ÖBB Discontinues Paris-Berlin-Vienna Nightjet from Dec 2025
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has announced the discontinuation of Nightjet services connecting Paris, Berlin, and Vienna from 14 December 2025. Despite a 70% average occupancy rate, the service is deemed not economically viable without state subsidies, leading to the withdrawal of the French government's funding. ÖBB regrets the decision but states that international partners' participation is crucial for the service's sustainability. SNCF, the French railway company, notes that night trains generally have lower revenue potential compared to day trains and planes due to fewer sales opportunities per day.
Passengers will still have alternative night train options from Paris. Italy's Thello operator services and Intercités de Nuit trains within France will continue to run. Luxury sleeper train options such as Golden Eagle Luxury Trains to Istanbul and the Venice Simplon Orient Express to Venice will also remain available.
The discontinuation follows the French government's withdrawal of funding for the service. NightJet services launched in 2023 in partnership with SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, and SNCB. ÖBB will maintain Nightjet services on popular routes such as Vienna-Amsterdam and Munich-Rome into 2026. A combination of Eurostar and European Sleeper services can also connect Paris to Berlin.
The discontinuation of Nightjet services between Paris, Berlin, and Vienna from December 14, 2025, is a result of economic viability concerns despite a 70% occupancy rate. ÖBB regrets the decision, but alternative night train options remain available for passengers.
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