We are considering taking the train from Salzburg to Zurich - I was able to find a direct route and understand it's a scenic journey during the day. Traveling in the summer with two kids. However it could be quite a fun experience to take a night train.
Q: I see the latest direct train leaves Salzburg a little before 6pm and arrives in Zurich past midnight. However I can't figure out if there are sleeper cars? Or would there not be a sleeper car option since this train isn't running in the middle of the night?
According to my search results, the rest of the trains that run between Salzburg and Zurich in the middle of the night are not direct trains, so that wouldn't work for a night train experience.
Q: I'm also trying to understand the ticket/seat buying process, and the difference in cabins? I'm thinking of buying upgraded seats (business? first?) since it's a long journey ( around 5 hours). It appears I buy the tickets now, and reserve the seats later. What is business/first like compared with economy/standard?
Thanks so much for any help!