly favourable Upgrade for 5 EUR is in reality only the price difference when bookingnot for the ticket itself. Therefore stay with the Class of your passportto avoid unnecessary costs.
Interrail/Eurail Pass - discover Europe flexibly by train
The Interrail Pass (for Europeans) or Eurail Pass (for non-Europeans) is a train ticket that allows you unlimited travel through up to 33 European countries. Instead of buying individual tickets, you can use a single pass for several train journeys - ideal for flexible round trips, city breaks or backpacking adventures. Whether it's a spontaneous stopover or a longer journey: the Interrail/Eurail Pass offers you maximum freedom when travelling by train in Europe.
Night train and travel days: how it works with your Interrail/Eurail Pass
If you are travelling on an overnight train, the only thing that usually counts is a single day of travelling - namely the day of departure. This applies as long as you Do not change trains after midnight must. In this case, your Interrail or Eurail Pass covers the entire journey to your destination on the following day, even if you don't arrive until the next morning.
Important exception: changing trains after midnight
However, should a Train change after 00:00 necessary, you must two travelling days enter the day of the departure train and the calendar day of the connecting train after midnight. This is because every new train after 00:00 is considered a new journey and requires a separate valid day of travel.
Last day of validity of your passport
Also note: On your last day of validity you may no night train You can no longer use a travel pass that extends beyond midnight. The validity of your pass ends on this day at exactly 23:59. After that, no more travel days are available, even if your train would technically still be travelling.
Flight from Vienna to Stuttgart
Of course you can also fly the route from Vienna to Stuttgart. The flight takes around 2 hours. Plus the journey from Vienna city centre to the airport. The same in Stuttgart, 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 Budapest to Stuttgart, 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, at least in Stuttgart. It is simply a relaxed shape to travel. Definitely more relaxed and communicative than in a tightly squeezed plane.