European Sleeper

European Sleeper: night trains between Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Prague and Milan

European Sleeper is a rail operator that sells overnight journeys across Europe under the brand The Good Night Train. The company presents itself as a cooperative run by night train enthusiasts and structures its offering around three international routes: Paris–Berlin, Brussels–Prague and Brussels–Milan. The company does not allow booking domestic journeys within the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Switzerland or Czechia.

Routes and destinations

The network connects the following cities: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Berlin, Bohemian Switzerland, Brussels, Cologne, Como, Copenhagen, Dresden, Hamburg, Malmö, Milan, Paris, Prague, Rotterdam, Saxon Switzerland and Zürich. The three main routes are Paris–Berlin, Brussels–Prague and Brussels–Milan. The company states that bookings are open until 7 September 2027, with the winter, spring and summer 2027 seasons already available.

Compartment types and reference prices

The on-board experience is organised into 3 to 6 person compartments, designed for travellers looking to meet other people, and private compartments for couples, small groups and families of up to five people. The catalogue shows prices from €49.99 for berths in a shared compartment and from €209.99 for private compartments. The destinations Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Prague and Milan appear with fares from €49.99 or €59.99 depending on the case.

Conditions for children, pets and bicycles

Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge if they do not occupy their own bed or seat; if you want them to have their own space, the child fare must be paid. Children aged 11 and under must always be accompanied by someone aged 18 or older. Only dogs and cats are allowed in private compartments, with a surcharge of €29.99 per animal to cover additional cleaning of the compartment. Bicycle transport is not available to book throughout 2026.

Interrail and group bookings

Travellers with an Interrail pass or a European Sleeper Pass can select the Interrail reservation option and purchase the required reservation for Budget, Classic or Comfort class; this reservation is only valid if you already hold a European Sleeper Pass or an Interrail Pass. For groups of more than five people, an extra trip can be added to the same booking, and groups of ten or more must be handled through customer service.

Traveller support and assistance

The company offers chat and WhatsApp for enquiries, with support Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 01:00 and Sundays from 17:00 to 01:00; on Saturdays the chat remains closed and you can leave a message. WhatsApp is reserved for emergencies. For urgent assistance during the journey, there is an emergency number operating on travel days from 16:00 to midnight (Central European Time). Email enquiries are handled at the published contact address. The company recommends quoting your booking reference to speed up handling. Claims for delays or additional expenses can be submitted via a form, and complaints can be escalated to the European Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform.

Structure and sustainability

European Sleeper presents itself as a cooperative and allows you to become a co-owner. The company states a focus on sustainability and offers complementary services such as The Good Night Blog, the Good Fare Finder fare search tool, the GreenCityTrip platform, the dining car, the frequent traveller programme and the sale of its own passes. The company named in the legal notice is European Sleeper Exploitatie B.V., with KVK number 86040472.

Location and contact

Vondellaan 144, 3521 GH Utrecht · Email: info@europeansleeper.eu