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Updated 10/13/25 - Unfortunately, from December 1, 2026, it will no longer be possible to travel by night train to Stockholm from Berlin and Hamburg via the Swedish company SJ... The reason? The elimination of government funding. Fortunately, the Snalltaget, featured in this article, remains a good alternative (although not available all year round).
Fall asleep Berlin to open your eyes to the snow-covered landscapes of Stockholm after a good night's sleep in a private compartment? That's what Swedish company Snalltaget has to offer! Main itineraries include: Berlin (Germany) - Stockholm (Sweden) via Hamburg (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Malmö (Sweden). Whether you're discovering the Swedish capital or simply stopping off in Stockholm to chase the Northern Lights at Abisko This night train is an integral part of the journey.
Schedules, duration, reservations, prices, comfort... In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the Snalltaget Germany-Sweden night train!
Since 2007, Snalltaget has been the the leading private operator on the Swedish commercial train market (ahead of the national company SJ). For the record, it's also a subsidiary of the French company Transdev (which you probably know since it operates some of France's local streetcars, buses and trains!).
In practice, Snalltaget operates links between Sweden, Denmark and Germany and also offers seasonal services to the ski resorts like Åre (Sweden) in winter. Some departures are from Dresden (Germany), and all Snalltaget trains also stop at Hamburg (Germany).
©snalltaget.se - Map of cities served by Snalltaget
Main line stages :
Recently, Benjamin - aka Tolt on the networks - also had the opportunity to climb aboard in Hamburg during his family trip to Abisko (Swedish Lapland), which he tells us about in this article.
Please note that this is not a regular service and the train does not run daily. The line is open every year late March to early November (Sunday to Friday for the year 2025) with departures daily during the summer. Departures from and arrivals in Dresden (Germany) are not systematic (if you want to go to Dresden, check the traffic days on the site of Snalltaget!).
In 2025, the first departure to Hamburg, Berlin and Dresden will take place on April 11, and bookings are open until November 2. For a list of all the departure dates scheduled during this period, go to here.
Stockholm-Berlin night train timetable
Berlin-Stockholm night train timetable
The train departs Stockholm Central Station at 4:20 p.m. and arrives at Berlin Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) at 7:45 a.m. the next day. 15h25 for a journey Berlin-Stockholm.
Yes! If you have an Interrail Global Pass, the journey is valid, but you still have to book in advance You can book your Snalltaget night train at Interrail official website. Please note that the booking fee via Interrail is €2 per person per train, with an additional €9 per order for paper tickets.
Prices vary according to the level of comfort chosen. Excluding Interrail Pass :
Please note that prices vary according to the date of travel and the time of booking. As a general rule: the earlier you book, the cheaper your ticket!
Reservations can be made :
Please note: if you book on the day of departure, you must do so before 5 p.m.!
Trains often sell out quickly, especially during the summer season, and ticket prices increase according to how full the train is (limited seating). To get the best prices, the sooner the better (up to 6 months in advance)!
In terms of comfort, the he most affordable option is seating You can choose to travel either in a coach, or - for a little more privacy - in a 6-person compartment. On some trains, you can also book a first-class seat for a little extra space and comfort.
Snalltaget seating
Of course, if you can, the ideal is to reserve a berth in a 6-person compartment (pillows, pillowcases, sheets and blankets included). You'll be traveling on former Deutsche Bahn trains purchased by Snalltaget in 2016, which are virtually identical to those used by ÖBB on the Paris-Berlin and Paris-Vienna routes. "The comfort is pretty basic, but honestly, it does the job." says Tolt.
Know that he is also private compartments for up to 6 people if you don't want to travel with strangers. There are special offers for 2025 with the possibility of booking from just €43 per person for seating compartments!
Tested and approved by Tolt, the line's superb dining car is now open for business. between Malmö and Stockholm from 9:30 am to 2 pm for northbound traffic and from 4 pm to 9 pm in the other direction.
The Snalltaget dining car
"It's quite magical to be able to enjoy a meal with the scenery flashing by. And even if the economic model is difficult for companies to find, I'd really like to see this kind of space democratized on board our trains." - Tolt
If you want to enjoy a meal on board this car called the Krogen (which means "Pub" in Swedish), think of reserve a table in advance because places are going fast!
*Between Malmö and Berlin, you can still enjoy the "... Lönnkrogen"In addition to a wide range of snacks and beverages, a pre-ordered breakfast basket is also available.
The trip is possible with your pet, but unfortunately this requires you to reserve a private compartment, which will cost you an additional more expensive. You'll need to think about tick box "I want to travel with a pet" ("I would like to travel with a pet") when booking online (more info here).
Unfortunately, it is not possible to carry bicycles on board the train. However, if you have a folding bike You can place it as hand luggage in your compartment or on the car's luggage rack.
By the way, why not fly to Stockholm instead?
Whether it's the Paris-Berlin or Berlin-Stockholm leg, the train departs from and arrives in the city center, saving you the time and expense of getting to and from the airport! No need to go through security or arrive two hours early. The train journey does take longer, but that's the beauty of the night train: once you're in your seat, you can enjoy the evening working, watching a film, reading a book or watching the scenery go by, before falling peacefully asleep to wake up the next morning at your destination.
When you travel to Stockholm by train, you can multiply your discoveries and enrich your trip by adding Berlin, Hamburg and Copenhagen to your itinerary. Why not spend 2-3 days in each city?
Of course, you'll be able to find cheaper tickets by plane, but be sure to factor in hidden costs such as extra luggage or transportation to and from the airport! To get an idea, take a look at this detailed comparison of door-to-door TGV vs. air travel to several major European cities.
And of course, one of the great advantages of rail over air travel is that it emits far fewer greenhouse gases. According to our comparator (which is one of the most accurate, since it takes into account the impact of infrastructure and equipment manufacture, as well as the specificities of electricity production in the countries crossed), the Paris-Stockholm via Berlin journey (Paris-Berlin by night train, then Berlin-Stockholm by night train) emits 4 times less CO2 equivalent than by plane! A more than welcome reduction, given that we need to divide our current carbon footprint by 5 by 2050 to meet our climate targets.
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