🌎 Countries crossed

France, Germany, Sweden, Norway

🕔 Transport time

63h33

💼 Journey type

Winter

How to join North Cape from Nice by train and by electric car?

❄️ Want to discover Europe's northernmost point, with its northern lights and midnight sun? We present our 100% low-carbon itinerary, taking the night train to Stockholm (Sweden), then renting an electric car for the last few kilometers with Getaround from Narvik (Norway)!

Nice,
France
Paris,
France

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 5h49)

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Paris,
France
Berlin,
Germany

Night train

Night train

(≈ 13h15)

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Berlin,
Germany
Stockholm,
Sweden

Night train

Night train

(≈ 15h30)

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Stockholm,
Sweden
Narvik,
Norway

Night train

Night train

(≈ 18h59)

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Narvik,
Norway
North Cape,
Norway

Electric car

Electric car

(≈ 10h00)

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary includes 63h33 of transport and 5 steps, with a minimum budget of 48 euros.
High speed train

Nice - Paris

The step from Nice to Paris lasts 5h49. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Night train

Paris - Berlin

Unfortunately, the Paris-Berlin night train operated by ÖBB Nightjet was discontinued in December 2025. But fortunately, European Sleeper is picking up the torch with a Paris-Berlin night train service starting in March 2026!

The step from Paris to Berlin lasts 13h15. You'll travel in a night train.
On board, you'll have access to: Drinks and snacks.
Night train

Berlin - Stockholm

Take the train to Berlin at 6:34 p.m. to arrive in the Swedish capital at 9:55 a.m. the next morning!

The step from Berlin to Stockholm lasts 15h30. You'll travel in a EuroNight (SJ) operated by SJ.
You can find tickets from 48 euros.
Night train

Stockholm - Narvik

To find out more about the incredible Arctic Circle Night Train, which crosses wild Lapland to Narvik, we'll tell you all about it in this article!

The step from Stockholm to Narvik lasts 18h59. You'll travel in a Night train operated by SJ.
Electric car

Narvik - North Cape

The step from Narvik to North Cape lasts 10h00. You'll travel in an electric car.

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