European Sleeper
A good way to travel
Night trains are more than just transport: they’re an adventure. You fall asleep in one city and wake up in another, refreshed and ready to explore. No airport stress, no early wake-up calls. And with a much lower carbon footprint than flying, it’s a better choice for the planet too.
Connecting Europe by night
In 2021, we founded European Sleeper with one clear mission: to make night train travel a comfortable, sustainable, and adventurous alternative once again. Since then, we've connected thousands of travellers across Europe with our international night trains, and we're just getting started.
Next stop: Barcelona
Our mission is to add a new train connection every year. More and more people will leave the plane, car or bus behind and discover more destinations by night. Are you ready to hop on board the Good Night Train to Barcelona? We’re deep in preparations and full of excitement. Southern Europe holds so much potential, and we can’t wait to get this night train rolling to the heart of Catalonia.
Our cooperative
European Sleeper is organised as a cooperative. In May 2021 and within 15 minutes, we raised €500,000 in seed capital, by selling shares to more than 350 small investors from various countries in Europe and beyond - an enthusiastic night train community, that is actively involved in the company. Now over 5 million has been raised, by more than 4000 investors! Our next share funding campaign launches on 26 August 2025. Join us in taking the next step as we bring more night trains to Europe!
The founders
European Sleeper is part of the movement that put the overnight sleeper train back on the European map. It was founded by two entrepreneurs with a great passion for sleeper trains: Elmer van Buuren of Train2EU and Chris Engelsman of Noord West Express. With the founding of European Sleeper, we combine an enormous amount of valuable knowledge and experience.
Good for the planet
Rail is the most climate-friendly way to travel. Taking our night train from Amsterdam to Berlin produces 92% less CO₂ than flying the same route. By choosing European Sleeper, you are not only reducing your carbon footprint but also embracing a slower, more conscious way to travel. Watch the world go by, meet fellow travellers, and arrive refreshed in the heart of a new city.
