Night train Berlin–Copenhagen–Stockholm
Take the night train from Berlin to Stockholm! Enjoy a good night's sleep in a Private Compartment. Enjoy food and beverages in our restaurant coach "Krogen" Malmö–Stockholm or buy some snacks and drinks from "Lönnkrogen" Berlin–Malmö. After a good night's sleep you will wake up rested at your destination – ready for a new day of adventures!
All Snälltåget departures also stop in Hamburg, which is a perfect stop for those who are going on to Europe by train. Some departures also departs from Dresden.
Departures 2025
The first departure to Hamburg, Berlin, and Dresden will be 11 April 2025. Between 16 December 2024 and 10 April 2025, there will be no departures on our route to Germany.
Departures from Sweden 2025
Spring
- 11 April: Friday
- 13–14 April: Sunday, Monday
- 22 April–2 May: Monday–Friday, Sunday
- 4 May–15 May: Monday–Thursday, Sunday
- 18 May–30 May: Monday–Friday, Sunday
Summer
- 1 June–2 July: Monday–Friday, Sunday
- 6–9 July: Monday–Wednesday, Sunday
- 13 and 15 July: Sunday, Tuesday (bus replaces Malmö–Nyborg)
- 20–23 July: Monday–Wednesday, Sunday
- 27–31 July: Monday–Friday, Sunday
- 3 August–31 August: Monday–Friday, Sunday
Autumn
- 1 September–31 October: Monday–Friday, Sunday
Departures from Germany 2025
Spring
- 13–15 April: Sunday–Tuesday
- 23 April–8 May: Monday–Thursday, Sunday
- 11 May–16 May: Monday–Friday, Sunday
- 19 May–30 May: Monday–Friday, Sunday
Summer
- 1 June–3 July: Monday–Friday, Sunday
- 7–10 July: Monday–Thursday
- 14 and 16 July: Monday, Wednesday (bus replaces Nyborg–Malmö)
- 21–24 and 28–31 July: Monday–Thursday
- 3 August–31 August: Monday–Friday, Sunday
Autumn
- 1 September–2 November: Monday–Friday, Sunday
Timetable 2025
Please note that the timetable may need to be changed due to track works. Current train times and prices can be found in the online booking. See information about planned service disruptions under traffic information.
| Stockholm–Malmö–Hamburg–Berlin–(Dresden) | |
|---|---|
| Stockholm C | 16.20 |
| Södertälje Syd | 16.40 |
| Norrköping C | 17.45 |
| Linköping C | 18.10 |
| Nässjö C | 19.05 |
| Alvesta | 19.42 |
| Hässleholm C | 20.25 |
| Eslöv | 20.47 |
| Lund C | 21.00 |
| Malmö C | 22.10 |
| København Ørestad | 22.44 |
| Hamburg Hbf | 05.37 |
| Berlin Hbf | 07.45 |
| Dresden Hbf* | 10.30 |
*The train continues to Dresden on Fridays on the following dates: 11/4, 25/4, 2/5, 23/5–27/6, and 8/8–31/10. For more information, see Dresden.
| (Dresden)–Berlin–Hamburg–Malmö–Stockholm | |
|---|---|
| Dresden Hbf* | 18.26 |
| Berlin Hbf | 21.10 |
| Hamburg | 23.59 |
| København Ørestad | 06.33 |
| Malmö C | 07.00 |
| Lund C | 08.30 |
| Eslöv | 08.42 |
| Hässleholm C | 09.05 |
| Alvesta | 09.46 |
| Nässjö C | 10.25 |
| Linköping C | 11.23 |
| Norrköping C | 11.49 |
| Södertälje Syd | 12.55 |
| Stockholm C | 13.15 |
* The train departs from Dresden on Sundays on the following dates: 13/4, 27/4, 4/5, 25/5–29/6, and 10/8–2/11. For more information, see Dresden.
Tickets
The best and most convenient way to buy tickets to Snälltågets train services is here on our website.
In our online booking system you can combine Snälltåget night train service with our connecting bus services from Jönköping and Växjö.
Prices
Prices vary due to departure and comfort class. Prices are available in the online booking.
Green energy
Snälltåget uses green energy from water, wind and sun to reduce the environmental impact of your journey.
Food and drinks onboard
Enjoying a nice meal in our restaurant on your way to your adventure is a must. Visiting our restaurant Krogen is popular and therefore we have a reservation system. Book a table in advance to secure your spot in our restaurant!
The restaurant Krogen is open between Stockholm and Malmö and vice versa, 16.00–21.00 on your southbound journey and 09.30–14.00 on your northbound journey.
Between Malmö and Berlin you can visit Lönnkrogen which is located in the train crews' compartment and offers smaller assortment of drinks and snacks. Here we sell coffee, water, soft drinks, wine, beer and snacks. This is also where you pick up your pre-ordered breakfast bag. When the train crew checks Tickets, "Lönnkrogen" is closed.
Pre-order your breakfast! ☀️
Ensure you start your day in a great mood by pre-ordering your breakfast bag! The breakfast bag includes a double cheese sandwich, cinnamon bun, fruit, juice, and a hot drink (coffee, hot chocolate, or tea) and costs 89 SEK when pre-ordered. Vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are available. You can pre-order breakfast when purchasing your ticket or via My Journey. If you purchase breakfast on board, it costs 99 SEK and is subject to availability.
Is a passport required for travel?
To travel on the night train from Berlin to Malmö, all passengers must have a valid:
- Passport with MRZ code or
- National ID card of EU standard, containing MRZ code or chip, issued by a national authority within the EU / EEA.
The ID document must be presented at check-in and on board the train.
This applies to all travelers, including children.
The documents must be provided in the ticket control.
The border police carries out regular controls.
How do I travel with the night train?
Boarding the night train is the start of your adventure. You can choose between different comfort levels, but if you travel together, you will have the best experience if you book a Private Compartment.
Seat – the budget-friendly option
You have a reserved seat in a coach (open saloon). When travelling on your own – you get your own seat and if you're travelling together, you will get seats next to each other.
Berth in shared Compartment – for solo travellers
You share a compartment with other passengers - up to six persons. When you board, the compartment is in seat mode and when it is time for bed, you and the other passengers in the compartment turn the seats into berths. In night mode, there are three berths on each side of the compartment and you can reach the upper berths with a ladder. Pillows, pillowcases, sheets, blankets and duvets for making the bed are included in the price.
Shared Compartment is available for night time travellers.
Private Compartment – if you travel together
You have a private compartment for you or your company of up to six people. When you board, the compartment is in seat mode and when it is time for bed, you turn the seats into berths. In night mode, there are three berths on each side of the compartment and you can reach the upper berths with a ladder. Pillows, pillowcases, sheets, blankets and duvets for making the bed are included in the price.
Private Compartment is available for night time travellers.
Can I travel with a pet?
Animals are allowed in Private Compartments. You can book this by checking the box "I want to travel with a pet" in the first step of the online booking. Click here for more information about travelling with a pet.
Can I bring my bike?
It is not possible to bring bikes on the train. If you have a folding bike it could be put as a hand luggage in your compartment or on the luggage rack in the seating coach.
Are Interrail passes valid?
Interrail Global Passes are valid, but you must purchase a reservation.
Click here to find current prices for reservations for when traveling with Interrail. Booking is available online.