Departing from the Gare du Nord in Paris, on March 26, European Sleeper officially launched its new overnight link to Berlin, via Brussels.
The train left the French capital at 6:03 PM, marking the return of a direct connection between these great European metropolises, long absent from the rail network.
The convoy’s arrival at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the following morning, prompted an official reception bringing together partners and institutional representatives.
This new link is part of the progressive development of European Sleeper’s network, already present on the Brussels – Amsterdam – Berlin – Prague axis. The company also plans to launch a night train to Milan from September 2026.
The Paris – Brussels – Berlin line will be operated at a rate of three round trips per week. In time, it will allow six departures per week in each direction between Brussels and Berlin.
The train left the French capital at 6:03 PM, marking the return of a direct connection between these great European metropolises, long absent from the rail network.
The convoy’s arrival at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the following morning, prompted an official reception bringing together partners and institutional representatives.
This new link is part of the progressive development of European Sleeper’s network, already present on the Brussels – Amsterdam – Berlin – Prague axis. The company also plans to launch a night train to Milan from September 2026.
The Paris – Brussels – Berlin line will be operated at a rate of three round trips per week. In time, it will allow six departures per week in each direction between Brussels and Berlin.
A European and Sustainable Ambition
At the launch event in Paris, the founders of the company, Chris Engelsman and Elmer van Buuren, emphasized the challenges involved in developing the night train project.
They particularly stressed the need to gradually build a viable European rail network, while promoting market openness to new operators and improving the integration of cross-border services.
Present at the inauguration, Belgium’s Federal Mobility Minister, Jean-Luc Crucke, highlighted the environmental benefits of the project, noting a credible alternative in favor of low-carbon tourism.
He also recalled the commitment of the Belgian authorities to remove regulatory and technical barriers to such initiatives.
On the SNCF side, Olivier Bancel praised the cooperation among the various actors, stating that these partnerships help reposition rail as a central mode of transport in Europe.
They particularly stressed the need to gradually build a viable European rail network, while promoting market openness to new operators and improving the integration of cross-border services.
Present at the inauguration, Belgium’s Federal Mobility Minister, Jean-Luc Crucke, highlighted the environmental benefits of the project, noting a credible alternative in favor of low-carbon tourism.
He also recalled the commitment of the Belgian authorities to remove regulatory and technical barriers to such initiatives.
On the SNCF side, Olivier Bancel praised the cooperation among the various actors, stating that these partnerships help reposition rail as a central mode of transport in Europe.
An Accessible Pricing Range
The establishment of this link relies on the collaboration of numerous operational and industrial partners, including Train Charter Services, Wagon Plastron, as well as the Alstom and RAILPOOL groups. New players, such as RDC Deutschland Gruppe, also participated in the project.
Infrastructure managers in France, Belgium and Germany were mobilized to integrate this new offering into the existing networks.
On board, European Sleeper offers several levels of comfort, with tickets from €39.99 for a seated seat. Berths are available from €59.99, including reservation and bed linen.
For higher comfort, passengers can opt for Comfort Standard compartments from €99.99 or Comfort Plus from €129.99, with breakfast included.
Infrastructure managers in France, Belgium and Germany were mobilized to integrate this new offering into the existing networks.
On board, European Sleeper offers several levels of comfort, with tickets from €39.99 for a seated seat. Berths are available from €59.99, including reservation and bed linen.
For higher comfort, passengers can opt for Comfort Standard compartments from €99.99 or Comfort Plus from €129.99, with breakfast included.
Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Editor See all articles by Amelia Brille
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