Malmo - Berlin (Berlin Night Express Sleeper Train)

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Last updated on Sun, 03/04/2011 - 3:31pm
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Introduction

This journey, between Malmo and Berlin is made on-board the Berlin Night Express, having been made possible since the opening of the stunning Oresund Bridge, linking Denmark and Sweden. 

The carriages are Swedish-made, modern and comfortable. There are various snack and food options available on-board. A unique feature of this journey is the train-ferry crossing between Trelleborg and Sassnitz. This process sees the entire train being loaded onto and off the ferry. During the crossing, passengers may leave the train to take advantage of the hot meals are available on-board the ferry (additional cost).

Passengers have the opportunity to sleep in either a private single or double cabin, or to take a berth inside the couchette car. Sheets, blankets and pillows are provided for all pasengers.

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Timetable

There is only one direct sleeper train in either direction between Berlin and Malmo. If you don't want to take this train, you could catch an alternative daytime service betwene Berlin and Copenhagen, and then a local train between Copenhagen and Malmo.

Station EN 211 Station EN 210
Malmo C. 21.31 Berlin Hbf 22.31
Berlin Hbf 06.04 Malmo C. 08.01

The days that this service operates vary throughout the year. Please see the table below for further information.

Direction 01/04/11 - 01/05/11 02/05/11 - 21/08/11 22/08/11 - 25/09/11 26/09/11 - 08/10/11
Malmo to Berlin Wed, Fri, Sun Daily Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Tues, Thurs, Sat
Berlin to Malmo Tues, Thurs, Sat Daily Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Wed, Fri, Sat
Pricing

Prices vary depending on sleeping class. Group discounts are available, as are discounts for rail pass holders.

Class/Type Adult Youth (16-25) Child (4-15) Rail Pass
Private Single Compartment 250 € 250 € 250 € 250 €
Bed in Double Compartment 129 € 99 € 35 € 39 €
Couchette Berth 89 € 69 € 25 € 19 €

Single compartments include a private WC/Shower, a light evening meal and drinks included with their fare.

The Berlin Night Express is great for Inter Rail and EuRail pass holders, as you can get a ticket for just 19 € in a couchette, or 39 € in a double room. All Eurail pass holders are eligible, as are Inter Rail customers with a global or 'one country' pass for Sweden.