There currently are a variety of options to travel by night train from Hamburg (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany), taking between approximately 7 and 9 hours: Namely the IC 60471 and the NJ 471. These lines are operated by DB and ÖBB.

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DB

Does Deutsche Bahn still operate night trains?

Deutsche Bahn (DB) exited the actual night train business in 2016. However, it operates around a dozen Intercity and Eurocity trains that run exclusively at night.

What are the travel conditions like on these trains?

In these night trains, there are only first and second class seats. The lights stay on all the time and there is no way to recline the seats.

ÖBB

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) operate the Nightjet and Euronight trains (the latter together with other national railway agencies).

What types of carriages are available on ÖBB trains?

The ÖBB usually offer three types of carriages in their night trains: seats, couchettes, and sleepers.

What's the difference between seats, couchettes, and sleeper cars?

While seats are only for the bravest, couchettes and sleepers offer a more comfortable journey. The couchettes usually feature simple and rather narrow berths, while the sleepers boast beds with duvets and pillows and sometimes even a private bathroom. Couchettes can hold up to six people, whereas sleepers are private compartments for one to three people.

What amenities do sleeper cars offer?

They sometimes include a private bathroom or even a shower, sometimes only a sink.

For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 20 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!

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Wed, 10.09.2025

from 38 EUR

Thu, 11.09.2025

from 48 EUR

Fri, 12.09.2025

from 38 EUR

Sat, 13.09.2025

from 38 EUR

Sun, 14.09.2025

from 140 EUR

Mon, 15.09.2025

from 20 EUR

Tue, 16.09.2025

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