Bookings for the summer night train service to the Adriatic are open again: The ÖBB Nightjet will take holidaymakers from late April three times a week directly from Vienna and Graz to Split. Vehicle carriage is also possible.
Quick overview
This report is particularly relevant for rail travelers because it may have concrete impacts on planning, connections, or infrastructure. The focus is on Nightjet, night train, Vienna–Split, and Oebb. The key points are summarized below.
Key points
- Seasonal Vienna – Split connection.
- Various comfort categories: seat, couchette, and sleeper cars.
- Car and motorcycle transport between Vienna and Split available.
What this means for travelers
For travelers, the key question is whether the connection offers a genuine alternative to flying. Schedule timing, booking start date, comfort classes, and onward connections at the origin and destination stations will be decisive.
Context
This connection is an essential building block for sustainable tourism in the Dalmatia holiday region and serves the persistently high demand for comfortable, cross-border night trains with car transport.
What to watch now
- Wait for the booking start date and the specific operating days.
- Compare sleeper and couchette options early, as cheap allotments can sell out quickly.
- Plan connections at the origin and destination stations with sufficient buffer.