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The revival of the Paris–Berlin night train
Behind European Sleeper
The Paris–Berlin night train is running again. Just a few months ago, that wasn’t the case. In December 2025, the previous service stopped operating. Not because travellers had lost interest, quite the opposite, but because the conditions around it changed.
Stories from our co-owners
Behind European Sleeper
European Sleeper began with a simple belief. Night trains belong to all of us. We are not backed by a single large shareholder or distant investment fund. We are a cooperative. More than 6,000 co-owners have chosen to invest in the revival of night trains in Europe. Travellers, railway enthusiasts, climate advocates, families, entrepreneurs, students. People who believe that how we travel shapes the continent we live in. This is their story.
How to: Good Night Train
Tips & tricks
6 simple steps to travel Europe by night. Travelling by night train is more than just moving from one city to another. It is a way to journey with care, rest well, and arrive refreshed; all while gently gliding through Europe with the window open. Whether it is your first time or you have already made the good night train part of your life, this guide helps you make the most of it.
A smarter way to cross Europe
Efficient travel
Travel choices shape more than just our memories. They also shape our climate footprint and the kind of places we visit. For journeys that stretch across borders and time zones, night trains offer a way to move with purpose and care: lowering emissions, reducing reliance on short-haul flights, and making meaningful use of the hours we spend getting from one place to another.
European Sleeper: Supported by a community
Welcome Aboard
The revival of night trains in Europe. European Sleeper started because we felt something was missing in how Europe moves. There was a time when night trains quietly connected cities and countries, letting people sleep while the landscape unfolded beyond the window. Over the years, many of those services faded away. We believed they should return, not as a relic, but as a practical, mindful way to travel: friendly to people and to the planet.
A family trip by night train and bike
The Good Night
At European Sleeper, we learn most from the people who travel with us. Last year, we spoke with traveller Malhu Mertens, who travelled on our night train with her family and their bikes in tow. She shared what worked, what was challenging, and what could be clearer next time. Her reflections help us stay realistic and focused on what matters onboard.