ÖBB premiere: Nightjet to Genova and La Spezia with immediate effect



(Vienna, 11 December 2022) - On 11 December 2022, the first Nightjet to Genova celebrated its premiere. At 7:18 p.m., the premiere train set off from Vienna Central Station towards Italy and was given a ceremonial send-off by Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler, Italian Ambassador Stefano Beltrame and ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä. In cooperation with Trenitalia, ÖBB now offers the night train connection from Vienna, Salzburg and Munich directly to the Italian Riviera. NJ 233 and NJ 40295 have been extended from Milan for this purpose and will in future travel daily to Genova and on to La Spezia.
"With the new night train, we are connecting cities such as Vienna, Munich, Milan and Genoa overnight in a climate-friendly way - and thus making rail travel even more attractive compared to air travel. Because those who choose to travel by train are around 50 times more climate-friendly and reach their destination well-rested and relaxed. The new, ultra-modern Nightjets will offer even more comfort and privacy in the future. I am very pleased about the cross-border direct connection, which shows that we take climate protection seriously - and are investing in the mobility of the future," says Climate Protection and Transport Minister Leonore Gewessler.

"2023 will be a real 'Italy year' for ÖBB: Italy is the most popular holiday destination for Austrians and we will make sure that it can also be reached in a climate-friendly way. With the extension of the Nightjet to Genoa and La Spezia, we are taking the next step towards making the night train network in Europe even larger. With Liguria and the Cinque Terre region, we are offering our customers new attractive Nightjet destinations that they can reach comfortably and in a climate-friendly way overnight," emphasises ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä. 


Overnight climate-friendly to Genova 

The NJ 233 will run from Vienna via Leoben, Villach, Tarvisio, Verona and Milan to Genoa and on to La Spezia. The NJ 40295 runs from Munich via Salzburg and from Villach together with the NJ 233 via Tarvisio, Verona and Milan to Genoa and La Spezia. 


Timetable: 

NJ 233: Vienna Hbf from 19:18 - Genova Piazza Principe arrival 09:38 

NJ 235: Genova Piazza Principe departs 19:50 - Vienna Hbf arrives 08:52 

NJ 40295: Munich Hbf from 20:09 - Genova Piazza Principe arriving 09:38 

NJ 40235: Genova Piazza Principe from 19:50 - Munich Hbf to 09:20 


Night travel comfort with ÖBB 

Travelling with the ÖBB Nightjet is not only environmentally friendly, but also comfortable and inexpensive. Due to the early arrival directly in the centre of the destination, travellers can save valuable time and additional hotel costs. Passengers in the sleeper and couchette cars also receive a welcome drink and breakfast served directly in the compartment in the morning before arrival. Tickets for the Nightjet connections will be available from 28.80 euros* per person and direction in the seating car, from 48.10 euros* in the couchette car and from 67.30 euros* in the sleeper car. All tickets include a seat reservation and can be booked at ÖBB travel centres, online in the ÖBB ticket shop, in the ÖBB app and at the ÖBB customer service under +43 5 1717. Further information on the ÖBB Nightjet is available at www.nightjet.com. 

(*The prices shown are valid from 01.01.2023) 


Your own compartment for more privacy 

On ÖBB Nightjets, single seats can be booked in the seating car, couchette or sleeping car. For customers who appreciate maximum privacy, it is also possible to book the compartments in the three comfort categories as a separate (private) compartment. This allows passengers to travel alone with their family or friends in a compartment without having to share it with other passengers.


 Photos: © ÖBB | Marek Knopp