Swedish night trains
There’s no better way to travel the vast distances of Sweden than by the comfort of a night train. Swedish rail companies SJ and VY offer one of the most modern night train services in Europe. There’s a variety of sleeping options to suit all needs from 6-bed couchette cabins to a 1st class private compartment with private WC and shower. Why not go on a killer whale safari in the Norwegian town of Narvik, experience the northern lights in Kiruna or hit the slopes at Sweden’s largest ski resort in Åre. The adventure that awaits you is only a train ride away.
Domestic Swedish night train routes
SJ operates night trains to travel directly to Sweden’s major cities such as Gothenburg, Östersund, Luleå, Stockholm, and Malmö. For domestic Snälltåget trains, see here. Connections are available upon arrival to smaller popular towns such as Are, Kiruna, Narvik (Norway), and Sundsvall. All these domestic night trains have refreshment facilities offering hearty hot and cold meals, drinks, snacks, and a full breakfast. You can also bring your own food along on this overnight journey. Bicycles are not permitted aboard domestic Swedish night trains due to safety regulations and skis are allowed but must be in a case.
Domestic SJ night trains:
- Gothenburg – Sundsvall – Östersund – Duved (D 74/D 75 and D 70/D 71)
- Stockholm – Sundsvall – Östersund – Duved (D 70/D 71)
- Stockholm – Sundsvall – Umeå (D 74/D 75 and D 77/D 71)
- Malmö – Stockholm (D 1/D 2)
- Stockholm – Sundsvall – Umeå – Luleå (D 91/D 92)
- Stockholm – Sundsvall – Umeå – Boden – Narvik (Norway) (D 93/D 94)
International SJ night trains:
- Stockholm – Malmö – Copenhagen Airport – Hamburg – Berlin (EN 346/EN 345)
- Stockholm – Malmö – Copenhagen Ørestad – Hamburg – Berlin (Snälltåget)
- Malmö – Copenhagen Airport – Basel (EN 472/473)
- From 15 April 2026
Reservations
Reservations on the SJ night trains are compulsory, even when you have a 1st class Pass. We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible.
How to make reservations for the SJ night train
- Learn about how and where to book seats, checkout our page How do I book seats.
- Find out how much a reservation costs on our page about reservation fees
Facilities and services
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Disabled facilities
- Newspapers/magazines
- Restaurant/bistro
Facilities may differ per train and route.
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Travel tip: Passengers with a 1st class Pass and a valid 1st class seat reservation to travel on an SJ train on the same day can take advantage of the SJ lounge in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. These lounges offer a relaxed environment to wait, have some food or a drink or use the WiFi to get online before you depart on your journey.
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