The new European Sleeper night train will connect a variety of winter sports and city destinations on a spectacular route from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. The inaugural journey, departing from Brussels on February 5, 2025, will operate approximately twice weekly during February and March. This route will link Brussels to Venice, with stops in Utrecht, Cologne, Munich, Innsbruck, and Verona, traversing five European countries: Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Italy.
This schedule accommodates school holidays, and the peak winter sports season, and provides a sustainable, enjoyable travel option to Venice’s famous carnival.
In response to the high demand for winter sports travel, city trip options, and the lack of suitable train connections, European Sleeper is now introducing a new seasonal night train to the Austrian Alps and Venice. This overnight journey connects Belgium and Italy passing through the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria, making cross-continental night journeys more accessible and enjoyable for travellers.
“We are pleased to introduce this new night train connection from the North Sea to the Mediterranean,” commented Chris Engelsman, co-founder of European Sleeper. “Passengers will be able to board our train from Belgium and the Netherlands, and relax in the comfort of the restaurant car, while the train transports them through Germany and Austria, and across the Alps, ending in the historic cities of Verona and Venice the following day. This marks a new important milestone for European Sleeper and the convenience of night travel across Europe more sustainably.”
The new night train service will also be available for booking through partner Green City Trip, which underscores their shared ambition to innovate European train travel and make it more accessible to a wider audience. A provisional timetable has been drafted as European Sleeper works closely with the relevant authorities to finalize the departure and arrival times.
Ticket prices for the winter route will be announced soon, with booking set to officially open on September 1, 2024.
