Paris to Berlin Night Train Returns: Sleep Your Way Across Europe Starting March 2026

The golden age of European night trains is officially back. Starting March 26, 2026, you can board a train in Paris, sleep through the night, and wake up in Berlin—no airport chaos, no layovers, no hotel bill.

European Sleeper is relaunching the iconic Paris-Berlin overnight route after years of absence, operating three times a week with departures from Paris Gare du Nord on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings. By morning, you'll roll into Berlin Hauptbahnhof refreshed and ready to explore.

The Magic of the Train

Night trains are one of the most sustainable and romantic ways to travel in Europe. Instead of taking a 1.5-hour flight (plus 3 hours of airport time), you save a hotel night, reduce your carbon footprint by up to 90%, and wake up in a new city without losing a day of travel.

And let's be honest—there's something magical about falling asleep in France and waking up in Germany. The gentle rocking of the train, the changing landscapes outside your window, the quiet satisfaction of traveling the way Europeans did for generations.

This route also connects seamlessly with other European Sleeper services, making it easy to link Paris with Amsterdam, Brussels, and beyond. Multi-city trips just got a whole lot easier.

What You Need to Know

Route: Paris Gare du Nord → Brussels → Amsterdam → Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Departure days: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday evenings

Arrival: Next morning in Berlin

Ticket prices:

Seat: €49 (reclines, shared space)

Couchette: €79 (shared 6-person cabin with bunk beds)

Private sleeper cabin: €129+ (solo or duo compartments with bedding)

What's included: All tickets include WiFi, power outlets, and access to the onboard bistro. Sleeper cabins come with fresh linens, pillows, and a wake-up service.

Booking: Tickets go on sale February 1, 2026 via [europeansleeper.eu](https://www.europeansleeper.eu)

Pro tip: Book early for sleeper cabins—they sell out fast, especially on weekends.

Why Night Trains Are Back

Night trains nearly disappeared in the 2010s as budget airlines dominated European travel. But travelers are rethinking how they move across Europe. Sustainability matters. Airports are exhausting. And honestly? Waking up in a new city beats a 6 AM alarm and a cramped middle seat.

Austria's ÖBB led the night train renaissance with Nightjet services, and now private operators like European Sleeper are filling the gaps. The Paris-Berlin route is just one of several new night trains launching in 2026, signaling a major shift in how Europeans—and travelers visiting Europe—choose to move.

This isn't nostalgia. It's the future of European travel.

Planning a Multi-City Trip

If you're visiting Paris and Berlin, this train is a no-brainer. But it also opens up possibilities for longer routes: start in Amsterdam, sleep through to Berlin, then continue to Prague or Vienna by day train.

ViaVia helps you plan these multi-city journeys with train routing that actually makes sense. Add Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Berlin to your trip, and see how they all connect—no 12-tab chaos, just a clear route and smart suggestions.

Read more: [European Sleeper Official Announcement](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/30/europes-rail-network-renaissance-continues-with-five-new-trains-launching-in-2026)