European Sleeper

European Sleeper: the night train company reconnecting Europe

European Sleeper is a young independent Belgian–Dutch railway company with a clear mission: to bring night trains back to the heart of European mobility.
Its ambition? To offer a comfortable, sustainable and accessible alternative to flying, and reconnect major European cities by rail.

Their first big step was launched in spring 2023: the Brussels–Prague overnight line, via Amsterdam and Berlin.

And the adventure is far from over: European Sleeper continues expanding its network, with the long-awaited launch of the Paris–Berlin night train in March 2026.

The goal: bring back the magic of night trains, modernise the offer, provide comfortable cabins, and allow everyone to travel far — without blowing up their carbon footprint.

Why we love European Sleeper

Because it’s more than just a railway company , it’s a public-interest project driven by rail enthusiasts, advocates of ecological transition, and slow, responsible travel.

Their model is built on key pillars:

Supporting low-carbon mobility

A night-train journey emits up to 50 times less CO₂ than a flight on a comparable route.

“With a capacity of up to 600 passengers, European Sleeper emits up to 8 times less CO₂ than flying and nearly 6 times less than driving on the Brussels–Prague route.”
— European Sleeper

Building a connected European network

So that one day, travelling across Europe while you sleep becomes the norm.

“We’re on a mission! European Sleeper is bringing night trains back to Europe, proudly run as a cooperative and powered by passionate night train enthusiasts.”
— European Sleeper

Exclusive Club HOURRAIL! x European Sleeper offer 🎉

Did you support our Ulule campaign from the Pioneer Member tier and above? If yes, good news: you’re officially a Club HOURRAIL! member, which means you unlock an exclusive benefit: -20% off your European Sleeper tickets on the Brussels–Prague and Paris–Berlin routes!

Offer conditions

• Booking period:
  19 November 2025 → 31 December 2025
  (only via the private link sent to Club HOURRAIL! members)
• Travel period:
  1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026
  (Valid for any trip departing within this period)
• Eligible routes:
  🇧🇪 Brussels ↔ Prague 🇨🇿
  🇫🇷 Paris ↔ Berlin 🇩🇪 (sales opening expected 16 December 2025)

As a Club HOURRAIL! member, you’ll automatically receive an email with everything you need to use your discount. Ready to board?

Join European Sleeper to bring back the Paris–Berlin night train

Want to go further? European Sleeper's crowdfunding campaign aims to raise €1.3 million to bring back the Paris–Berlin night train. By investing, you will be directly contributing to this revival and will be among the first passengers to travel on this legendary route.

Your investment will help finance:

- Preparations for the launch of the Paris–Berlin route

- Expenses related to securing rolling stock

- Any initial operating losses at start-up

Several hundred thousand euros have already been invested by contributors! To find out more, you can view their complete pitch deck here.