ALPEN-SYLT Nachtexpress
A night-train travel brand operated by the RDC Deutschland Gruppe, linking Germany with Scandinavia and other overnight destinations.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
ALPEN-SYLT Nachtexpress is the night-train travel brand presented on the German website nachtexpress.de, operated by the RDC Deutschland Gruppe. The brand markets overnight rail journeys that let travellers board in the evening and arrive rested the next morning, positioning the night train as a comfortable and sustainable alternative to daytime travel and short-haul flights. The flagship service described on the official site is the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm, a night train connecting Berlin and Hamburg with the Swedish capital Stockholm via Copenhagen. It runs three times a week and offers passengers a choice of sleeping cars, couchette cars and seated coaches, with tickets advertised from 40 euros per journey. Arrival in Stockholm is scheduled for around 9:55 in the morning, which the brand presents as ideal for starting a full day in the city. The brand's portfolio also includes the BTE AutoReiseZug, a car-carrying night train linking Hamburg-Altona with Lörrach on the Swiss border, allowing travellers to bring their own vehicle while travelling overnight. This reflects the operator's broader strategy of combining overnight rail travel with practical mobility at the destination. RDC Deutschland describes itself as a private railway company that has been active in night-train traffic for many years, both on its own commercial account and in cooperation with international rail partners. The ALPEN-SYLT Nachtexpress brand therefore sits within a portfolio of overnight services aimed at leisure and cross-border travellers between Germany, Denmark and Sweden, with an emphasis on comfort, direct connections and environmental sustainability.
History
ALPEN-SYLT Nachtexpress is the night-train brand presented on the German website nachtexpress.de and operated by the RDC Deutschland Gruppe. The brand's public identity is built around overnight rail travel between Germany and Scandinavia, with the RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm as its flagship service. According to the official website, the RDC Deutschland Gruppe has been active as a private railway company in night-train traffic for many years, operating both on its own commercial account and in cooperation with international rail companies. This experience forms the basis of the brand's current offering. The RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm connects Berlin and Hamburg with Stockholm via Copenhagen, running three times a week. It offers sleeping cars, couchette cars and seated coaches, with tickets available from 40 euros per journey. The service is marketed as a comfortable and sustainable way to travel between Germany, Denmark and Sweden, with arrival in Stockholm around 9:55 in the morning. A central part of the night-train portfolio is the BTE AutoReiseZug, which links Hamburg-Altona with Lörrach on the Swiss border. This service allows travellers to journey overnight while bringing their own vehicle, so that mobility at the destination is preserved. The brand therefore combines cross-border overnight passenger services with car-carrying night trains, targeting leisure travellers and those seeking an alternative to daytime rail travel or flying. The official site presents the night train as an experienced operator with connections for the future.
Products and positioning
Comfortable, sustainable overnight rail travel between Germany and Scandinavia, with direct connections and a choice of onboard accommodation.
RDC EuroNight Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm
Night train connecting Berlin and Hamburg with Stockholm via Copenhagen, running three times a week with sleeping, couchette and seated accommodation; tickets from 40 euros per journey.
BTE AutoReiseZug
Car-carrying night train linking Hamburg-Altona with Lörrach on the Swiss border, allowing travellers to bring their own vehicle.
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