Europe’s sleeper network has been shifting quickly. Some lines have vanished, others have appeared, and a few have changed hands between operators.
The six routes below are ones that, based on reporting from late 2025 and 2026, are running or have recently launched. Timetables and start dates can move, so check the operator before you book.
Paris to Berlin with European Sleeper
This one is the freshest. European Sleeper’s Paris to Berlin sleeper began running on 26 March 2026, three times a week via Brussels. It stepped in after ÖBB cancelled its Nightjet services from Paris to Berlin and Vienna from 14 December 2025, following the withdrawal of French government subsidies.
Departures from Paris North run on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, arriving in Berlin the following morning. Return journeys leave Berlin on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Since it’s not a daily service, you’ll need to plan around those days. From 13 July 2026 the trains also stop at Hamburg Harburg, which gives onward connections toward Scandinavia.
Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague
European Sleeper’s original route is a handy way to link Western and Central Europe. It runs three times a week from Brussels through Amsterdam and Berlin to Prague, under the Good Night Train name. It began in 2023, so it has a few years of track record behind it.
The company is a cooperative venture started by rail enthusiasts, which shows private operators can fill gaps left by bigger rail companies. That also means it’s smaller and less frequent than a state network. If your dates are fixed, book early.
Munich to Rome on a Nightjet
This is one of the classic Alpine crossings. Nightjets connect Munich to Rome via Salzburg and the Alps on a nightly basis, and ÖBB has pledged to keep the very popular route running. You go to sleep in Bavaria and wake up in Italy.
Berths vary a lot, from seats to shared compartments to private cabins. A seat, a shared berth, a private compartment and a mini cabin are different products, and a “from” fare isn’t a quote. Compare the full price for your exact dates and level of privacy.
Vienna to Amsterdam and Brussels
Long distances are where a sleeper makes the most sense. Despite the Paris cuts, ÖBB confirmed it would keep its Vienna to Brussels Nightjet, via Munich and Cologne, running three times weekly. The Vienna to Amsterdam sleeper, via Munich and the Rhine valley, was also kept going into 2026.
Both routes cross several countries without an airport transfer. Departure days differ between the two, so check the timetable before settling on a trip. Booking windows matter as well, since Nightjet generally opens 180 days ahead, though some departures open later.
Vienna to Hamburg
This route is worth a look if you want newer rolling stock. Vienna to Hamburg and Innsbruck to Hamburg are among the routes served by ÖBB’s newer Nightjet trains, which debuted in late 2023 with upgraded cabins. All sleeper compartments on those trains have private toilets and showers.
It’s a long north to south run through Germany. Hamburg also connects onward to other northern destinations, so it can work as a gateway rather than just an endpoint. As with every route here, availability depends on the day, so look at the current timetable.
Przemyśl to Munich on EN Carpatia
This is the least obvious pick, and the most interesting. A sleeper from Przemyśl through Kraków, Vienna and Salzburg to Munich, called EN Carpatia, has run since 14 December 2025. It ties southern Poland to Austria and Bavaria in one overnight trip.
It’s part of a wider pattern in which Poland’s operator is adding international links. New PKP routes also link Poland with Prague and Munich, adding more central European options. A brand new service can change quickly, so confirm your date before you commit.
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