Routes on which the Nightjet of the new generation is running

Since December 2023, the new generation NightJets have been in operation. The new night trains currently run in Austria, Germany, and Italy.

Niklas Jäggi

Niklas Jäggi

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Routes on which the Nightjet of the new generation is running
The Mini cabins in the Nightjet of the new generation (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger)

Since December 2023, the Nightjets of the new generation have been in operation. The ÖBB's new night trains are so popular that people are willing to take detours just to enjoy travelling in them. By now, the new Nightjets are running on various routes – time for an update (Fall 2025).

On which routes you can enjoy the new Nightjet.

As of November 2025, the new Nightjets operate on the following routes:

Currently uncertain, but planned:

  • Zurich to Amsterdam (NJ 402) – this connection will get new carriages with ensuite douches and toilettes, however, not the new Nightjet yet
  • Amsterdam to Zurich (NJ 403) – this connection will get new carriages with ensuite douches and toilettes, however, not the new Nightjet yet

Overall, ÖBB will receive 24 new Nightjet trains by mid‑2026 (the original order covered 33 trainsets, part of which will now be used in daytime service as Railjet). These trains will operate in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.

What happens to the old wagons?

The deployment of the new Nightjets also positively impacts countries and routes where the new trains are not in service: ÖBB is modernizing some of the older, released rolling stock (keyword: Nightjet Upgrade) and deploying it on other routes.

Thanks to the modernized Nightjets, you can already travel more comfortably between Zurich and Hamburg / Hamburg and Zurich. Additionally, since 2023, there has been a night train once again connecting Paris and Berlin / Berlin and Paris. Unfortunately, these were now cancelled due to a lack of governmental subsidies.

This is worth taking a detour (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger).
This is worth taking a detour (Photo: ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger).

The key facts about the new Nightjets at a glance

The Nightjets of the new generation stand out for their high level of comfort and privacy. A highlight is the mini cabins for solo travellers. Here, you can find detailed information about the comfort categories and images.

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