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European sleeper train trips

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From classic sleeper trains crossing countries to ferries with cinemas traversing seas as you snooze. Cover long distances without losing daylight on these overnight journeys where sleeping on the move is part of the adventure.

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Transylvanian adventure

Budapest, Brasov, Vienna

Explore Brașov and the Carpathians, visiting Bran Castle and travelling by sleeper train with morning views of rural Transylvania.
/ 11 nights
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Italian cities by sleeper train

Turin, Naples, Rome

Stop in Turin before an overnight InterCityNotte to Naples, returning north via Rome and Milan by rail.
/ 10 nights
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Amsterdam and Vienna by sleeper train

Amsterdam, Vienna

Take the sleeper from Amsterdam to Vienna, pairing canal houses and museums with coffee houses and Secession landmarks.
/ 8 nights
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Sleeper train to Sicily

Turin, Rome, Catania, Syracuse, Naples

Ever seen a train board a boat? Ride the Intercity Notte across the Strait of Messina and wake up to Sicily’s island life.
/ 16 nights
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Italy & Sicily's Roman ruins

Rome, Catania, Syracuse, Messina, Naples

Get under the skin of Italy’s Roman ruins as you head through Rome, Naples and across the Strait to Sicily by sleeper.
/ 14 nights
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Europe's Imperial Cities

Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna

Explore Europe’s imperial capitals by sleeper. Wander palaces, castles and museums shaped by centuries of royal power.
/ 15 nights
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Sleeper train to Lapland

Hamburg, Stockholm, Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Osnabrück

Travel by sleeper train to Lapland, discovering Arctic landscapes, foraging traditions and northern food culture.
/ 21 nights
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Mini-break to Geneva

Zürich, Geneva, Paris

Spend a weekend in Geneva with lakeside walks and botanic gardens, returning overnight on the Nightjet sleeper train home.
/ 5 nights
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Discover Czechia

Karlovy Vary, Prague, Brno, Český Krumlov

Get under the skin of the Czech Republic: bathe in Karlovy Vary’s spa colonnades, hike Mount Kleť and cycle wine villages.
/ 12 nights
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Drift asleep as your sleeper train crosses Europe, waking to sunrise in new cities. Wander Vienna’s grand boulevards, sip wine by the river in Ljubljana, and breathe Alpine air in Innsbruck. By day, travel across the Semmering Line, the Arlberg Railway and through the Brenner Pass, with views of snow-capped peaks, forested valleys and quiet villages, linking each stop with some of Europe’s most scenic rail journeys.

Slovenia by sleeper train

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is a sleeper train?

A sleeper train (or night train) is a train that combines travelling with a place to sleep. You’ll usually get on at night, after dinner and you will get off in the morning at your new destination.

There has been a renewed interest in sleeper trains as a sustainable and comfortable alternative to air travel for medium to long-distance journeys. Several countries, particularly in Europe, maintain and have even expanded their sleeper train networks to meet the demand for overnight travel with comfortable accommodation.

What room will Byway book for me?

We book standard private cabins on overnight journeys. Depending on availability, that may be a whole private couchette (which usually has four to six berths) or it will be a private 1-, 2-, or 3-berth cabin. On sleeper trains, we will book a cabin with shared toilet facilities, but if you’d like to upgrade to a cabin with a toilet and/or shower let us know in advance and we can check if this is available on your route and book it for the price of the upgrade.

Are sleeper trains/ferries included with an Interrail pass?

Most sleeper trains are covered by an Interrail pass, but require reservations at an additional cost. The price depends entirely on the train operator and for many sleeper trains that offer different cabin classes, the type of cabin you’re in will depend on the class of your Interrail pass. For sleeper ferries, they are not usually included with your Interrail pass, so these are booked separately.
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