Night train from Berlin to Copenhagen and Stockholm
Travel overnight with Snälltåget from Berlin via Hamburg and Copenhagen to Malmö and Stockholm. Choose a seat or a Private Compartment, sleep during the journey and arrive the next morning ready to explore your destination or continue your trip.
You can continue from Malmö by daytime train to Gothenburg and Oslo. Read more about the daytime train to Gothenburg and Oslo.
We also operate daytime trains between Hamburg, Copenhagen, Malmö and Stockholm.
Special offer on private compartments
Travel in your own private compartment at a special price:
- Berlin–Malmö from SEK 1,499 for 2 people
- Berlin–Stockholm from SEK 1,999 for 2 people
- Berlin–Malmö from SEK 2,249 for 3 people
- Berlin–Stockholm from SEK 2,999 for 3 people
- Berlin–Malmö from SEK 2,999 for 4–6 people
- Berlin–Stockholm from SEK 3,999 for 4–6 people
Valid for flexible tickets from 2 November to 17 December.
Seated tickets are available from SEK 399 between Berlin and Malmö and from SEK 499 between Berlin and Stockholm.
With Interrail, private compartments can be booked for 2 or more people on the same dates.
Food, drinks and breakfast on board
Between Berlin and Malmö, you can visit our kiosk in the train crew compartment. Here you can buy coffee, water, soft drinks, wine, beer and snacks, and collect your pre-ordered breakfast. The kiosk is closed while tickets are being checked.
Between Malmö and Stockholm, our restaurant carriage Krogen is open. If you would like to eat there, we recommend booking a table in advance via My Journey.
Breakfast on board: Pre-order a breakfast bag with a double cheese sandwich, cinnamon bun, juice and a hot drink for SEK 99. Vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available.
Breakfast can be pre-ordered via My Journey. When purchased on board, it costs SEK 109 and is subject to availability.
Departures 2026
Bookings are open until 7 January 2027.
Below you will find our departure dates until 7 January 2027. After that, the night train service to Berlin pauses for the season and resumes after Easter.
Departures from Sweden
- 1 – 30 October
- Monday–Friday and Sunday
- 2 November – 11 December
- Wednesday–Friday and Sunday
- 13 – 16 December
- 20 – 21 December
- 27 – 28 December
- 3 – 6 January
The train continues to Dresden on the following departure dates: Fridays until 11 December 2026.
Departures from Germany
- 1 October – 1 November
- Monday–Friday and Sunday
- 2 November – 11 December
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- 13 – 17 December
- 21 – 22 December
- 28 – 29 December
- 4 – 7 January
The train departs from Dresden on the following dates: Sundays until 6 December 2026.
Timetable 2026
The times in the timetable are preliminary and may change due to track maintenance. For up-to-date times and prices, please see our online booking. Information about planned service disruptions can be found under Travel information.
| Stockholm–Malmö–Hamburg–Berlin–(Dresden) | |
|---|---|
| Stockholm C | 16.25 |
| Södertälje Syd | 16.45 |
| Norrköping C | 17.53 |
| Linköping C | 18.20 |
| Nässjö C | 19.15 |
| Alvesta | 19.55 |
| Hässleholm C | 20.40 |
| Eslöv | 21.03 |
| Lund C | 21.15 |
| Malmö C | 21.55 |
| København Syd | 22.32 |
| Hamburg Hbf | 05.06 |
| Berlin Hbf | 08.35 |
| Dresden Hbf* | 11.00 |
* The train continues to Dresden on Fridays from until 11 December.
| (Dresden)–Berlin–Hamburg–Malmö–Stockholm | |
|---|---|
| Dresden Hbf* | 18.40 |
| Berlin Hbf | 21.09 |
| Hamburg Hbf | 23.59 |
| København Syd | 06.03 |
| Malmö C | 06.30 |
| Lund C | 08.28 |
| Eslöv | 08.41 |
| Hässleholm C | 09.05 |
| Alvesta | 09.45 |
| Nässjö C | 10.25 |
| Linköping C | 11.21 |
| Norrköping C | 11.48 |
| Södertälje Syd | 12.56 |
| Stockholm C | 13.17 |
* The train departs from Dresden on Sundays until 6 December.
Frequently asked questions about the night train
Here you will find answers to some of the most common questions about the journey.
How do I book my journey on the night train?
You can easily book your journey via the online booking system at the top of this page or on the homepage. There you can see current departures, times and prices.
Once you have made a search, yellow days in the booking calendar show which dates we operate services to your destination.
What options for travelling are available on the night train?
You can choose between a Seat, a Berth in a shared compartment, or a Private compartment. If you are travelling together, a Private compartment is often the most comfortable option.
Seat
A standard seat in a saloon carriage.
Berth in shared compartment
You share the compartment with other travellers (up to 6 people). The compartment is converted from seating into berths for the night.
Private compartment
A private compartment for you and your party (up to 6 people). The compartment is converted into night mode and bed linen is provided.
Read more about our different comfort options and price categories.
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.
Are Interrail passes valid?
Interrail Global Passes are valid, but you must purchase a reservation which you can book here on our website. You can find the online booking system at the top of the page or on the homepage.
Read more about booking and travelling with Interrail and current prices for reservations.
Where can I find more practical information about my journey?
On our About the journey page, you can find practical information on topics such as luggage, discounts, comfort levels and rebooking.