The Urlaubs-Express is an overnight car train operated by the Cologne-based Train4you group of companies (Germany's largest private charter train operator). The Urlaubs-Express route network has six different lines and connects the three European countries Italy, Austria and Germany.
The Urlaubs-Express night train lines in Europe at a glance
The Urlaubs-Express travels to domestic German and European destinations (from the Baltic Sea resort of Binz to the Alps). All connections are offered as night train lines. The seats & sleeping berths can also be booked without a car.
Tickets & timetables for the Urlaubs-Express
Night train tickets for all connections are available via the official booking portal of Urlaubs-Express.
Tip: As an ADAC Vorteils-Partner, Urlaubs-Express offers a discount for all ADAC members.
Urlaubs-Express night train
The Urlaubs-Express Night Train Itineraries (2023)
Info: For car trains, car loading always takes place only at the starting and terminus stations.
The following connections with departure from Hamburg & Düsseldorf are offered in the Summer 2023 offered:
Hamburg-Verona (UEX 339):
Departure 18:00 / Hamburg (car loading) ➟ Hanover ➟ Göttingen ➟ Fulda ➟ Munich ➟ Kufstein ➟ Innsbruck ➟ Bolzano ➟ Verona (car loading) / Arrival 09:55
Hamburg-Lörrach (UEX 1859):
Departure 21:30 / Hamburg (car loading) ➟ Hanover ➟ Göttingen ➟ Karlsruhe ➟ Freiburg (Brsg) ➟ Lörrach (car loading) / Arrival 08:30
Hamburg-Munich (UEX 1857):
Departure 21:30 - Hamburg (car loading) ➟ Hanover ➟ Würzburg ➟ Augsburg ➟ Munich (car loading) / Arrival 07:30 h
Düsseldorf-Verona (UEX 329)
Departure 18:35 / Düsseldorf (car loading) ➟ Cologne ➟ Siegburg/Bonn ➟ Siegen ➟ Aschaffenburg ➟ Munich ➟ Kufstein ➟ Innsbruck ➟ Bolzano ➟ Verona (car loading) / Arrival 09:55 h
Düsseldorf-Munich (UEX 1867):
Departure 21:52 / Düsseldorf (car loading) ➟ Cologne ➟ Siegburg/Bonn ➟ Siegen ➟ Gießen ➟ Augsburg ➟ Munich (car loading) / Arrival 07:30
Düsseldorf-Innsbruck (UEX 1387):
Departure 20:35 / Düsseldorf (car loading) ➟ Cologne ➟ Siegburg/Bonn ➟ Siegen ➟ Gießen ➟ Augsburg ➟ Munich ➟ Kufstein ➟ Innsbruck (car loading) / Arrival 07:30
Frequently asked night train questions
Yes, almost all compartments are equipped with a 220 V socket. In some carriages, sockets are only available in the aisles.
Tip: It is always advisable to have a charged powerbank with you as an energy source on (night) trips. -> see Night travel tips
On trains without a restaurant, breakfast can be booked at the seat. In addition, the UEX service offers an at-seat service with snacks and drinks on all trains.
Holiday Express night train tickets are available via the official booking portal on the provider's website (here).
Train4You GmbH is an independent, private company and does not cooperate with Deutsche Bahn. Therefore, the Bahncard cannot be accepted.
In the FAQ of Urlaubs-Express (here).
Only as much luggage as you can carry yourself and thereby not obstruct any other guests. In particular, it is not permitted to leave luggage in the corridors and platforms, as these must be kept clear as escape routes.
