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I posted a few days ago regarding availability of the night train from Stockholm to Narvik on December 11th.  We have continued to check the schedules every day and this morning tickets are available!! (YAY!) My next question, why are there no 1st class berths available?  Am I searching incorrectly? Is it possible that the train only has 2nd class private sleeper berths? We are ok with 2nd class, but the private bathroom offered in 1st class would be our preference if it is available.  Am I missing something? I’ve checked on both Vy and SJ. Any help is appreciated! 

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Best answer by AnnaB 5 October 2022, 14:59

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Reservations for Jan/Feb 2024 will hopefully be able in September/October 2023, so you will have to wait some time. 

 

Ah, thanks for this info.


Is First Class still available on this train? I looked at dates for next week/next month and there weren’t any​.

As far as I know you can't travel on 1st class domestic night train in Sweden even with a 1st class Interrail/Eurail pass.

Reservations for Jan/Feb 2024 will hopefully be able in September/October 2023, so you will have to wait some time. 

 

Ah, thanks for this info.


Is First Class still available on this train? I looked at dates for next week/next month and there weren’t any​.

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Hej!

I am planning a trip to the Arctic Circle n Jan/Feb 2024 and looking at travelling by train from Stockholm to Kiruna.

However, there doesn't seem to be any availability in 1st class  - has this cabin been discontinued on the night train?

Tak :)

Reservations for Jan/Feb 2024 will hopefully be able in September/October 2023, so you will have to wait some time. 

Hej!

I am planning a trip to the Arctic Circle n Jan/Feb 2024 and looking at travelling by train from Stockholm to Kiruna.

However, there doesn't seem to be any availability in 1st class  - has this cabin been discontinued on the night train?

Tak :)

@justin1123 @Del10h I have sent an email to VY customer service asking about when the tickets for night train 93 from Narvik to Stockholm will be released. 

@justin1123@Del10h 

The answer from VY Customer Service is that tickets/reservations for most departures are released and that the remaining tickets/reservations will be as soon as VY has received information about the construction works affecting that specific departure.

Thanks for the update. Let’s hope tickets will be out soon.

 
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@justin1123 @Del10h I have sent an email to VY customer service asking about when the tickets for night train 93 from Narvik to Stockholm will be released. 

@justin1123@Del10h 

The answer from VY Customer Service is that tickets/reservations for most departures are released and that the remaining tickets/reservations will be as soon as VY has received information about the construction works affecting that specific departure.

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@justin1123 @Del10h I have sent an email to VY customer service asking about when the tickets for night train 93 from Narvik to Stockholm will be released. 

It seems reservations are now open for the summer seat on this Narvik to Stockholm route. Can anyone help with info on the direct train??

I am looking at the different booking sites and they all show the connecting service (regional service connecting to a night train from Boden) available most days. But the direct night train is not available any day, with any type of seat/cabin. 

Is this because it is sold out already, or is it simply not released yet? The Vy website just says booking open for the summer, I can’t see any more specific information!

 

Exactly what date and what type of compartment are you looking for? Some compartments only run between Boden and Stockholm. 

 

I am looking at Narvik departure 5/6/7/8 June. But I see the same for any date in May or June. 

The booking screen shows a 1511 direct train, but unavailable for any type of seat or cabin. 

 

 

I think i saw that ticket are relaesed up to 28/05/23.

I’m looking daily as i need to book a train in june but nothing has been availbalbe yet. Las date available is 13th may. Just have to wait for june then i guess.

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It seems reservations are now open for the summer seat on this Narvik to Stockholm route. Can anyone help with info on the direct train??

I am looking at the different booking sites and they all show the connecting service (regional service connecting to a night train from Boden) available most days. But the direct night train is not available any day, with any type of seat/cabin. 

Is this because it is sold out already, or is it simply not released yet? The Vy website just says booking open for the summer, I can’t see any more specific information!

 

Exactly what date and what type of compartment are you looking for? Some compartments only run between Boden and Stockholm. 

 

I am looking at Narvik departure 5/6/7/8 June. But I see the same for any date in May or June. 

The booking screen shows a 1511 direct train, but unavailable for any type of seat or cabin. 

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It seems reservations are now open for the summer seat on this Narvik to Stockholm route. Can anyone help with info on the direct train??

I am looking at the different booking sites and they all show the connecting service (regional service connecting to a night train from Boden) available most days. But the direct night train is not available any day, with any type of seat/cabin. 

Is this because it is sold out already, or is it simply not released yet? The Vy website just says booking open for the summer, I can’t see any more specific information!

I see availability on sj.se until 11 August. What's your intended travel date?

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It seems reservations are now open for the summer seat on this Narvik to Stockholm route. Can anyone help with info on the direct train??

I am looking at the different booking sites and they all show the connecting service (regional service connecting to a night train from Boden) available most days. But the direct night train is not available any day, with any type of seat/cabin. 

Is this because it is sold out already, or is it simply not released yet? The Vy website just says booking open for the summer, I can’t see any more specific information!

 

Exactly what date and what type of compartment are you looking for? Some compartments only run between Boden and Stockholm. 

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It seems reservations are now open for the summer seat on this Narvik to Stockholm route. Can anyone help with info on the direct train??

I am looking at the different booking sites and they all show the connecting service (regional service connecting to a night train from Boden) available most days. But the direct night train is not available any day, with any type of seat/cabin. 

Is this because it is sold out already, or is it simply not released yet? The Vy website just says booking open for the summer, I can’t see any more specific information!

 

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Hi, i jump in this conversation for a question on the same route ;Stock-Narvik :-)

To make the reservation with your interrail pass, you need to provide a number. Which number is it?

Do i have to create a one-day ticket to have a number or is it the pass number I received when i purchased the pass ?

 

Thanks

Delphine

 

As there is no check what number you write at sj.se , you can write whatever you like. So use your pass number, that will be fine.

Hi, i jump in this conversation for a question on the same route ;Stock-Narvik :-)

To make the reservation with your interrail pass, you need to provide a number. Which number is it?

Do i have to create a one-day ticket to have a number or is it the pass number I received when i purchased the pass ?

 

Thanks

Delphine

 
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I am also looking to book Narvik to Stockholm for late May / early June with an Interrail pass. I will have a first class pass, but I assume that makes no difference for reservations on this train?

Is the best way to use the TrainPlanet website? Do you know if couchette / cabin reservations made this way can be changed or cancelled later?

You can compare prices and cancellation conditions between Trainpanet and sj.se. Start a booking and see what conditions they give. The class of your pass doesn't make a difference for this train.

 

Thanks for this, very useful. I didn’t realise you could buy these tickets on the sj.se website. It seems to sell them and to allow Interrail/Eurail users to purchase a full (2nd class) compartment. 

Both websites seem to be selling tickets up to the end of April. Any idea when they will sell for May and June?

 

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I am also looking to book Narvik to Stockholm for late May / early June with an Interrail pass. I will have a first class pass, but I assume that makes no difference for reservations on this train?

Is the best way to use the TrainPlanet website? Do you know if couchette / cabin reservations made this way can be changed or cancelled later?

You can compare prices and cancellation conditions between Trainpanet and sj.se. Start a booking and see what conditions they give. The class of your pass doesn't make a difference for this train.

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I am also looking to book Narvik to Stockholm for late May / early June with an Interrail pass. I will have a first class pass, but I assume that makes no difference for reservations on this train?

Is the best way to use the TrainPlanet website? Do you know if couchette / cabin reservations made this way can be changed or cancelled later?

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Yes,  I have planned around May 1 and thought that May 17 was just a one day holiday in Norway but had no idea about Whitsun.  Just remembered that the European Railway timetable does have a list of national  holidays but I don’t yet have the new Spring one,which was out last week - I found that extremely useful last year as a back up to online timetables and information in case anyone is interested.

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Thanks for all your information: I had no idea that the last weekend was a holiday weekend…

In much of Europe it is. It also helps to google "holidays” and the country name.

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Thanks for all your information: I had no idea that the last weekend was a holiday weekend…  so much for careful planning.  It is so useful to have this guidance - especially with regard to the overnight trains. 

Entur it is!  at least now I know what to do.  

 

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19 May is in the long weekend of Ascension day (which is 18 May). Is could be quite busy then. Also take into account that, although you can book reservations at a ticket office just before travelling, there are only 5 of them in the whole country. The ticket machines do not issue pass holder reservations. So you'd have to call or chat with Entur anyway in some cases. Entur will send reservations by email and are happy for them to be shown on screen.

With a 1st class pass, seat reservations are free of charge. Reservations are not required from/to Åndalsnes as far as I know (spelled Aandalsnes in the app); at least we didn't need them last year August but you can check with Entur.

The night train Narvik-Stockholm can be quite busy around holidays and the last weekend of May is Whitsun weekend. I don't know how popular the night train Trondheim-Oslo is; it is around €100 per 2-person sleeper compartment (regardless of whether you're alone or with 2) and they don't have couchettes as far as I know. Narvik-Stockholm is a lot cheaper, with couchettes for SEK 227 (€20.50) and berth in a 3-person sleeper for SEK 444 (€40).

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Okay, thanks, rvdborgt!. I shall try the chat function, too expensive to ring from Australia.  Do they charge a lot for the reservations?  (I have a first class global pass)

Is it mandatory to reserve all Norwegian trains in advance,  or do you think it is okay to just turn up at the station and do it then?  I can’t imagine that they’d be completely full in May, but having never been there have no idea!  Just so that you know what I am planning:  Kristiansand to Stavanger 4pm on May 19th.  Bergen to Oslo with side trip to Flam May 22, Oslo- Andalasnes May 24,  Andalsnes- Trondheim May 25 then night train to Bodo same date.  Then Narvik to Stockholm about a week later.  I’ve noticed that it is easier to give advice when exact details are provided on this forum: am so grateful for any help! 

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Can I also ask: how to reserve a night train in Norway from Trondheim to Bodo using my pass: is that via the same sj.se site?

No, best to book via Entur. Either by phone or by using the chat on their website.

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Thank you very much for advice. Can I also ask: how to reserve a night train in Norway from Trondheim to Bodo using my pass: is that via the same sj.se site?

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@juliadbau  You best make reservations for that train at sj.se . Reservations for VY night train opens about 90 days in advance 

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