Overnight Carriages Across Europe Don't Have to Cost the Earth

With comfortable cabins, bar carts and scenic views, sleeper trains have long enticed travellers looking to get some shut-eye on long journeys. New luxury night carriages have launched this year – costing more than a business-class flight – but those looking for a more accessible ticket can still find options on the continent. European Sleeper revived the Paris to Berlin night train connection in March this year, with prices beginning from €69.99 (£60) for a one-way ticket in a shared compartment.

Nox, a Berlin-based startup, also aims to offer an affordable alternative to short-haul flights, operating overnight trains in Europe from 2027, with single rooms starting from just €79 (£67). Not all of the options are quite as affordable, but do offer both transport and a night’s sleep at a price-point below that of a hotel. While we wait to see if the trains take to the tracks, here is a selection of some more wallet-friendly routes across the continent that are already leaving the station.