How early to arrive for Nightjet?


How early to arrive for Nightjet? Please take your seat at least 15 minutes before the train's departure. Otherwise, your reservation is void. If you wish to change to a higher travel category (e.g. from a seating carriage to a couchette coach), please contact the train personnel. If there are free spaces, it is possible to change for an extra payment.


How much luggage can you take on Nightjet?

There is no luggage-limit for NightJet-services but the luggage room in the compartments might be limited. You can stow your luggage above the corridor door and under your bed.


Is there WiFi on Nightjet trains?

There was originally no WiFi on Nightjet trains, but in 2021 the first sleeping-car was fitted with WiFi and it is gradually being rolled out.


Does Nightjet have chargers?

A modern passenger information system keeps you up to date with the latest travel information. Alongside conventional plug sockets, there are also USB charging options and an inductive charging station for a wide range of electronic devices.


Are there showers on Nightjet?

Sanitary facilities Every sleeper cabin features toilets and showers (exception NJ Zurich - Amsterdam: toilets only). Every sleeper cabin compartment features a wash basin, deluxe compartments additionally come with their own toilet and shower.


Can you sleep in Nightjet?

Depending on your preferred level of comfort, you can travel overnight in a seating carriage, couchette or sleeper cabin. Additional beverages/snacks are available for purchase from the service team.


What is the difference between a Nightjet couchette and sleeper?

Sleepers include a bed and usually a private washbasin, towels and bed linen and can accommodate up to four passengers in single, double, or 3-person compartments. Couchettes offer simple overnight accommodation that sleeps up to six people on bunks, with a pillow and blanket provided.


What do you wear on a sleeper train?

Most rooms do have some means of temperature control, but on sometimes the settings are not very reliable. The temperature at night in the berth can drop quickly. The most practical advice for all-year-round sleeper travel is to always wear loose-fitting clothes that you can easily move around in.


Are sleeper trains worth it?

Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it's easy to see why; they're more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it's your first time on a sleeper train.


Are sleeper trains noisy?

And then there's the noise; blimey, it's a loud business. The whole thing is, in fact, very much like trying to fall asleep while on a moving train… Anyway, that's beside the point. The incredible thing about sleeper trains is that they give you back time – the most precious of commodities when staying grounded.


What is the longest sleeper train in the US?

Texas Eagle Amtrak's longest route (and the longest in America), this three-night, 65-hour journey follows a path first established by the Pacific Railway in 1948, passing some pretty amazing sights: from the Ozarks to Little Rock along the Mississippi River, then into the vast expanse of the Texan countryside.