Night train Berlin – Paris
(ÖBB NJ 40424 + NJ 40469)

Night train Berlin – Paris

Take the night train on your next trip to Berlin or Paris!

Have you ever travelled by night train to Berlin or Paris? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 1168 km long train journey emits approximately 35 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

When travelling with the NJ 40424 + NJ 40469 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• Normal seats: The cheapest option
• Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
• Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

Onboard, snacks and drinks are sold, and plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed. Special compartments and boarding facilities for passengers in wheelchairs are available.

Travel by night train between Germany and France – timetable information

Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

Germany to France: NJ 40424 Berlin Hbf – Paris Est

Night train NJ 40424 departs from Berlin Hbf at 20:18, and arrives at Paris Est at 10:24. It has intermediate stops in Berlin Südkreuz, Halle/Saale Hbf and Erfurt. The total trip duration is 14:06 hours. The train leaves Berlin every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

France to Germany: NJ 40469 Paris Est – Berlin Hbf

The return trip, night train NJ 40469, departs from Paris Est at 19:12, and arrives at Berlin Hbf at 08:26. It has intermediate stops in Erfurt, Halle/Saale Hbf and Berlin Südkreuz. The total trip duration is 13:14 hours. The train leaves Paris every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Buy tickets for the night train from Berlin to Paris

This night train line is operated by ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.