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The Good Night Train, the unique way of travel through Europe!

European Sleeper was founded in 2021 with one clear mission: to make night train travel a comfortable, sustainable, and adventurous alternative once again.

Ambitious, the mission is to add a new train connection every year.  Different, European Sleeper is organised as a cooperative.

Many European destinations are covered, and more will be.

European Sleeper links Europe overnight on two routes: Paris to Berlin and Brussels to Prague.

A third route is planed for September 2026: Brussels to Milan.

Intermediary stops as per schedules:

• Brussels <> Prague
• Berlin <> Paris

European Sleeper vintage night train — where classic charm meets modern comfort.

Four comfort classes of services to meet traveler expectations:

Comfort Plus

For couples and solo travellers seeking a restful night.

• The most comfortable option - max of 3 beds per compartment
• These sleeping car compartments come with seats and a table
• Washbasin in the compartment, toilets elsewhere in the carriage
• A comfortable mattress with a fully made-up bed
• Compartments can be locked from the inside
• Wake-up call at the desired time
• Towel and toiletries included
• Breakfast, mineral water and welcome drink included
• More drinks and snacks can be purchased from the train crew
• Compartments can be booked as single, double and triple
• Mixed-gender travel, except in the women-only compartment

Comfort standard

• Max 3 beds per couchette compartment
• Compact bed size (60 cm × 175-185 cm on average)
• A comfortable mattress with a fully prepared bed with fresh sheet, pillow and duvet
• These compartments come with a 3 person couch, small window table and big fold up table
• Compartments can be locked from the inside
• Washbasin and toilets not in the compartment, but available in the corridor
• Mineral water included
• Breakfast, drinks and snacks can be purchased from the train crew
• Compartments can be booked as single, double and triple
• Mixed-gender travel, except in the women-only compartment

Classic

• 5 person compartment in a classic couchette carriage
• Seats during the day, comfortable couchettes at night
• Big fold-up table available for during the day
• Blanket, sheet and pillow are included for all passengers
• Washroom and toilet are in the corridor
• Compartments can be locked from the inside
• Mineral water included
• Breakfast can be added to your booking for an additional fee
• Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the train crew 
• Available as a private compartment
• Mixed gender, unless booked as Women-Only  

Budget

• Most affordable travel option
• Seats available in 6-person compartments
• Or seats with tables in our open-plan spaces
• Seat reservations included
• Toilets are in the corridor
• Breakfast can be added to your booking for an additional fee
• Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the train crew  

🧳 Luggage can be stored in the spacious area above the corridor door, or simply on the floor. There’s no need to worry about weight limits or measurements.

🚂 Coach Layouts

Restaurant, onboard services:

• Our onboard menu offers soft and hot drinks, snacks, and a selection of alcoholic drinks. Earplugs are also available for a good night. Simply scan the QR code in your compartment to order. 
  • ES 453 towards Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague: catering stops at 23:00 and the stewards are available for enquiries until midnight and from 5:30 in the morning.
  • ES 452 in the direction of Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels: catering stops at 23:30 and stewards are available for enquiries until 00:30 and from 6:00 in the morning.

In both directions, morning catering starts from 6:30. Pre-booked breakfasts will be handed over personally by the steward, also if you disembark before 6:30.

Fare is a combination of passenger type & comfort service class:

(*Children below 3 years old inclusive travel free when sharing a seat/bed )

For information on how to book on the Rail Europe booking Portal. User Manual is available here

These trains can be booked up to 180 days in advance - TBC

TTL (Ticketing Time Limit) lasts twenty-five minutes from booking date/time

• Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased
  • Easy Night: no refund for cancellations of an Easy Night ticket,
  • Good Night: 100% refund for cancellations of Good Night tickets up to 30 days before departure and 50% refund for cancellations up to 15 days before departure,
  • Flex Night: 100% refund for cancellations of Flex Night tickets up to 48 hours before departure

No specific condition applies, however it is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

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