In 2025, the Austrian Nightjet retired its Berlin-to-Paris sleeper train route, deferring to European Sleeper , a company expanding its network to connect two of Europe’s biggest capitals: Paris and Berlin. This new train route, which launched in March 2026, departs from Berlin on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, stopping in Liège and Brussels. It travels from Paris back to Berlin on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays via the same route. No matter which direction you choose, overnight train travel is a practical, affordable way to cross long distances in Europe without spending an entire day in transit. Boarding the Train Scenic views from onboard. European Sleeper You’ll board with ease onto one of seven wagons. The train pulls in 10 or 15 minutes ahead of departure in Paris and Berlin. With no additional security clearance required, showing up 15 minutes prior to departure offers plenty of time to embark and get situated.…