Couchettes are basic padded bunks with blanket, sheet & pillow in either a 6-berth compartment (cheapest) or 4-berth compartment (a little more expensive, well worth it for the extra space per person). Couchettes are great for families or groups of friends or individual travellers on a budget. Couchettes convert to normal seats for evening or morning use. On Nightjet trains, morning tea or coffee and a roll or croissant are included. Think of a couchette as an inexpensive hostel or pensione.
