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Unexpected twin-city breaks you can take by sleeper train in Europe

Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail.

Euronews

The Era of the Anti-Package Holiday Has Arrived—Here’s Where to Go Now

From alpine retreats to unique city breaks.

Marie Claire

European Sleeper to revive popular Paris-Berlin night train next year

The announcement comes after Nightjet suspended the service in September

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ÖBB scraps sleeper from Paris to Vienna. Hop aboard these alternative night trains instead

Nightjet services connecting Paris, Berlin and Vienna will no longer be offered as of 14 December 2025.

Euronews

Night train service between Berlin and Brussels to stop running from end of March

Passengers can apply for a refund through Nightjet’s customer service

The Independent UK

Best city break destinations for 2024

Planning an urban getaway in the next year? Get inspired with The Independent travel team’s picks of the hottest destinations for a 2024 city break

The Independent UK

The most exciting new train journeys across Europe for 2024

Letting the train take the strain is about to become much easier, thanks to a flurry of exciting new rail routes connecting various European hotspots. Tamara Hinson tracks down the current hot tickets for slow-travel fans

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'New Era': Berlin-Paris Sleeper Train Completes Maiden Trip

A new sleeper service between Berlin and Paris arrived in the French capital on Tuesday, reflecting a growing drive for night trains as an alternative to short-haul flights.

International Business Times

Europe’s geography ‘kind of reshaped’ as Paris-Berlin night train returns

Advocates for rail travel hope the revived connection will help people to experience ‘the joy of the journey’

The Guardian - UK

Paris-Berlin night train to return after nine years

The Independent UK

Four long-distance, good-value rail trips from the UK to Europe

Our rail travel expert picks the best routes for exploring mainland Europe by train and ferry

The Guardian - UK

Nine of the best budget holidays in Europe for young people

From beach breaks to bear spotting, here are ideas for trips to inspire without breaking the bank. Plus, top tips for cutting costs on trips

The Guardian - UK

Sleeper trains cheaper than flights for families heading to Europe this summer

Cabins aboard Nightjet and European Sleeper services to cities including Berlin and Vienna can work out cheaper than the equivalent route via air, according to a new piece of Which? analysis

Daily Mirror

Travelling by sleeper train could be cheaper than flying, says new research

Findings also demonstrate how journeys by rail result in significantly lower carbon emissions

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What it’s really like to take a European night train

Over the past few years, much has been made about the renaissance of the European night train. A while back, I gave sleeper trains’ newfound head of steam a shout-out in a broader story on the healthy status of European rail back in early 2020 — right before the travel…

The Guardian - UK

The best new European train journeys for 2023

Overnight trains between Stuttgart and Venice and between Munich and Genoa are among several new services that have launched in recent days

The Independent UK

Eight best ski resorts you can travel to by train from London

Environmentally friendly, more luggage room and killer views? Reaching the mountains by rail is where it’s at, says Iain Martin

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First look at Europe’s new NightJet sleeper trains

New carriages offer mood lighting and wireless charging points

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