To Switzerland and Austria by night train
The night train is the best way to travel to Switzerland and Austria quickly and comfortably. You board the train in the Netherlands in the evening and the next morning you will arrive at your destination fit and rested. Who wouldn't want that?
To the Swiss Alps with the Nightjet
Switzerland is not just a winter wonderland. In summer, it transforms into a hiker’s paradise with green alpine meadows, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking mountain panoramas. Thanks to the Nightjet to Basel and Zurich, you can start your alpine holiday rested and ready for adventure. From these hubs, the Swiss rail network whisks you into the heart of the mountains. Below you'll find Swiss summer destinations easily reachable by train, perfect for walking, hiking, biking or simply relaxing.
Do you want to know if there is a station near your hotel? Check the map on the All destinations page.
From Nightjet station Basel
| Area | Village/town | End station train | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungfrau Region | Grindelwald | Grindelwald | Iconic hikes like the Eiger Trail, views of Jungfraujoch |
| Jungfrau Region | Wengen | Lauterbrunnen + mountain train | Car-free village, gateway to the Lauterbrunnen Valley |
| Adelboden-Lenk | Adelboden | Frutigen + bus | Panoramic ridge hikes, waterfalls |
| Adelboden-Lenk | Lenk | Zweisimmen | Family-friendly, gentle valley walks |
| Gstaad | Gstaad | Gstaad | Chic alpine town, scenic walking routes |
| Engelberg-Titlis | Engelberg | Engelberg | Titlis Glacier walk, monastery and via ferrata |
From Nightjet station Zürich
| Area | Village/town | End station train | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davos Klosters | Grindelwald | Davos Platz | High-altitude trails, lakes and events |
| Davos Klosters | Klosters | Klosters Platz | Traditional charm, easy access to valleys |
| Flims-Laax-Falera | Flims / Laax | Chur + bus | Famous for turquoise Caumasee and UNESCO Tectonic Arena |
| Arosa | Arosa | Arosa | Bear sanctuary, alpine lake, ridge hikes |
| Lenzerheide | Lenzerheide | Chur + bus | Mountain biking, Heidsee lake, hiking |
| Andermatt | Andermatt | Göschenen + mountain railway | Five-lake hikes, alpine passes |
| Engadin / St. Moritz | St. Moritz | St. Moritz | High alpine plateau, lakes, world-class hiking routes |
| Engadin / St. Moritz | Pontresina / Celerina | Pontresina / Celerina | Glacier walks, Ibex watching |
To the mountains and green meadows in Austria
Below you will find all areas that you can easily reach by night train. To do this, get off at one of the stations where the night train stops on the way to Vienna or Innsbruck. The night train is split in Nuremberg. Part of the train runs from Nuremberg to Vienna. Another part of the train continues through Munich to Innsbruck.
Do you want to know if there is a station near your hotel? Check the map on the All destinations page.
Hiking areas on the route to Innsbruck
The train to Innsbruck runs from Nuremberg, via Munich, Jenbach and Wörgl to the end station Innsbruck. It is useful if you know approximately at which Nightjet station your destination is located. Below you can see the areas per nightjet station. From there, you can travel to your final destination by local train, taxi or shuttle bus. After getting off the night train, you will usually be at your final destination within an hour.
From Nightjet station Munich
| Area | Village/town | End station train | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seefeld | Scharnitz (also via Innsbruck) | Scharnitz | Gateway to Karwendel hiking trails |
| Seefeld | Seefeld (also via Innsbruck) | Seefeld | Alpine plateau for hiking and wellness |
| Zugspitz Arena | Biberwier | Lermoos | Summer toboggan run and mountain trails |
| Zugspitz Arena | Bichlbach | Bichlbach Berwang | Family hikes and high ropes course |
| Zugspitz Arena | Ehrwald, Leroos (also via Innsbruck) | Ehrwald Zugspitzbahn | Zugspitze cable car and Seebensee hike |
| Zugspitz Arena | Garmisch Partenkirchen | Garmisch Partenkirchen | Partnach Gorge and cable car to Zugspitze |
From Nightjet station Jenbach
From Nightjet station Jenbach you can change to the Zillertalbahn. The Zillertalbahn offers you access to all areas in the Zillertal. Tickets can also be booked online.
Zillertalbahn
The Zillertalbahn has two types of stations: Bahnhof (Station), Haltestelle (Stop). At the stations the trains always stop, at the stops the trains only stop on request. This can be done by means of buttons in the train and on the platforms. When the button is not pressed by a passenger, the train continues.
Around the Hintertuxer glacier there are several hiking trails. Many hikes require a good level of fitness, but there are also less strenuous tours. Inspiration and routes can be found on the site komoot.
| Area | Village/town | End station train | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hochzillertal | Kaltenbach, Aschau | Kaltenbach | Hiking routes and access to the Höhenweg |
| Zillertal | Fügen | Fügen-Hart | Thermal spa and lift to Spieljoch |
| Hintertuxer gletscher | Hintertux | Mayrhofen | Glacier hikes and ice cave |
| Zillertal 3000 | Finkenberg, Hippach, Mayrhofen | Mayrhofen | Penken lift, climbing and family activities |
| Zillertal 3000 | Tux | Mayrhofen | Scenic lake hikes and glacier views |
| Zillertal | Ramsau im Zillertal | Ramsau | Quiet valley with easy walking routes |
| Zillertal Arena | Gerlos | Zell am Ziller | Reservoir, lift access and forest hikes |
| Zillertal Arena | Königsleiten | Zell am Ziller | Panoramic views and Hohe Tauern access |
| Zillertal Arena | Zell am Ziller | Zell am Ziller | Arena Coaster, lift and hiking network |
From Nightjet station Wörgl
Also in summer, Wilder Kaiser and Brixental is a beautiful destination where you can enjoy hiking and cycling!
| Area | Village/town | End station train | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder Kaiser - Brixental | Brixen, Westendorf | Westendorf in Tyrol | Hiking, biking and family activities with mountain lift access |
| Wilder Kaiser - Brixental | Söll | Mayrhofen | Hexenwasser theme trail and panoramic hikes |
| Höchkonig | Maria Alm | Ramsau | Panoramic hikes and alpine huts |
| Kitzbühel - Kirchberg | Kirchberg, Kirchberg | Kirchberg in Tyrol | Charming villages with hiking and lake walks |
| Kitzsteinhorn - Maiskogel | Kaprun | Zell am See | Glacier views, reservoirs and high trails |
| Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn | Hinterglemm, Leogang, Saalbach | Zell am See | Mountain biking, rope parks and scenic hiking |
| Sankt Johann in Tirol - Oberndorf | St Johann in Tirol | St Johann | Family walks and views of Kitzbüheler Horn |
| Schmitten - Zell am See | Zell am See | Zell am See | Lake Zell, Schmittenhöhe hikes and cable car |
| Alpbachtal Wildschönau | Niederau | Wörgl | Quiet trails, meadows and views of Inn valley |
From Nightjet station Innsbruck
| Area | Village/town | End station train | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muttereralm | Götzens | Innsbruck | Cable car access to panoramic hikes near Innsbruck |
| Serfaus - Fiss - Ladis | Serfaus, Fiss, Ladis | Landeck-Zams | Large hiking and bike region, ideal for families |
| Silvretta Arena | Ischgl | Landeck-Zams | High alpine walks, lifts and MTB trails |
| Sölden - Ötztal Arena | Sölden, Hochsölden | Ötztal | Glacier walks and the scenic Ötztal cycle route |
| Stubaital | Fulpmes | Patsch | Stubai Valley train, ice cave and nature paths |
Areas on the route to Vienna
The Nightjet runs from Nuremberg via Passau, Wels and Linz to Vienna.
From Nightjet station Wels
At Nightjet station Wels you can make the transfer to Salzburg, so you can reach other destinations in the Salzburger Land and Steijermark from there.
Via station Salzburg
| Area | Village/town | End station train | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salzburger Sportwelt | Wagrain, Flachau, Filzmoos | Radstadt / St Johann | Hiking, bike parks and summer toboggan runs |
| Salzburgerland | Obertauern | Radstadt | High-altitude trails and alpine lakes |
| Salzburgerland | Bad Gastein | Bad Gastein | Thermal spa, waterfall and scenic mountain lifts |
| Steiermark | Schladming | Schladming | Dachstein glacier, cable cars and panoramic hikes |
Train to Innsbruck
Also known at the capital of the Alps and the city for people with a sweet-tooth.
Train to Vienna
The absolute centre of classical music and opera. It's the city main attraction!