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Night train Zürich – Amsterdam
(ÖBB NJ 402 + NJ 403)

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    Statistics

    845 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 77 km/h

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

    this night train: 21

    bus: 22 (1 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)

    plane: 389 (18 times as much)

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    NJ 402


    • 21:59

    • 23:16

    • 23:23

    • 00:05

    • 00:41

    • 05:21

    • 05:44

    • 06:14

    • 06:30

    • 06:39

    • 07:43

    • 08:29

    • 08:59

    Zürich to Amsterdam

    Times may vary

    Trip duration 11:00

    NJ 403


    • 21:01

    • 21:27

    • 22:01

    • 22:56

    • 23:04

    • 23:19

    • 23:45

    • 00:13

    • 04:50

    • 05:26

    • 06:11

    • 06:21

    • 08:05

    Amsterdam to Zürich

    Times may vary

    Trip duration 11:04

    Train information

    Seats
    Couchette
    Sleeper

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

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    Night train Zürich – Amsterdam

    Take the night train on your next trip to Zürich or Amsterdam!

    Have you ever travelled by night train to Zürich or Amsterdam? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 845 km long train journey emits approximately 18 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 402 + NJ 403 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 – timetable information

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

    NJ 402 –

    Night train NJ 402 departs from at 21:59, and arrives at at 08:59. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 11:00 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.

    NJ 403 –

    The return trip, night train NJ 403, departs from at 21:01, and arrives at at 08:05. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 11:04 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.

    Buy tickets for the night train from Zürich to Amsterdam

    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.