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European Sleeper to Relaunch BerlinParis Night Train in March 2026

The move follows ÖBB’s planned exit after France withdrew subsidies.

Overview

  • Service is slated to begin on 26 March 2026 with a three-times-weekly overnight link running via Brussels.
  • Provisional schedule sets Paris departures on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with Berlin departures on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
  • Exact routing and timings remain under negotiation with infrastructure managers in France, Belgium and Germany.
  • Ticket sales are planned to open on 16 December 2025, with fares from €59, according to the Guardian.
  • European Sleeper has launched a financing round to secure a second trainset, inviting investments from about €280, and plans 12–14 coaches without a dining car at launch.