Berlin Night Express train

Not only is the Berlin Night Express the only direct train link from Germany to Sweden but it also offers a unique travel experience as part of the journey involves the train traveling onboard a ferry through the Baltic Sea. You don’t need to worry about airport check in or stressful traffic; you can relax and have a full night’s sleep awaking in the heart of either Berlin or Malmö and all this in less than 10 hours.

Berlin Night Express night train route

This train operates limited services. It runs only on certain weekends and holidays between April and June. From June 24 to August 18 there are weekly departures. Check the Snälltåget website for up-to-date schedules.

This train does not run after August 18. If you plan to travel from Germany to Sweden on a regular service (not the Berlin Night Express) you need to travel via Denmark. If your pass is not valid in Denmark you will have to pay extra for the portion of your travels in Denmark.

From Malmö (Central) and from Berlin (Hbf) the train departs on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The Berlin Night Express is the only direct train connecting Germany and Sweden and runs on the following routes:

Berlin - Malmö

Reservations

We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible. Please note that this train runs only in high season:

From April to June only on certain weekends and holidays
Weekly departurers from June 24 to August 18

If you book this train on the day of its departure, please note that you can only do so until 5 p.m.

On board the Berlin Night Express, sheets, blankets and pillows are provided. Beverages and light meals can be ordered and served in the compartment. During the ferry crossing hot meals are also available for purchase. For traveling on this night train, your Eurail pass needs to valid in Sweden.

Please note: only holders of Sweden One Country Passes or Global Passes can travel on trains operated by SJ .

How to make reservations for the Berlin Night Express

You can reserve your sleeping accommodation on the Berlin Night Express in the following ways:

Through our reservation service
By visiting the Snälltåget website and using the promotional code "EURAIL".
By calling the Deutsche Bahn booking center (+49 1806 996 633 - press '9' in the German menu). Open 24/7.
At the train station. Keep in mind that trains can become full during busy times.