New timetable for the Euronight Berlin–Stockholm
From September 2026, the EN 344 / 345 will be run by a new operator. Route, timetable, and cabin categories at a glance.
Two night trains connect Berlin to Stockholm via Hamburg: the private Snälltåget and the SJ Euronight, operated by the Swedish state railway, SJ. The SJ Euronight launched in September 2022 – with sleeping cars, which sets it apart from the Snälltåget – and has been subsidised by the Swedish government ever since. When this funding expired in summer 2026, SJ withdrew from the operation. For a short time, it seemed to be the end of the line for the connection.
But RDC Deutschland, which already provided the rolling stock and staff for the train on behalf of SJ, is taking over the operation independently from this September. The Hamburg-based railway company is now continuing the service under the name RDC Euronight – with a slightly reduced timetable. This has now been published, and tickets are also available until the end of the service period in mid-December.
Route and timetable
The train runs three times a week in both directions. As EN 344, it departs from Berlin at 18:39 on Mondays and Fridays, and from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof at 21:53 on Wednesdays, Mondays, and Fridays – arriving at Stockholm Central the next morning around 09:45 (a journey of about 15 hours).
Heading back towards Berlin, the EN 345 departs from Stockholm Central at 17:29 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arriving at Berlin Gesundbrunnen at 08:56. On Thursdays and Saturdays it goes all the way to Berlin, while on Tuesdays it only goes as far as Hamburg.
Along the way, the train stops in Padborg, Copenhagen Airport, Lund, Hässleholm, Alvesta, Nässjö, Linköping, and Norrköping, among other places.
Cabin categories
Sleeping car 1st class
Maximum comfort. The private compartment has room for up to three people, with wide, made-up beds. The compartment has its own shower and toilet. Breakfast is included in the ticket price and is served directly to your compartment.
Sleeping car 2nd class
Compartments for two people, with a private washbasin and a 230V socket in the compartment; the toilet is located in the corridor. The compartment can be booked for private use or shared – if you share, you can choose between a women-only and a mixed compartment. Breakfast is also included.
Couchette car
Compartments for up to six people, which can be booked as a private compartment or as a single couchette. Each berth comes with a pillow, sheet, and blanket. For sleeping, the seats are converted into berths. Washrooms and toilets are available in the car.
Seating car
The most affordable option. The seating car has compartments for up to six people as well as open-plan carriages. Power sockets are available, and a seat reservation is included in the ticket. Toilets are located in the vestibules of the car.
Booking
Tickets for the RDC Euronight Berlin–Stockholm can be booked via nachtexpress.de. Find your connection in our handy search engine – we'll redirect you:
Frequently asked questions
Luggage
One piece of luggage is allowed per person – maximum 90 × 60 × 40 cm and 20 kg. For bulky luggage (up to 140 × 90 × 40 cm), you will need to book a private compartment. Bicycles are considered special luggage and must be stowed within the standard dimensions.
Interrail & Eurail
With a valid Interrail or Eurail Pass, you get a discount on the daily rate. You still need to book a ticket – the pass alone is not enough. Bookings made with a pass discount can neither be rebooked nor cancelled.
Pets
Pets must be declared at the time of booking. Small animals (birds, rabbits, guinea pigs) travel in a sealed carrier. Dogs and larger animals can only travel if you book a private compartment in a couchette or sleeping car. Up to two animals are allowed, and the fee is EUR 40, payable on board. Assistance dogs travel free of charge and are allowed outside the compartment – you must carry the relevant documentation.
Passengers with reduced mobility
The RDC Euronight has wheelchair-accessible compartments. Advance registration by email to info@nachtexpress.de is required. Passengers with severe disabilities and any necessary companions receive discounted fares.
Bicycles
Bicycles can be taken as regular luggage if they are dismantled or folded and packed in a suitable bike bag – maximum 90 × 60 × 40 cm and 20 kg (bike and bag combined). If you exceed these dimensions, the bicycle must be transported as special luggage.
Further questions are answered directly on nachtexpress.de.
