New sleeper train will get you from London to Berlin in 16 hours
1 year, 10 months ago

New sleeper train will get you from London to Berlin in 16 hours

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new sleeper train will enable passengers to travel from London to Berlin in 16 hours. The European Sleeper service from Brussels, Belgium to the German capital launches on 25 May 2023, joining other overnight routes made available by the rail company, including Hamburg to Stockholm and Brussels to Prague. As reported by The Guardian, Chris Engelsman, the co-founder of the European Sleeper service, said: “We thought that would be good timing to start the weekend.” Passengers can then leave Berlin at 11pm on Sunday, arriving in Brussels on Monday morning at 9.30am, before leaving for London at around 10am. It’s hoped the sleeper service will appeal to passengers seeking a more sustainable alternative to short-haul flights when it comes to European travel.

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I'm a train expert - here are seven of Europe's best sleeper services, from Cornwall to Venice
2 months, 3 weeks ago

I'm a train expert - here are seven of Europe's best sleeper services, from Cornwall to Venice

Daily Mail  

Agatha Christie once said: ‘Trains are wonderful.’ Certainly, they were helpful to her, providing the inspiration for Murder On The Orient Express. CZECH IT OUT: BRUSSELS TO PRAGUE The European Sleeper runs thrice-weekly trains between Brussels and Prague Tom says: 'The operator’s motto is "The Good Night Train" and the emphasis is on comfort with beds with duvets and quality …

New Brussels to Venice sleeper train to depart from February 2025
4 months ago

New Brussels to Venice sleeper train to depart from February 2025

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new twice-weekly night train from Brussels to Venice has been given a launch date of …

Europe was on the brink of a night train revolution. Here’s what actually happened
54 years, 11 months ago

Europe was on the brink of a night train revolution. Here’s what actually happened

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Formidable obstacles European Sleeper is one of the few new night train operators to begin services, but the company has struggled to find rolling stock. Without government backing – enjoyed by ÖBB and other legacy state railways – it’s also very difficult to obtain the necessary finance to …

The European Sleeper: A new night train connecting some of the continent's great cities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The European Sleeper: A new night train connecting some of the continent's great cities

BBC  

The European Sleeper: A new night train connecting some of the continent's great cities volkerpreusser/Alamy A series of new night trains are now connecting major European cities and lesser-known destinations Hop aboard in one country, wake up in another and consider getting off to explore one of Germany's most stunning landscapes. The European Sleeper is part of an ongoing renaissance …

Revealed: The three best places to visit in Europe by sleeper train this winter
1 year, 1 month ago

Revealed: The three best places to visit in Europe by sleeper train this winter

Daily Mail  

A flight-free travel enthusiast has revealed the three 'best sleeper trains to take in winter' for Brits hoping to have a low-emission getaway in the next few months. revealed her top three sleeper trains to take this winter, all of which left from Amsterdam - which you can get to from London on the Eurostar The first suggested destination was …

Paris-Berlin night train to return after nine years
1 year, 3 months ago

Paris-Berlin night train to return after nine years

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Austrian operator OBB announced that its Nightjet sleeper service will start partially running again from December this year, making three …

This summer, ditch flying and travel through Europe on a sleeper train
1 year, 5 months ago

This summer, ditch flying and travel through Europe on a sleeper train

Hindustan Times  

Air travel is not as appealing as it once was. Budapest How to get there by train: Known for its famous thermal baths and art nouveau architecture, Budapest is accessible by Hungarian sleeper trains that run from Berlin, Zurich, Stuttgart, Munich and Bucharest. At 12 ½ hours, this journey comes on the longer side of sleeper services; a high-speed day …

New sleeper train will connect Barcelona and Amsterdam
1 year, 9 months ago

New sleeper train will connect Barcelona and Amsterdam

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new sleeper train connecting Barcelona and Amsterdam is set to launch in the spring of …

New Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin night train to launch on May 25
1 year, 11 months ago

New Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin night train to launch on May 25

NL Times  

The European Sleeper night train route connecting Brussels and Berlin, with stops in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam, will officially launch its passenger service on May 25. European Sleeper said it anticipates extending their service to those destinations by the end of 2023 or early 2024, the company said on its website. The night trains between Brussels and Berlin will …

New sleeper train will enable travellers to get from London to Stockholm in 24 hours
2 years, 4 months ago

New sleeper train will enable travellers to get from London to Stockholm in 24 hours

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new electric-powered sleeper train service will soon allow passengers to travel from the UK to …

Night train from the Netherlands to Prague to launch next summer
3 years ago

Night train from the Netherlands to Prague to launch next summer

NL Times  

Plans are pressing forward for a new night train service that will connect Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Roosendaal with Hannover, Berlin, Dresden and Prague. It will be the third international night train to launch since last summer, when a service to Vienna started. The new night train is expected to launch next summer, "a few months later than originally …

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