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

    Berlin Ostbahnhof – Berlin Hbf – Göttingen – Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe – Strasbourg – Paris Est

    Statistics

    1168 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 84 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 11

    bus: 22 (2 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (18 times as much)

    plane: 389 (35 times as much)

    NJ 40424

    • Berlin Ostbahnhof
      18:55
    • Berlin Hbf
      19:08
    • Göttingen
      21:37
    • Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
      22:08
    • Strasbourg
      05:00
    • Paris Est
      09:38

    Berlin to Paris

    Trip duration 14:43

    NJ 40469

    • Paris Est
      19:12
    • Strasbourg
      00:01
    • Frankfurt (Main) Süd
      03:19
    • Erfurt Hbf
      05:49
    • Halle (Saale) Hbf
      07:06
    • Berlin Südkreuz
      08:21
    • Berlin Hbf
      08:26

    Paris to Berlin

    Trip duration 13:14

    Train information

    Seats
    Couchette
    Sleeper
    Plugs available
    Low barrier

    ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG
    https://personenverkehr.oebb.at

    book here

    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)

    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 Ostbahnhof – Paris Est

    Night train NJ 40424 departs from Berlin Ostbahnhof at 18:55, and arrives at Paris Est at 09:38. It has intermediate stops in Berlin Hbf, Göttingen, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Strasbourg. The total trip duration is 14:43 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 Strasbourg, Frankfurt (Main) Süd, Erfurt Hbf, 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.