Night train Brussels Prague from €69.99

Yes. European Sleeper runs a direct night train (ES 453) from Brussels to Prague, with no train changes, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The return train (ES 452) leaves Prague on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

The night train from Brussels to Prague runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In the other direction, the night train from Prague to Brussels runs every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. See the full timetable for exact dates and times.

Our night train leaves Brussels-Midi around 18:00 and arrives in Prague the next morning, around 11:00. The journey takes about 17 hours. Times vary slightly by date, so check the full timetable for your travel day.

The night train from Brussels to Prague stops in Antwerp, Roosendaal, Rotterdam, The Hague, Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Deventer, Berlin, Dresden, Bad Schandau, Děčín and Ústí nad Labem before arriving in Prague, crossing Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Czechia overnight.

Tickets start from €69.99 for a bed in a shared Classic compartment. A private compartment starts from €249.99 and fits up to 5 people in Classic or 3 in Comfort. Shared tickets are priced per person, one way. Prices vary by travel date, and booking early usually gives the lowest fare.

For the best night’s sleep, book a private compartment. You can choose between four options: Budget (regular seats); Classic (seats by day and couchettes by night, shared or private, with women-only compartments for women travelling alone); Comfort Standard (a 3-person compartment with beds); and Comfort Plus (a spacious 3-person compartment with beds and a private wash basin). Bedding is provided in Classic, Comfort Standard and Comfort Plus, and stewards are on board throughout the journey. See the train and its compartments.

Yes. Drinks, snacks and breakfast are available from the train crew, and you can order from your compartment. The dining car is not in service. Breakfast costs €14. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

You can choose between four classes:

• Budget: regular seats.
• Classic: a compartment with seats by day and couchettes by night, bookable as shared or private.
• Comfort Standard: a 3-person compartment with beds.
• Comfort Plus: a spacious 3-person compartment with beds and a private wash basin.

Booking a private compartment offers the most comfort and rest on a long overnight trip. Bedding is provided in Classic, Comfort Standard and Comfort Plus. Learn more about the train and its compartments.

Yes, depending on your fare. Easy Night: no refund. Good Night: 100% refund up to 30 days before departure, 50% up to 15 days before. Flex Night: 100% refund up to 48 hours before departure. To cancel only part of a booking, or if you need help, contact customer service.

You can book tickets directly on the European Sleeper website or through major rail booking platforms.

For groups, it is best to book multiple compartments in one go. If you want to travel with 10 or more people (for example: a school trip or company outing), submit a request. We'll get back to you with a tailored offer.

Children aged 4 to 11 always pay the cheaper Easy Night fare, subject to the conditions of the Flex Night fare.

Children aged 3 and under travel free if they share a bed, couchette or seat with a fare paying passenger. A bed, couchette or seat may only be shared by one child aged three and under and one other person. If you would prefer your child to have their own bed, couchette or seat, please book a ticket with the child fare. 

Yes, the Interrail Global Pass and the Eurail Global Pass are accepted on our trains, and a reservation is mandatory. Show your ticket and reservation together with your pass if the train crew asks.

What you also need to know:

• The individual country passes are not valid.
• The reservations are subject to the Good Night terms and conditions for cancellation. If you cancel, the ticket price will be refunded in full up to 30 days before departure. For cancellations up to 15 days before departure, you will receive a 50% refund.
• The rates for reservation apply to both children and adults.
• It is not possible to combine reservations with standard tickets within one journey. However, this is possible if you add a second journey to the same booking.
• Reservations with a Eurail or an Interrail Pass are not possible for private compartments. If you wish to book a private compartment, the normal rates apply.  

Dogs and cats are welcome if you book a private compartment. Guide dogs for the visually impaired and people with restricted mobility are also welcome on the European Sleeper trains. No other types of pets are allowed on the European Sleeper trains. Read more about travel with dogs or cats.

Luggage is included in your ticket and there is no weight limit. We recommend one suitcase or backpack plus one small bag, which you store in your compartment. Bike transport is not bookable in 2026. See travelling with a bike.