🚆 How about exploring Central Europe by night train? From Brussels to Prague, Gdańsk to Krakow, then Vienna, Zurich, and Cologne, this itinerary combines sleeper trains (European Sleeper, PKP, EuroNight, Nightjet) to connect three European capitals and historic gems without flying or booking hotels. A legendary rail loop, 100% rails and 100% night train!
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You're off to a good start: since Paris or Lille you can join Brussels very quickly in Eurostar. It's the perfect stage to get you in the "Europe by train" mood.
📍 To be done on site (at least half a day) A great walking tour of the city center, with its Belgian atmosphere, architecture and gourmet breaks!
🚆 Price Depending on your dates and your level of anticipation, you can find Eurostar tickets. Brussels ↔ Paris from €29.
In the evening, you climb into a European Sleeper night train objective Prague. The real thrill is "earning" a night's sleep on board and waking up in a new city.
🚆 Price European Sleeper tickets are available depending on the date and comfort level chosen. from € 59.99.
📍 For a day out in Prague, you can stroll through the city's architectural splendor. Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau ! Then it's off to Poland.
In the evening, you board at 18h49 direction Gdańsk.
🚆 Price Prices: prices vary enormously depending on the sales channel and anticipation. Don't hesitate to compare prices on a platform like Trainline!
📍 Early morning arrival at Gdańsk the pearl of the Baltic: colorful facades, maritime vibes, perfect for recharging your batteries. Then you continue with a new night train to Krakow!
🚆 Price Depending on the booking platform, you can find tickets for Gdańsk-Cracow from €18 ! Once again, don't hesitate to compare prices on Trainline.
📍Welcome to Krakow, the city where you let yourself be carried away by its lively streets and incredible energy... Then you're off again for one of the best moments of the trip: Austria in EuroNight à 22h45 to Vienna !
🚆 Price Depending on the dates and the level of anticipation, you can find tickets for Krakow-Vienna from €25.
📍 À Vienna takes advantage of the stopover to see the Sissi's palace (and, more broadly, the imperial atmosphere). Take the rails back to 21h30 for Zurich.
📍 On arrival, it's a complete change of scenery, with the old town and mountain views in the background.
🚆 Price : depending on availability and anticipation, you may find tickets seats from €29, berths from €49.
Last big night: you board 21h59 at Nightjet direction Cologne !
📍 To complete your exploration of Central Europe in style, you absolutely must visit Germany. Arrive in the early hours of the morning for an unparalleled cultural immersion before returning to France.
🚆 Price : depending on availability and anticipation, you may find tickets from €45.
After Cologne, back to France in Eurostar (often via Brussels).
🚆 Price Eurostar tickets for Cologne ↔ Brussels may be available, depending on dates and anticipation. from €19 and Brussels ↔ Paris from €29.
For more information (timetables, frequency, cities served, prices, comfort...), go to this article!
From Wien, take the 9:35pm train for a comfortable journey to Zurich, where you'll arrive at 8:20am the next morning.
