Lonely PlanetJul 29, 2026The best sleeper-train journeys across EuropeThe movement to make travel more sustainable has boosted demand for sleeper trains. Here are nine routes that get you to a new destination by dawn.12 things in this storyPetit Train JaunePlacescenic, narrow-gauge train from Latour-de-CarolElsewhereChopinPublic artworkMunich, Germanynight train from Munich to WarsawIntercity NottePlaceItalynight train services run by TrenitaliaEuropean SleeperPlaceBrussels, Belgiumservice from Brussels to Berlin and PragueEuroNightPlaceZurich, Switzerlandservice from Zürich to ZagrebNight Riviera SleeperPlaceLondon, United Kingdomsouthwest from London’s Paddington Station to PenzanceCaledonian SleeperPlaceLondon, United Kingdomtrain from Euston Station to ScotlandBen NevisTrailScotland, United KingdomUK's highest peak and one of Scotland's best-loved hikesSwedish RailwaysPlaceGermanyEuroNight route between Germany and SwedenSnälltågetPlaceBerlin, Germanyseasonal night services from Berlin and Hamburg to StockholmIsterPlaceBudapest, Hungaryovernight adventure from Budapest to BucharestTrondheim to BodøPlaceTrondheim, Norwayovernight trip in NorwayRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
