ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)

ÖBB operates Railjet high-speed trains (up to 230 km/h) for daytime journeys across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. ÖBB also operates Nightjet sleeper trains to over 25 European cities including Amsterdam, Hamburg, Rome, Venice, Brussels, and Zurich. Both Railjet and Nightjet tickets are available on EuroTrain.

Economy has 2+2 seating with free WiFi and a family zone. First class has 2+1 leather seats with at-seat meal service and ÖBB Lounge access. Business class (€15-20 supplement over First) offers fully-reclining cradle seats in semi-private compartments with a complimentary welcome drink including Austrian sparkling wine.

Nightjet offers seats (cheapest), couchettes (4 or 6 berth bunks with breakfast), Mini Cabins (private solo pods on new generation trains), standard sleepers (1-3 beds with washbasin), and deluxe sleepers (1-2 beds with en suite shower and toilet). On new generation Nightjet, Comfort Plus adds a separate shower cubicle and extra floor space.

Breakfast is included with all couchette, Mini Cabin, and sleeper fares. In couchettes and Mini Cabins, you receive a Viennese breakfast (tea or coffee + roll with butter and jam). In sleeper compartments, breakfast is à la carte — you choose 6 items from a menu the evening before. A complimentary bottle of sparkling wine is also included in sleeper compartments.

The Mini Cabin is a private sleeping pod for solo travellers, available only on new generation Nightjet trains. It features a 190cm bed, locker for hand luggage, reading lamp, storage space, sliding table, and breakfast included. It offers more privacy than a couchette at a lower price than a sleeper. Currently available on routes including Hamburg–Vienna and Zurich–Hamburg.

Key Nightjet routes include Vienna–Hamburg, Vienna–Amsterdam, Vienna–Rome, Vienna–Venice, Munich–Rome, Munich–Venice, Zurich–Hamburg, Zurich–Amsterdam, Berlin–Vienna, Stuttgart–Venice, and Vienna–Brussels (3x/week). EuroNight partner services extend to Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

On Railjet: reservation is optional. Trains cannot sell out, but reserving a seat is recommended for peak times. On Nightjet: reservation is compulsory — you cannot board without one. Nightjet reservations are included in the ticket price.

Yes, on most trains. Railjet has 5-6 bicycle spaces per train (reservation mandatory). Domestic bike ticket costs 10% of full 2nd class fare (minimum €2). Folding bicycles up to 110×80×40cm travel free in multi-purpose compartments. On Nightjet, bikes can be transported in a bike bag.

Small animals travel free in transport containers. Larger dogs require a fare ticket, muzzle, and leash. Assistance dogs travel free without muzzle. On Nightjet, dogs are only permitted if the entire compartment is booked; small animals in transport boxes are allowed.

Yes. 83 long-distance trains daily have wheelchair-accessible coaches. An important benefit: wheelchair users with 2nd class tickets can travel in 1st class when wheelchair bays are located there. The Mobility Service Centre (+43 (0)5 1717-5) arranges assistance — notify 12 hours before departure. New Railjet NG has 3 wheelchair spaces with high and low-floor entrances.

ÖBB opens bookings up to 6 months (approximately 180 days) ahead. Sparschiene advance-purchase fares offer the lowest prices and sell out first. Nightjet fares are dynamic — prices increase as trains fill up. The ÖBB Vorteilscard (annual railcard) provides up to 50% off domestic fares and 15% off international.

ÖBB Lounges are available at 7 Austrian stations (Vienna Hbf, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Linz, Graz, Klagenfurt, Vienna Meidling). First class and Business class Railjet passengers can enter with a qualifying ticket. Nightjet sleeper ticket holders access lounges at Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck for up to 1.5 hours before departure or after arrival, with complimentary tea, coffee, beer, snacks, and WiFi.