I booked the cheapest accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.

The rail line operates overnight routes between Austria, Italy, France, and the Netherlands, and it goes as fast as 143 miles per hour, according to the company's website.

I booked the latter; they're cabins with six regular assigned seats that deeply recline. Some routes have private cabins, but mine didn't.

"The quality of travel depends not only on the carriages, but also on the route," the statement also said.

Some trains only require a Eurail pass to ride, while others, including overnight trains, incur an additional discounted price.

With my seven-day Eurail pass, the train trip cost $14. It was the cheapest overnight accommodation.

I arrived about an hour and a half before my 6:53 p.m. train so I'd have ample time to find the platform.

McDonalds in Germany has different menu items from locations in the US, like the hash brown burger.

The train arrived on time and I found and boarded my assigned car, number 254.

I made my way to my assigned seat in one of these cabins.

Two others arrived within the first few hours.

It had two cushions and reclined far enough to almost lay flat, but not fully.

It was large enough to fit my ticket and phone but not much else.

However, I was surprised to find ample luggage space on two rows of storage racks above the seats.

An OBB Nightjet rep told BI that new cars that began running in 2023 have more outlets.

I thought it had a wide selection with snacks, pasta, and wraps.

"Toilets are always cleaned when the trip starts," OBB Nightjet said in a statement to BI. "In addition, our staff is doing regular checks during the night."

I had hardly any personal space.

The rep for OBB Nightjet told BI that pillows and sheets are only provided for guests in the bunk-style sleeping cars because the seating carriage is not recommended for long-haul trips.

I ended up switching to a different cabin with only two other people.

Even in a less-crowded cabin, I couldn't get comfortable on such a bumpy journey or with the knowledge that someone might wake me up to move.

My train arrived in Vienna at 7 a.m., and I was so exhausted that I ran around town looking for any hotel that would take me in so early in the morning.

Next time, I'll book a flight or take a train with private cabins.