ÖBB
Innsbruck Hbf – Jenbach – Wörgl Hbf – Kufstein – Rosenheim – München Hbf – Augsburg Hbf – Nürnberg Hbf – Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe – Göttingen – Hannover Hbf – Hamburg Harburg – Hamburg Hbf – Hamburg Altona
Statistics
1112 km route distance
Average travel speed of 87 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 14
bus: 22 (1.5 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (13 times as much)
plane: 389 (27 times as much)
NJ 40420
- Innsbruck Hbf
20:46 - Jenbach
21:06 - Wörgl Hbf
21:23 - Kufstein
21:35 - Rosenheim
21:59 - München Hbf
22:52 - Augsburg Hbf
23:25 - Nürnberg Hbf
01:42 - Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
05:44 - Göttingen
06:09 - Hannover Hbf
07:05 - Hamburg Harburg
08:30 - Hamburg Hbf
08:47 - Hamburg Altona
09:06
Innsbruck to Hamburg
Trip duration 12:20
NJ 40491
- Hamburg Altona
19:56 - Hamburg Hbf
20:10 - Hannover Hbf
21:57 - Göttingen
22:59 - Augsburg Hbf
06:24 - München Ost
07:22 - Rosenheim
08:04 - Wörgl Hbf
08:37 - Jenbach
08:53 - Innsbruck Hbf
09:14
Hamburg to Innsbruck
Trip duration 13:18

Train information
Night train Innsbruck – Hamburg
Take the night train on your next trip to Innsbruck or Hamburg!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Innsbruck or Hamburg? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 1112 km long train journey emits approximately 27 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 40420 + NJ 40491 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)
Travel by night train between Austria and Germany – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
Austria to Germany: NJ 40420 Innsbruck Hbf – Hamburg Altona
Night train NJ 40420 departs from Innsbruck Hbf at 20:46, and arrives at Hamburg Altona at 09:06. It has intermediate stops in Jenbach, Wörgl Hbf, Kufstein, Rosenheim, München Hbf, Augsburg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, Göttingen, Hannover Hbf, Hamburg Harburg and Hamburg Hbf. The total trip duration is 12:20 hours. The train runs daily.
Germany to Austria: NJ 40491 Hamburg Altona – Innsbruck Hbf
The return trip, night train NJ 40491, departs from Hamburg Altona at 19:56, and arrives at Innsbruck Hbf at 09:14. It has intermediate stops in Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Göttingen, Augsburg Hbf, München Ost, Rosenheim, Wörgl Hbf and Jenbach. The total trip duration is 13:18 hours. The train runs daily.
Buy tickets for the night train from Innsbruck to Hamburg
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.