Paris-Vienna: night trains make a strong comeback in France

" Everyone said that the night train would never set off again and that it wouldn't be full. It is full, with low fares and a huge popular success. I think this marks the start of a period of success for these safe, affordable trains, which allow people to travel differently, saving a night for a holiday or for productivity. ". This was the conclusion drawn last week by the Minister for Transport on the occasion of theinauguration of the new Montparnasse station. This analysis will now have to face up to the reality of the figures. Since 28 September tickets for the new night train between Paris and Vienna. Which will make its debut before the end of the year on 13 December exactly. Another French business destination will also benefit from this new offer between the two capitals: Strasbourg are among the stations served on the route, along with Karlsruhe, Munich, Rosenheim, Freilassing (in the Vienna-Paris direction), Salzburg, Linz and St Pölten.

For its debut, the offer will be limited to three weekly frequencies. Outbound trains will leave Gare de l'Est every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. On the return journey, trains will depart from Vienna on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

While the new night train is based on the partnership concluded end 2020 between SNCF Voyageurs and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)Austrian equipment will be used. This is good news for passengers, who will have a wider choice in terms of quality. Visit 360 seats trains Nightjet are spread over seven cars and, above all three comfort classes.

Our customers premium can opt for one of two options Sleeping cars offering 72 seats, with single, double or triple compartments. The deluxe cabins The standard version is limited to a washbasin. The package also includes a welcome drink, welcome bag, toiletries and bed linen. The menu includes an à la carte breakfast with unlimited hot drinks, as well as hot and cold food to order. The intermediate class will comprise three Sleeping cars (156 places), accommodating 4 to 6 people per cabin, with access to a shower room and toilet. A bedding set and Viennese breakfast are also included. The standard offer - priced from 29.90 euros - will occupy 132 Seating (132 seats), with 6 seats per compartment, and a shower room and toilet in each coach.

another step forward for our Europe-wide night train network, which aims to attract even more customers from the air to the train

" A new stage has been reached with the launch of this night train "believes Alain KrakovitchDirector of SNCF Voyages. " I'm delighted with this collaboration with DB and ÖBB, which makes the rapprochement between Paris and Vienna even more tangible. This new night train service is a genuine ecological commitment for rail transport and for Europe. Choosing the train means choosing a mode of transport that emits 50 times less CO2 than a car and 80 times less than a plane. ". " The relaunch of night trains embodies our ambition to increase the share of rail travel in the mobility of French and European citizens, in line with our customers' growing desire to go green. "assures Christophe FanichetCEO of SNCF Voyageurs. " Through this partnership, we are sharing our conviction that night trains can be a practical and environmentally-friendly solution for travelling across Europe in the future. ". As for Andreas Matthä, the Director General of the ÖBB, he mentions nothing more and nothing less than " making a dream come true " : " Serving Paris with Nightjet is the realisation of a dream that I have mentioned on several occasions. "he says. " This is yet another step forward for our Europe-wide night train network, which aims to attract even more customers from the air to the railways. Not only are we helping to protect the environment, but we're also helping our customers to travel with greater peace of mind. After all, what could be more relaxing than arriving at your destination early in the morning, straight off the night train? ".