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Night train from Hamburg to Zurich

Route plan IC 60471 / NJ 471 (Hamburg ➟ Zurich)

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Night train route Hamburg-Zurich, NJ 471 / IC 60471 (Graphic: OpenStreetMap)

Stops & timetable of IC night train 60471 / Nightjet NJ 471

Frequency: daily | Reservation necessary: no (IC) / yes (Nightjet) | Stand: 2023

  • Hamburg-Altona

    Departure: 21:52

  • Hamburg Dammtor

    Arrival: 21:59
    Departure: 22:01

  • Hamburg Central Station

    Arrival: 22:04
    Departure: 22:07

  • Hamburg-Harburg

    Arrival: 22:18
    Departure: 22:20

  • Bremen Central Station

    Arrival: 23:08
    Departure: 11:11 pm

  • Verden (Aller)

    Arrival: 23:31
    Departure: 23:33

  • Nienburg (Weser)

    Arrival: 23:50
    Departure: 23:52

  • Hanover main station

    Arrival: 00:26
    Departure: 00:30

  • Göttingen

    Arrival: 01:30 h
    Departure: 01:32

  • Hanau main station

    Arrival: 04:15
    Departure: 04:17

  • Frankfurt (Main) South

    Arrival: 04:28
    Departure: 04:32

  • Darmstadt Central Station

    Arrival: 04:48
    Departure: 04:50

  • Heidelberg Main Station

    Arrival: 05:32
    Departure: 05:34

  • Karlsruhe main station

    Arrival: 06:02
    Departure: 06:04

  • Offenburg

    Arrival: 06:37 h
    Departure: 06:43

  • Freiburg main station

    Arrival: 07:21 h
    Departure: 07:23 h

  • Basel Bad Station

    Arrival: 07:59
    Departure: 08:02

  • Basel SBB

    Arrival: 08:10

  • Zurich HB

    Arrival: 10:05 h

Detailed itinerary IC 60471 / NJ 471:

Hamburg-Altona 21:52 ➟ Hamburg Central Station 22:07 ➟ Bremen Central Station 23:08-23:11 ➟ Verden (Aller) 23:31-23:33 ➟ Nienburg (Weser) 23:50-23:52 ➟ Hanover main station 00:26-00:30 ➟ Göttingen 01:30-01:32 ➟ Hanau main station 04:15-04:17 ➟ Frankfurt (Main) South 04:28-04:32 ➟ Darmstadt Central Station 04:48-04:50 ➟ Heidelberg Main Station 05:32-05:34➟ Karlsruhe main station 06:02-06:04 ➟ Offenburg 06:37-06:43 ➟ Freiburg (Breisgau) main station 07:21-07:23 ➟ Basel Bad Station 07:59-08:02 ➟ Basel SBB 08:10 ➟ Zurich HB 10:05

IC 60471 and Nightjet NJ 471 are the same train - but different carriages. The IC has carriages with single seats (compartment & large room). The Nightjet has comfortable sleeping and couchette cars (compartment) in addition to single seats.

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Night train tickets for IC 60471 / NJ 471

Current timetables, departure times and tickets are easily available with the DB Navigator, via the Deutsche Bahn homepage and via the ÖBB Nightjet portal.

Night train tickets can be purchased as e-tickets or printable tickets.

Frequently asked night train questions

IC:

No, not always

Since summer 2019, DB has been gradually equipping its Intercity trains with internet access. From the end of 2022, free Wi-Fi will be available on all long-distance services.

Nightjet:

No, not always

Note: Since December 2021, the Nightjet has increasingly been using new Trolley with free WLAN to use. It's best to check the booking details and be prepared for anything with a data package on your smartphone.

IC:

There is usually a power socket in the middle of each double seat in all coaches.

Nightjet:

There are power sockets in the sleeping cars, but usually not in the seating and couchette cars.

Tip: It is always advisable to have a charged powerbank with you as an energy source on (night) trips. -> see Night travel tips

IC:

The on-board bistro is at night closed (Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.).

Nightjet:

Drinks & snacks are available from the train team in couchettes and sleeping cars (Around the clock). 

IC:

Tickets can be booked conveniently with the DB Navigator and via the Deutsche Bahn homepage (Bahn.de).

Nightjet:

Search and book Nightjet tickets at Bahn.de or directly on Nightjet.com (no price differences). 

IC:

The extensive range of services offered by Deutsche Bahn (here).

Nightjet:

In the handbook for travelling with the ÖBB night train (here).

IC:

In addition to the hand luggage, another larger piece of luggage or
one additional item may be carried free of charge, provided that the load can be carried by one person alone.

Large pieces of luggage (70 cm x 50 cm x 30 cm) may have to be stored outside the seating area, e.g. in the nearest luggage rack. Each passenger is responsible for supervising their own luggage.

All details on the DB baggage regulations here.

Nightjet:

Luggage can be carried free of charge on the Nightjet, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks provided. Luggage must not exceed a maximum size of 90 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm.

The following items of luggage can be taken free of charge, regardless of size:

  • Skis & Snowboard
  • Ski or hiking poles
  • Wind, string or plucked instruments
  • Wheelchair
  • Pram
Full details of the Nightjet baggage policy here.

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