FAQ
Here you will find frequently asked questions and answers about your journey with the RDC EuroNight from Berlin and Hamburg to Stockholm – and back.
For a quick overview, we have compiled the most important information on booking, carriage categories, comfort on board, and other travel topics for you.
Do you have further questions or suggestions? Then feel free to write to us at info@nachtexpress.de with the subject “Q&A”.
General Information
The RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm is an international night train that comfortably transports you overnight between Sweden, Denmark and Germany. You can travel alone, as a couple, with family or in a group and choose from various comfort classes, ranging from the budget seat carriage to the 1st class sleeper with en suite shower/WC.
The exact traffic days, times and detailed information can be found here on our website:
Starting in mid-March 2027, the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm will operate on the following days of the week:
- Monday: from Stockholm to Hamburg
- Wednesday: from Hamburg to Stockholm
- Thursday: from Stockholm to Berlin
- Friday: from Berlin to Stockholm
- Saturday: from Stockholm to Hamburg
- Sunday: from Hamburg to Stockholm
Boarding and alighting in both directions is possible at the following stations:
- Stockholm Central
- Norrköpings Central
- Linköpings Central
- Nässjö Central
- Alvesta
- Hässleholm
- Mölndals nedre (only on the following weekends: 11-12 Sep, 23-24 Oct, 20-21 Nov, 5 Dec 2026)
- Lund Central
- Københavns Lufthavn
- Padborg
- Hamburg Hbf
- Berlin Gesundbrunnen
- Berlin-Lichtenberg
If you, as the holder of the booking, board first, other fellow travellers booked for the compartment can also board at later stops.
Support is provided by our customer service at the following e-mail address: info@nachtexpress.de
Please include your booking number, travel date, and a detailed description of the lost item. The customer service team will get back to you promptly with further information.
Booking
Tickets can conveniently be booked online on this website.
Early booking is especially recommended during holiday periods.
When booking the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm, you can choose from three comfort categories:
- Seating car
- Couchette car
- Sleeper car 1st class and 2nd class
Seating car
The seating car is the most economical travel option on the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm. Seat allocations are possible in compartments or open-plan cars. Seats are assigned systemically and cannot be selected individually. Washrooms and toilets are located in the vestibules of the cars and are available to all passengers. Additionally, the cars are equipped with power outlets.
Couchette car
The sleeperette car offers a comfortable way to spend the night on the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm.
Options include:
- Single places in shared compartments; both ladies-only and mixed compartments are offered
- Compartments for exclusive use
The seats are converted into berths in the evening, and blankets, pillows, and sheets are provided. Washrooms and toilets are located in the vestibules of the cars and are available to all passengers. Additionally, the cars are equipped with power outlets. The sleeperette cars are air-conditioned and the compartments can be locked from the inside.
Sleeper car
The sleeper car is the most comfortable travel category on the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm. You travel in a lockable compartment with full beds, which are freshly made before departure. All compartments are air-conditioned and offer exclusive privacy and comfort.
The equipment varies depending on the category:
1st Class Sleeper car:
- Private compartment for exclusive use
- For up to 3 travelling together
- Private en suite bathroom with shower and toilet
- Power outlet
- Breakfast with hot drink included in the price
2nd Class Sleeper car:
- Compartment for up to 2 persons
- In shared compartments, guests can choose between ladies-only or mixed compartments subject to availability
- Washbasin in the compartment
- Power outlet
- Toilet and washrooms in the corridor
- Breakfast with hot drink included in the price
Yes, couchette and sleeper compartments can be booked for exclusive use as a private compartment, subject to availability.
In shared couchette or 2nd class sleeper compartments, there is the option to choose between ladies' or mixed compartments.
When paying by credit card, additional authentication by your bank may be required (e.g. via a banking app, SMS or another 3D Secure procedure). Please complete all authentication steps requested by your bank.
If the payment cannot be completed despite successful authentication, please check your card settings or contact your bank.
Our trains generally have wheelchair-accessible compartments. However, we are currently unable to offer travel for passengers using a wheelchair.
A suitable mobility assistance service at the stations is required to ensure safe boarding and alighting, as well as in unforeseen situations during the journey. This service is currently not guaranteed at the stations we serve in Sweden. Therefore, travel with a wheelchair is currently not possible.
When travelling with transfers, we recommend allowing at least two hours between connections to avoid unnecessary time pressure and to ensure a smooth transition between trains.
RDC Deutschland collaborates with several European railway companies in this regard to offer support even in such cases. The aim is to enable the continuation of the journey and reaching the final destination.
In the event of a missed connecting train, on-site staff or the customer service of the respective railway company should be contacted for further assistance.
Discounts
The Interrail Pass is a train pass valid in 33 European countries.
Interrail Passes are issued in the name of the pass holder and are non-transferable.
You can choose between two types of passes:
- Continuous Pass: Unlimited travel on a specified number of consecutive days
- Flexi Pass: A specified number of travel days within a defined period
For more information about the Interrail Global Pass, please visit the Interrail website at www.interrail.com , where you can also purchase your pass.
Yes, Interrail is valid on the RDC EuroNight. It can only be used with an Interrail Global Pass. A paid reservation is also required.
Unfortunately, the German Rail Pass, OCP Denmark, and OCP Sweden are currently not valid on the RDC EuroNight.
How to book your reservation on www.nachtexpress.de:
- Go to the online booking section on www.nachtexpress.de and select your preferred train connection, number of passengers and travel date.
- Select your preferred accommodation category and the INTERRAIL fare category.
- Complete the booking process.
Important information for overnight travel with the Interrail Global Pass:
A reservation is required for the journey you wish to take. The entire journey must take place within the validity period of your Interrail Pass.
If you are travelling with a Global Flexi Pass, the night train's departure date must be entered as a travel day. The pass will then be valid for the entire journey until you leave the train the following day.
Interrail reservations are available for individual seats in the seating carriage, individual berths in a couchette carriage, and individual berths in a 2nd-class sleeping carriage.
Private compartments in couchette and sleeping carriages are not available for Interrail passengers. This also applies to private compartments in 1st-class sleeping carriages.
- Individual seat in the seating carriage: €18 to/from Berlin, €16 to/from Hamburg
- Individual berth in a couchette carriage (6 berths): €37 to/from Berlin, €33 to/from Hamburg
- Individual berth in a sleeping carriage (2 beds): €85 to/from Berlin, €76 to/from Hamburg
- Download the Rail Planner app
- Download the latest version of the Rail Planner app from the App Store or Google Play. - Add your Pass
- Open the app and go to My Pass.
- Tap "Add your Pass".
- Enter your surname and Pass number (you can find the number in your confirmation email).
- Please note: Accuracy is important. Capitalisation and spaces must match the information on your pass.
- Multiple passes can be stored on the same device. - Link your journey
- Create a new journey in the app or select an existing one.
- Each pass requires its own journey. If you are travelling with multiple passes, journeys can be duplicated. - Activate your Pass
- Enter your passport or ID details and select your start date.
- Your Pass can be activated up to the day of travel, but it must be activated before boarding the train. - Plan and add journeys
- Use the journey planner in the app to search for train connections.
- Save connections to your journey and add them to your Pass. - Show your ticket
- In My Pass, tap "Show Ticket" so that the ticket can be scanned.
- Your ID document must match the personal details stored on your Pass.
- If multiple passengers are travelling with passes on the same device, each ticket must be shown separately.
Passengers with severe disabilities and their accompanying persons are eligible for a discount on their journey with the RDC EuroNight. To plan and book your journey, please contact us at info@nachtexpress.de well in advance of your travel date.
Travelling children under 6 years old travel free of charge, provided no own seat or bed is claimed. If an own place is needed, a regular ticket at the child rate must be booked.
Children from their 6th birthday until 1 day before their 15th birthday receive a 50% discount on the regular fare. Children and adolescents up to and including 15 years old are not allowed to travel unaccompanied on the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm. It is recommended to carry a signed consent form from the guardians even for 16-year-olds.
Students receive a 10% discount on the regular fare. A valid student ID at the time of travel must be presented during the journey.
Seniors from 60 years of age receive a 10% discount on the regular fare. Proof of age must be provided during the journey.
For group bookings, please reach out to info@nachtexpress.de to check availability and possible conditions.
Luggage
Storage space on the train is limited. No liability is accepted for luggage. For safety reasons, boarding will only be permitted if the luggage regulations are observed.
When bringing luggage on board, the following maximum permitted size per passenger must be observed:
- 1 item of luggage (max. 90 × 60 × 40 cm) weighing no more than 20 kg.
- In addition, 1 small personal item (e.g., a backpack or a small bag) is permitted. It must be small enough to be safely stowed at your seat or on your reclining seat and must not obstruct any doors or emergency exits.
Luggage is to be stored in your own sleeper or couchette compartment under the bed or in the compartment above the compartment door; there is no separate luggage room. Therefore, you must be able to transport your luggage yourself and stow it securely in your own compartment; passageways and escape routes must remain clear at all times. In standard carriages, luggage is to be stowed on the luggage racks provided or under the seats.
Prams must be folded up before boarding and stowed in such a way that doors and escape routes remain clear.
Wheelchairs or mobility aids must be folded up when transported as luggage and stowed in the designated areas. Passengers with reduced mobility should contact info@nachtexpress.de to plan or book their journey on the RDC EuroNight.
Sports equipment such as skis or golf clubs must be transported in suitable bags and secured to prevent them from falling over.
Larger musical instruments may be carried in suitable transport cases and must be placed in accordance with the instructions of the train crew.
To carry special luggage, you must book an additional couchette in a couchette car or a sleeper compartment for your sole use (private compartment). This includes, among other things, bicycles and all items of luggage exceeding the permitted dimensions of 90 x 60 x 40 cm. Special luggage must be securely packed and stowed in such a way that all passengers feel comfortable and operations on board remain smooth. The dimensions of each item of special luggage must not exceed 140 x 90 x 40 cm.
For safety reasons, no dangerous items are allowed to be carried. This particularly includes flammable or explosive materials as well as items that may pose a danger to other passengers or train operations.
Also excluded are motorised vehicles or items that cannot be safely stored on the train due to their size.
Bicycles may be transported as regular luggage items provided they are disassembled or folded and stored in an appropriate bicycle bag. The maximum dimensions of 90 × 60 × 40 cm and a total weight of 20 kg (including bicycle and bag) must not be exceeded.
If these dimensions are exceeded, the bicycle can alternatively be transported as special luggage (see Special Luggage)
Train Accommodation
The dimensions of the berths and beds vary depending on the carriage and berth position:
Couchette carriage:
- Lower berths: 185 × 67 cm
- Middle berths: 180 × 60 cm
- Upper berths: 175 × 63 cm
Sleeping carriage:
- Lower and middle beds: 185 × 75 cm
The dimensions may vary slightly depending on the type of carriage.
In the sleeper car, the beds are already freshly made up, bed linen and towels are provided.
In the couchette car, sheets, blankets, and pillows are available in each compartment.
In the seating car, no bed linen is provided.
Aside from the fixed fold-out bars on the loungers in the couchette compartment, no further safety options can be provided. For safe sleeping, we recommend that parents take a small child into the lower bed for safety reasons.
Power outlets are available in all carriages.
On the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm there is no Wi-Fi available. We recommend downloading required content such as films, music or other digital media before your journey.
The sleeping and couchette cars are equipped with heating as well as air conditioning.
The sleeping and couchette compartments can be locked from the inside.
Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm. This applies to both the compartments and all other areas of the train.
Violations may result in exclusion from continuing the journey.
Taking Pets On Board
Yes, the carriage of pets on the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm is generally possible; however, regulations apply to ensure the safety and comfort of all travellers.
The rules for carrying pets on the train differentiate between small pets in carrying containers and dogs.
Dogs must generally be declared at the time of booking.
Small pets no larger than a house cat are allowed to travel provided they are kept in a suitable, closed transport container. The transport container must not exceed the size of a standard piece of luggage (90 x 60 x 40 cm) and must remain closed throughout the entire journey. The animal must be kept inside the transport container during the journey and is not allowed to move freely in the compartment or train.
Dogs, may only be brought along in designated private compartments in 2nd-class couchette cars or sleeper cars. When booking a 1st-class private compartment, larger pets are currently not permitted.
Up to two dogs may travel inside the private compartment. The animals must remain on the floor of the compartment throughout the entire journey and are not permitted to lie on beds or seats. A fee of 40 EUR is charged for bringing up to two dogs in a private compartment. Traveling with dogs requires a reservation and is recorded during the online booking process.
Assistance dogs, guide dogs and service dogs, as defined by the applicable legal provisions, are carried free of charge. They may also accompany their owners outside private compartments. The necessary proof must be presented on request.
When travelling across borders between Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, the respective national entry requirements for pets must be observed.
Generally, a valid pet passport is required, which among other things includes proof of rabies vaccination. The specific requirements may vary depending on the country and type of animal.
We recommend informing yourself about the applicable regulations of the destination and transit countries before departure.
Catering
In the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm there is a catering service available between departure and midnight as well as from 6 o'clock in the morning.
During the journey, our service team offers a selection of drinks and cold and hot snacks as an on-board service.
In the sleeping car, breakfast with a hot drink is already included in the travel price.
In the couchette or seated carriage, breakfast is not included. However, there is the possibility to reserve breakfast for the next morning in advance from the onboard service team – while supplies last.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to offer a 100% gluten-free or completely vegan breakfast. It is recommended to bring suitable own provisions if needed.
Own food and drinks may be brought on board.
Please note that this does not apply to alcoholic beverages.
Rebooking & Cancellation
The possibilities and conditions for rebooking depend on the price category booked.
Trips booked with the Saver Fare or the Interrail Discount generally cannot be changed to another date. Trips booked at the Standard Fare can be flexibly changed to another travel date up to 1 day before departure (subject to availability).
A one-time fee of 5 EUR per passenger and journey applies for rebookings.
Please contact the EuroNight customer service at info@nachtexpress.de for rebookings.
The cancellation options and conditions depend on the price category booked.
Travels booked as Saver Fare or with the Interrail discount generally cannot be cancelled. Travels booked at the standard fare can be cancelled up to 1 day before departure.
The following fees apply for cancellations depending on the time of cancellation prior to the booked departure per booking:
- Up to 30 days before departure: 10% of the purchase price
- Up to 15 days before departure: 30% of the purchase price
- Up to 5 days before departure: 50% of the purchase price
- Up to 1 day before departure: 70% of the purchase price
Cancellation or refund on the day of the planned departure or after the train has departed is generally excluded, regardless of the ticket category chosen.
Passenger Rights for Train Delays
The RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm is subject to the uniform passenger rights across Europe according to EU Regulation (EU) 2021/782.
To apply for compensation or a refund, please contact info@nachtexpress.de. The application must be submitted in writing and include all relevant travel information. This specifically includes the ticket number, the name of the booker, as well as contact details and bank information for the refund.
Alternatively, a direct submission via the form on the website here is possible.