New EuroNight Train Connects Switzerland to Sweden
Tickets for the upcoming EuroNight service are expected to go on sale starting 4 November. A new night train is proposed to link Switzerland, Denmark, and Sweden directly, pending approval from the Swiss Parliament.
If approved, the service will begin in mid-April 2026, running three times weekly. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) recently revealed plans for the train route connecting Basel to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Malmö, Sweden.
A spokesperson for SBB said the new service is “making climate-friendly travel to Northern Europe even more accessible” and “meets the growing demand for sustainable, cross-border mobility.”
Schedule and Route Details
- The EuroNight train will run three times a week in both directions.
- Departure from Basel at 5:35 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
- Arrival in Malmö at 9:35 am the following day, completing a 16-hour journey.
- Return trips will leave Malmö at 6:57 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays.
- Trains will reach Basel at 11:30 am after a 16-hour 30-minute trip.
- Total distance covered is approximately 1,400 kilometers.
Major Stops Along the Route
- Germany: Freiburg (Breisgau), Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Frankfurt (Main) Süd, Hamburg
- Denmark: Padborg, Kolding, Odense, Høje Taastrup, Copenhagen Airport
Author's Summary
This new night train will offer a sustainable, convenient overnight travel option spanning Switzerland to Sweden, covering 1,400 km with multiple stops across Germany and Denmark.