This page only features public transport (not ‘cruise trains’) which is currently bookable online. Included in each section is a button linking to what I consider the best sleeper train booking platform for each route (please note that some are affiliate links – you’ll support this blog by purchasing tickets via these links at no extra cost to you). Click for:
– African sleeper trains
– Asian sleeper trains
– European sleeper trains
– North American sleeper trains
– South American sleeper trains
For each train I’ve found the most luxurious option, as well as a slightly cheaper option. None of these are seat-only trains – you’ll always have a choice to get horizontal!
AFRICAN SLEEPER TRAINS
Choose from:
– Egypt
– Morocco
– South Africa
| Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ | |||||
| CAIRO TO ASWAN | A classic journey along the Nile. Your booking comes with a light meal for dinner and breakfast. 5% credit card booking fee not included in prices below. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Shared Cabin from | Private Cabin from | ||
| 13h40m | 86 | US$80 | Book > | US$120 | Book > |
| CAIRO TO LUXOR | As per above train. Train #86 runs daily, and return train number is #87, and features in the Egypt itinerary | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Shared Cabin from | Private Cabin from | ||
| 10h25m | 86 | US$80 | Book > | US$120 | Book > |
| Morocco ๐ฒ๐ฆ | |||||
| MARRAKECH TO TANGIER | Tickets can be purchased for lower price direct from the station, although guaranteeing a place is difficult. One bathroom per five couchette cabins. If you start your Morocco journey in Tangier your ticket can be couriered to you. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Private Sleeper Cabin currently unavailable | ||
| 9h22m | MAD370 | Book > | |||
| South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ | |||||
| JO’BURG TO CAPE TOWN | Currently unavailable | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 4-Berth Tourist Class from | Coupรฉ from | ||
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ASIAN SLEEPER TRAINS
Choose from:
– China
– India
– Thailand
– Uzbekistan
– Vietnam
| China ๐จ๐ณ | |||||
| BEIJING TO XIAN | Beijing offers dozens of sleeper train options, including this favourite to the city of the Terracotta Warriors. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Hard Sleeper from | Premiere Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 11h54m | Z19 | ยฃ31.85 | Book > | ยฃ89.46 | Book > |
| BEIJING TO GUANGZHOU | Go to sleep in the capital, wake up in Southern China | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Seats from | Sleeper from | ||
| 10h35m | D927 (not daily) | ยฃ82.90 | Book > | ยฃ217.35 | Book > |
| BEIJING TO GUILIN | Spend almost a full day enjoying the Chinese countryside and be gently rocked to sleep in a 2- or 4-berth Soft Sleeper cabin. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Hard Sleeper from | Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 19h1m | Z285 | ยฃ50.04 | Book > | ยฃ76.70 | Book > |
| BEIJING TO LHASA | This famous route travels up to 5,072m and has oxygen pumped into the carriages. Hard Sleeper cabins come with 6 bunks, Soft Sleeper with 4. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Hard Sleeper from | Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 1d16h34m | Z21 | ยฃ89.21 | Book > | ยฃ138.67 | Book > |
| BEIJING TO NANNING | A useful route for getting to Vietnam (with a simple change), this journey also allows you to admire the fabulous landscapes as you whiz south. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Hard Sleeper from | Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 23h13m | Z5 (not daily) | ยฃ57.00 | Book > | ยฃ87.87 | Book > |
| SHANGHAI TO XIAN | Yes, there are faster trains, but this one is far more indulgent and allows you to enjoy the journey (particularly if you take a private Deluxe Sleeper with its own bathroom). | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Soft Sleeper from | Premiere Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 15h29m | Z92 | ยฃ59.57 | Book > | ยฃ110.08 | Book > |
| SHANGHAI TO GUANGZHOU | Again, not the fastest, but perhaps the most enjoyable train. Hard Sleeper compartments also available. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Hard Sleeper from | Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 17h33m | Z695 | ยฃ45.37 | Book > | ยฃ80.21 | Book > |
| SHANGHAI TO LHASA | Another direct route to the Tibetan capital, with the same cabin options as Beijing to Lhasa. Start amidst the skyscrapers of Shanghai, end with a view of Potala Palace. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Hard Sleeper from | Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 1d22h44m | Z164 | ยฃ98.39 | Book > | ยฃ153.22 | Book > |
| XIAN TO LHASA | A much shorter route to Tibet if you choose to fly in to Xian. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Hard Sleeper from | Soft Sleeper from | ||
| 1d7h2m | Z265 | ยฃ75.71 | Book > | ยฃ117.56 | Book > |
| India ๐ฎ๐ณ | |||||
| CHENNAI TO MYSORE | From India’s south east coast to the opulent palace if Mysore, this train offers private 1AC 1st Class Sleeper cabins with slightly wider beds plus a shower in each carriage. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2AC Sleeper from | 1AC 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 9h25m | 6021 (not daily) | ยฃ14 | Book > | ยฃ23 | Book > |
| CHENNAI TO TRIVANDRUM | I’ve enjoyed many journeys in a 2AC Sleeper, which have 4 bunks, air conditioning, and privacy curtains. A great way of getting to the south. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2AC Sleeper from | 1AC Sleeper from | ||
| 15h | 2207 (not daily) | ยฃ34 | Book > | ยฃ42 | Book > |
| DELHI TO BANGALORE | Linking two of India’s most important cities, you’re sure to see some amazing sights from this long-distance train. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2AC Sleeper from | 1AC Sleeper from | ||
| 1d15h40m | 2628 | ยฃ35 | Book > | ยฃ59 | Book > |
| DELHI TO CHENNAI | With a journey this long it’s perhaps worth indulging in a 1st Class Sleeper cabin, from where you can watch the Indian countryside roll by. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2AC Sleeper from | 1AC 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 1d9h10m | 2622 (not daily) | ยฃ34 | Book > | ยฃ56 | Book > |
| DELHI TO GORAKHPUR | Once you’ve arrived into Gorakhpur you have a lot of choices on where to go next, including the nearby border with Nepal. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Sleeper Class from | 3AC Sleeper from | ||
| 12h40m | 2564 (not daily) | ยฃ7 | Book > | ยฃ18 | Book > |
| DELHI TO JODHPUR | Jodphur is a great place to start your Rajasthan adventure, and (as always) you can find a great value 1st Class Sleeper on this route, as well as some great food. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2AC Sleeper from | 1AC 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 10h25m | 2995 | ยฃ17 | Book > | ยฃ27 | Book > |
| JAISALMER TO DELHI | Jaisalmer is a great place to end your Rajasthan visit, not least because of this convenient train back to Delhi. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2AC Sleeper from | 1AC 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 18h5m | 04645 (not daily) | ยฃ21 | Book > | ยฃ34 | Book > |
| Thailand ๐น๐ญ | |||||
| BANGKOK TO CHIANG MAI | A popular route in Thailand, which departs and arrives at convenient times. The 1st Class Sleeper is a private 2-berth cabin with wash basin. If you travel in the opposite direction the train arrives into Bangkok early in the morning. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Seat from | 2nd Class Sleeper from | ||
| 132h18m | 13 | ยฃ13 | Book > | ยฃ21 | Book > |
| Uzbekistan ๐บ๐ฟ | |||||
| BUKHARA TO TASHKENT | From one ancient city to another. This route (plus the others for Uzbekistan) has been chosen for its fairly reasonable departure and arrival times. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 4 berth kัะฟะต (compartment) from | 2 berth CB (private) from | ||
| 7h6m | 058ะฌ | 162,320sum | Book > | 278,550sum | Book > |
| SAMARKAND TO KHIVA | Go to sleep in this incredible Silk Road city, awake in historic Khiva. All cabins are fairly small and share a toilet/basin at the end of the carriage. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 4 berth ะัะฟะต (compartment) from | 2 berth CB (private) from | ||
| 10h2m | 125ะค | 175,990sum | Book > | 306,240sum | Book > |
| TASHKENT TO KHIVA | Depart at night and wake up to the spectacular Uzbekistan landscapes as you travel from the nation’s capital. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 4 berth ะัะฟะต (compartment) from | 2 berth CB (private) from | ||
| 13h55m | 125ะค | 228,240sum | Book > | 410,540sum | Book > |
| Vietnam ๐ป๐ณ | |||||
| DA NANG TO NHA TRANG | Mid way between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang is a convenient gateway to nearby hills and mountains, which contrast with Nha Trang’s beautiful beaches. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Sleeper from | 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 10h35m | SE7 | ยฃ35 | Book > | ยฃ38 | Book > |
| HANOI TO DA NANG | From Vietnam’s capital to its third largest city. 1st Class Sleepers in this country feature private 4-berth cabins and at least one bathroom per carriage. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Sleeper from | 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 15h48m | SE3 | ยฃ43 | Book > | ยฃ47 | Book > |
| HANOI TO HUE | Hue is a truly stunning city, which also has some truly sublime beaches. If you choose 2nd Class Sleeper then you will be in a 6-berth cabin, which can feel a bit cramped. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Sleeper from | 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 13h6m | SE3 | ยฃ41 | Book > | ยฃ45 | Book > |
| HANOI TO LAO CAI | Once you’ve arrived into Lao Cai it’s easy to continue to the mountainous scenery of Sapa. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 1st Class Sleeper from | 1st Class Sleeper w/food from | ||
| 7h55m | SP3 | ยฃ16 | Book > | ยฃ21 | Book > |
| HANOI TO NHA TRANG | A whole 29 hours to travel north to south, which makes this 1st Class Sleeper price amazing value (you can buy all four berths if you really value privacy). Along the way you’ll enjoy the wonderful Vietnamese countryside. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Sleeper from | 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 1d4h2m | SE5 | ยฃ46 | Book > | ยฃ53 | Book > |
| HANOI TO DA NANG | Another long journey, this time travelling from south to the north. All trains in Vietnam have a dining car, serving pretty average food. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Sleeper from | 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 17h23m | SE4 | ยฃ36 | Book > | ยฃ41 | Book > |
| HO CHI MINH TO NHA TRANG | From the bustle of Ho Chi Minh, to the beaches of Nha Trang. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Sleeper from | 1st Class Sleeper from | ||
| 9h | SNT2 | ยฃ25 | Book > | ยฃ29 | Book > |
EUROPEAN SLEEPER TRAINS
| Austria ๐ฆ๐น | |||||
| INNSBRUCK TO COLOGNE | From the mountains of the Austrian Tirol, to the grand and ancient city of Cologne, in the comfort of an รBB sleeper train. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 13h46m | NJ420 | โฌ79.20 | Book > | โฌ118.90 | Book > |
| INNSBRUCK TO HAMBURG | Fall asleep amid mountains, awake alongside the Elbe River and amid the canals and boulevards of Hamburg. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h21m | NJ40420 | โฌ79.40 | Book > | โฌ119.10 | Book > |
| SALZBURG TO ZAGREB | Amazing price for this sleeper train to the Croatian capital, where you can either stay and enjoy the city or take a connecting train to the coast. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | 2-Bed Cabin from | ||
| 8h29m | EN40237 | โฌ48.70 | Book > | โฌ68.20 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO BERLIN | Two fascinating but very different cities, with the perfect amount of time to enjoy the ride. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h49m | NJ456 | โฌ58.20 | Book > | โฌ77.70 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO BRUSSELS | Once you’ve reached Brussels you can easily find onward connections to Amsterdam, London, Paris, or some other must-see Belgian cities. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 13h36m | NJ50490 | โฌ78.00 | Book > | โฌ117.10 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO DUSSELDORF | Whiz through the Austrian and German countryside at night, maximising your time in these cities. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h14m | NJ40490 | โฌ77.80 | Book > | โฌ116.70 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO HAMBURG | Cosy up in a couchette or indulge in a cabin with toilet and shower on this great-value route. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h39m | NJ490 | โฌ78.00 | Book > | โฌ117.10 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO KIEV | One of Europe’s longest train routes. Although the cabins aren’t particularly large they do come with a washbasin. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 3-Bed Cabin from | Single Cabin from | ||
| 1d48m | 149 | โฌ82.10 | Book > | โฌ155.50 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO MILAN | Traverse the Tirol and dash through the Dolomites on your way to beautiful Milan. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h26m | NJ233 | โฌ77.00 | Book > | โฌ96.20 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO ROME | Linking the Austrian and Italian capitals, this route gives you plenty of time to sleep as well as enjoy the scenery. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 13h52m | NJ40233 | โฌ77.00 | Book > | โฌ96.20 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO VENICE | A favourite sleeper train booking, and a truly spectacular place in which to wake up. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h7m | NJ40466 | โฌ51.40 | Book > | โฌ70.20 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO WARSAW | Take this train all the way to Warsaw, or stop off along the way in Krakow, cutting this journey time by a few hours. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Seats from | Private cabin from | ||
| 11h24m | EN40456 | โฌ29.90 | Book > | โฌ65.70 | Book > |
| VIENNA TO ZURICH | From culture-rich Vienna to the mountains of Switzerland – what amazing value for your very own cabin with shower! | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 10h53m | NJ466 | โฌ59.80 | Book > | โฌ96.70 | Book > |
| VILLACH TO EDIRNE | A truly memorable journey from the mountains of Austria to just inside the Turkish border | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 6-person cabin from | 2-person cabin from | ||
| 1d8h31m | Optima | โฌ164 | Book > | โฌ329 | Book > |
| Belgium ๐ง๐ช | |||||
| BRUSSELS TO VIENNA | Belgium’s capital has great daytime connections throughout Europe, and this sleeper train is well worth the price. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 13h42m | NJ425 | โฌ78.00 | Book > | โฌ117.10 | Book > |
| Croatia ๐ญ๐ท | |||||
| SPLIT TO BRATISLAVA | Regiojet offer amazing value sleeper trains between Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Berths are in cabins of max. 6 people, and Compartments have max. 4 people. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Berths from | Private Compartments from | ||
| 18h22m | EN 1152 | โฌ59.90 | Book > | โฌ99.90 | Book > |
| RIJEKA TO PRAGUE | RejioJet also provide connections by bus throughout Croatia Montenegro. Berths are in compartments for four people and, along with private compartments, come with breakfast. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Berths from | Private Compartments from | ||
| 18h56mm | RJ1346 | โฌ62.90 | Book > | โฌ110.20 | Book > |
| ZAGREB TO MUNICH | Two very different cities, connected by supremely comfortable sleeper train. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Compartments from | ||
| 12h59m | EN414 | โฌ48.20 | Book > | โฌ67.60 | Book > |
| ZAGREB TO ZURICH | From Z to Z, with lots of ZZZs in between on this รBB EuroNight Lisinski train. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Compartments from | ||
| 13h42m | EN40414 | โฌ50.80 | Book > | โฌ69.30/td> | Book > |
| Czechia ๐จ๐ฟ | |||||
| PRAGUE TO RIJEKA | Watch the Czechia countryside fly by in the late afternoon and evening, then wake up in the countryside of Croatia as your train glides down to the coast. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Berths from | Compartments from | ||
| 17h28m | RJ1367 | โฌ62.90 | Book > | โฌ110.20 | Book > |
| Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ | |||||
| HELSINKI TO ROVANIEMI | Otherwise known as the Santa Claus Express, this train runs year-round from Finland’s capital to Lapland and the Arctic Circle. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Normal Compartment from | Compartments (private bathroom) from | ||
| 11h35m | 265 | โฌ81.35 | Book > | โฌ90.45 | Book > |
| France ๐ซ๐ท | |||||
| PARIS TO NICE | From France’s famous capital to its chic Riviera. Seats recline to 45ยฐ, and couchettes come with 6 beds (private cabins also available). | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Berth from | 1st Class Berth from | ||
| 12h37m | IC5771 | โฌ53.00 | Book > | โฌ166.00 | Book > |
| PARIS TO TOULOUSE | As per above, seats recline to 45ยฐ, and couchettes come with 6 beds (private cabins also available, but can only be booked on the SNCF website in โฌ). | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 2nd Class Berth from | 1st Class Berth from | ||
| 10h39m | IC5771 | โฌ53.00 | Book > | โฌ154.00 | Book > |
| PARIS TO VIENNA | Useful connection for those travelling from the UK to Austria via France. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 4-berth couchette from | Private cabin w/shower from | ||
| 14h14m | NJ469 | ยฃ107.66 | Book > | ยฃ215.42 | Book > |
| Germany ๐ฉ๐ช | |||||
| BERLIN TO MALMร | Snรคlltรฅget will take you over the รresund Bridge and have you in Malmรถ first thing in the morning. Private compartments can accommodate up to 6 people but can be bought for private use. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Reclining from | Private Compartment from | ||
| 10h38m | 300 | SEK449 | Book > | SEK2000 | Book > |
| BERLIN TO STOCKHOLM | Stay on the train above for several hours more and enjoy the Swedish countryside, arriving into Stockholm mid-afternoon. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Reclining from | Couchette from | ||
| 17h13m | 300 | SEK752 | Book > | SEK2000 | Book > |
| BERLIN TO VIENNA | Enjoy the comfort of an รBB Nightjet to Vienna. If you don’t wish to share a couchette then pay a little more for a private cabin. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h13m | NJ457 | โฌ58.20 | Book > | โฌ77.70 | Book > |
| BERLIN TO ZURICH | It’ll be too dark to see the German countryside, but you should wake up in time to see the border crossing into Switzerland. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h14m | NJ408 | โฌ79.90 | Book > | โฌ119.90 | Book > |
| DUSSELDORF TO VIENNA | Boarding just before 10pm you won’t see much before you sleep, but you’ll wake to mountains on the right-hand side. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h30m | NJ40421 | โฌ77.80 | Book > | โฌ116.70 | Book > |
| DUSSELDORF TO ZURICH | It’ll be too dark to see the German countryside, but you should wake up in time to see the border crossing into Switzerland | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 8H45m | NJ403 | โฌ79.90 | Book > | โฌ119.90 | Book > |
| HAMBURG TO INNSBRUCK | From the edge of the Baltic to the mountainous Austrian Tirol, with amazing value sleeper options. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h50m | NJ40491 | โฌ79.40 | Book > | โฌ119.10 | Book > |
| HAMBURG TO VIENNA | As the hub of the รBB Nightjet network, Vienna can be accessed from dozens of cities across Europe. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h50m | NJ491 | โฌ78.00 | Book > | โฌ117.10 | Book > |
| HAMBURG TO ZURICH | As per the Berlin to Zurich train, you’ll only really see the Swiss countryside, even though you board a little earlier in Hamburg. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h13m | NJ471 | โฌ79.90 | Book > | โฌ139.90 | Book > |
| MUNICH TO FLORENCE | From Bavaria to Tuscany. Couchette prices will be much cheaper if you choose to share the cabin with others. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 10h27m | NJ295 | โฌ78.20 | Book > | โฌ117.30 | Book > |
| MUNICH TO MILAN | As per above, the couchette fare will be cheaper when travelling with others to Italy. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h35m | NJ40295 | โฌ78.20 | Book > | โฌ97.80 | Book > |
| MUNICH TO ROME | Two fantastic cities bursting with history. As per above, the couchette fare will be cheaper when travelling with others. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 13h1m | NJ295 | โฌ78.20 | Book > | โฌ117.30 | Book > |
| MUNICH TO VENICE | Go to sleep in Bavaria, awake in the centre of Venice. The couchette fare will be cheaper when travelling with others. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 8h51m | NJ237 | โฌ62.90 | Book > | โฌ82.20 | Book > |
| Hungary ๐ญ๐บ | |||||
| BUDAPEST TO MUNICH | Once you’ve enjoyed the magnificent sights of Hungary’s capital, take this comfortable sleeper train to beautiful Bavaria. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette berth from | Private Compartment from | ||
| 9h23m | EN50462 | โฌ49.90 | Book > | โฌ69.90 | Book > |
| Italy ๐ฎ๐น | |||||
| FLORENCE TO MUNICH | From the ancient history and glorious galleries of Florence, to the grand boulvards and gothic architecture of Munich. Couchette fare will be cheaper when travelling with others. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 10h51m | NJ294 | โฌ78.20 | Book > | โฌ171.20 | Book > |
| MILAN TO MUNICH | Please note that the fares below are only relevant when travelling with others. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 13h5m | NJ294 | โฌ117.30 | Book > | โฌ171.20 | Book > |
| MILAN TO PALERMO | A famous sleeper train journey which spirits you through the Italian countryside, and then on a ferry over the Straits of Messina before continuing into Sicily – all without needing to leave your cabin. When booking on the Trenitalia site choose “Main solutions” and then “Doppia Cabina Intera” when booking for two people. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | 2-Bed Sleeper Cabin from | ||
| 20h45m | 1963 | โฌ59.90 | Book > | โฌ103.90 | Book > |
| MILAN TO VIENNA | Connect this famous Italian city with the sleeper train hub of Europe. Couchette fare will be cheaper when travelling with others. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h26m | NJ235 | โฌ77.00 | Book > | โฌ149.25 | Book > |
| ROME TO MUNICH | As per above, the couchette fare will be cheaper when travelling with others. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h35m | NJ294 | โฌ78.20 | Book > | โฌ171.20 | Book > |
| ROME TO VIENNA | Connect the capitals of Italy and Austria with this great value sleeper train (ouchette fare will be cheaper when travelling with others). | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h35m | NJ40294 | โฌ77.00 | Book > | โฌ149.25 | Book > |
| VENICE TO MUNICH | From the canals of Venice to the buzzing streets of Munich – โฌ128.25pp for this a cabin with shower is amazing value. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h32m | NJ236 | โฌ62.90 | Book > | โฌ128.25 | Book > |
| VENICE TO VIENNA | Once you’re done exploring Venice, visit the culture-rich Austrian capital, which has superb sleeper train connections to the rest of Europe. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 10h53m | NJ40236 | โฌ60.80 | Book > | โฌ124.10 | Book > |
| Poland ๐ต๐ฑ | |||||
| WARSAW TO BUDAPEST | From Poland’s grand capital to the Hungarian capital on the banks of the Danube | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 3-bed compartment berth from | Private 2-bed compartment from | ||
| 12h32m | IC407 | PLN825 | Book > | PLN932 | Book > |
| WARSAW TO VIENNA | Enjoy sunset in Poland and sunrise in Austria. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Compartment w/3 beds from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h43m | EN407 | โฌ55.70 | Book > | โฌ142.40 | Book > |
| Romania ๐ท๐ด | |||||
| BUCHAREST TO TIMISOARA | A sedate journey from the busy streets of Romania’s capital to cosmopolitan Timiลoara. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Berth in 4-bed Couchette from | 2-Bed Sleeper from | ||
| 10h4m | 78 | ยฃ34 | Book > | ยฃ53 | Book > |
| Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ | |||||
| BRATISLAVA TO RIJEKA | Departing Slovakia at night, you’ll wake to the Croatian countryside and be in well-connected Rijeka by late morning. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Berths from | Private Compartments from | ||
| 13h10m | RJ1367 | โฌ62.90 | Book > | โฌ110.20 | Book > |
| Sweden ๐ธ๐ช | |||||
| MALMร TO BERLIN | Take the train from Sweden to Germany with Snรคlltรฅget. Private compartments can accommodate up to 6 people but can be bought for private use (price below is per person, 2 sharing). | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Shared Compartment from | Private Compartments from | ||
| 10h22m | 301 | SEK749 | Book > | SEK1500 | Book > |
| STOCKHOLM TO BERLIN | The exact same train as above, leaving late afternoon and arriving into Berlin before 9AM. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Shared Compartments from | Private Compartments from | ||
| 16h24m | 301 | SEK999 | Book > | SEK2000 | Book > |
| Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ | |||||
| ZURICH TO BERLIN | Board this sleeper train just in time for dinner and arrive in Berlin first thing in the morning. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 11h21m | NJ470 | โฌ79.90 | Book > | โฌ184.90 | Book > |
| ZURICH TO HAMBURG | Enjoy a welcome drink in your cabin, or settle down for a peaceful night in your couchette and wake up fully rested in Hamburg. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Couchette from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 10h58m | NJ470 | โฌ79.90 | Book > | โฌ119.90 | Book > |
| ZURICH TO VIENNA | Linking the Swiss and Austrian capitals, this sleeper train is truly superb value. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Compartment with 6 beds from | Compartment with 2 beds from | ||
| 10h18m | NJ467 | โฌ99.80 | Book > | โฌ109.90 | Book > |
| ZURICH TO ZAGREB | From Alpine Switzerland, to coastal Croatia – two very different cities, linked by this excellent service. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Compartment with 6 beds from | Compartment with 2 beds from | ||
| 13h59m | EN40465 | โฌ51.90 | Book > | โฌ79.90 | Book > |
| Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ | |||||
| KYEV TO ODESSA | 1st Class cabins feature two lower beds, and are somewhat cramped. 2nd Class cabins feature four beds. Bedlinen and towels are included and there’s a bathroom in each carriage. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | 4-berth Sleeper from | 2-berth Sleeper from | ||
| 9h12m | 105K | โด683 | Book > | โด1,787 | Book > |
| United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง | |||||
| LONDON TO FORT WILLIAM | Starting in London Euston and ending in the Scottish Highlands, this journey is particularly scenic. Classic cabins come with bunks, Cabins shower come with double bed. As with all prices on this page those listed below are per person, based on sharing. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Classic cabin from | Cabin w/shower from | ||
| 12h42m | Cal. sleeper | ยฃ105 | Book > | ยฃ240 | Book > |
| LONDON TO PENZANCE | Set off from London Paddington late at night and wake up on the Cornish coast. Save money on UK sleeper trains by buying a railcard. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Seats from | Sleeper Cabin from | ||
| 8h9m | Night Riviera | ยฃ78 | Book > | ยฃ111 | Book > |
NORTH AMERICAN SLEEPER TRAINS
| Canada ๐จ๐ฆ | |||||
| TORONTO TO JASPER | A spectacular journey up into the Rockies, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery along the way. Cabin for 2 price is for two people. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Seats from | Berth in shared cabin from | ||
| 2d22h35mm | The Canadian | CA$479.50 | Book > | CA$1,171.81 | Book > |
| VANCOUVER TO TORONTO | Almost four days on board this famous train from Western Canada to the capital, traversing the Rockies, as well as the lakes and forests of the Great Canadian Shield. As per above, Cabin for 2 is for two people (Prestige cabins from CA$10,460.10). Keep an eye out for last-minute deals. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Seats from | Berth in shared cabin from | ||
| 3d20h29m | The Canadian | CA$1,583.40 | Book > | CA$3944 | Book > |
| USA ๐บ๐ธ | |||||
| CHICAGO TO SAN ANTONIO | You’ll notice a lot of sleeper trains originating/ending in Chicago, which seems to be Amtrak’s main hub. This wonderful route takes you through the heart of America to San Antonio in Texas – famous for The Alamo (and puffy tacos). Roomettes are pretty small, bedrooms are twice as large, both come with all meals included. Prices are per person, sharing. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 1d8h10m | Texas Eagle | $308.50 | Book > | $424.50/td> | Book > |
| CHICAGO TO SAN FRANCISCO | Amtrak’s longest route, travelling 2,438 miles. Highlights include Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s Gore, Truckee River, and San Pablo Bay. The final 50 mins of this trip is by bus. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 2d5h | California Zephyr | $641 | Book > | $1,242 | Book > |
| CHICAGO TO WASHINGTON | Along the way to Washington DC on this route you’ll pass through the farmland of Ohio and Indiana, as well as the Allegheny Mountains and Potomac Valley. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 17h25m | Capitol Ltd | $388 | Book > | $559.50 | Book > |
| LOS ANGELES TO CHICAGO | From California to Illinois, on this train you’ll cross the Mississippi River, and pass fields ranches, missions and pueblos, mountains and deserts. You may want to stop off at the Grand Canyon which this route goes near to. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 1d18h55m | Southwest Chief | $565.50 | Book > | $1,232.50 | Book > |
| NEW ORLEANS TO LOS ANGELES | Deserts and mountains feature prominently on this train journey to Los Angeles, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy the views and service. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 1d22h35m | Sunset Limited | $594 | Book > | $1,108.50 | Book > |
| NEW YORK TO CHICAGO | Two of the USA’s greatest cities linked by this train which glides along shorelines including Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal, as well as through the Finger Lakes region. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 19h32m | Lake Shore Ltd | $442 | Book > | $820.50 | Book > |
| SEATTLE TO CHICAGO | From the Emerald City, through the Rockies and Glacier National Park (where I recommend you stop for a couple of days), down into Great Plains, past the Wisconsin Dells, and finally finishing in downtown Chicago. This journey can also begin in Portland, Oregon. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 1d21h50m | Empire Builder | $701 | Book > | $1,304.50 | Book > |
| SEATTLE TO LOS ANGELES | On this route you’ll get many glimpses of the Pacific ocean, as well as the Cascade Range and numerous forests. You may want to stop off at San Francisco and Portland along the way. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Roomette from | Bedroom from | ||
| 1d11h21m | Coast Starlight | $519 | Book > | $822.50 | Book > |
SOUTH AMERICAN SLEEPER TRAINS
| Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท | |||||
| BARILOCHE TO VIEDMA | Other stops along this classic Argentinian route – which departs once a week on Sundays – include San Antonio Oeste, from where you can get a coach to Peninsula Valdez. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Pullman from | |||
| 18h34m | Tren Patagonico | $34 | Book > | ||
| BUENOS AIRES TO CORDOBA | From Argentina’s magnificent capital, to historic Cordoba. This train departs Mondays and Fridays. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Pullman from | 1st Class seats from | ||
| 18h55m | 267 | A$2,542.50 | Book > | A$2,133 | Book > |
| BUENOS AIRES TO TUCUMAN | An epic South American train journey. This train departs Wednesdays and Sundays, and is temporarily ending at Cevil Pozo station on the edge of Tucuman. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Pullman from | 1st Class seats from | ||
| 1d6h58m | 265 | A$3,505.50 | Book > | A$6,106.50 | Book > |
| Bolivia ๐ง๐ด | |||||
| SANTA CRUZ TO QUIJARRO | From the Andes to the border with Brazil, this train departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. If you can’t find tickets on the website they can be bought from the station counter. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Cama (bed) from | |||
| 13h | Ferrobรปs | Bs235 | Book > | ||
| SANTA CRUZ TO YACUIBA๏ปฟ | From the Andes to the Bolivian border with Brazil, this train departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. If you can’t find tickets on the website they can be bought from the station counter. | ||||
| Duration | Train# | Reclining seats from | |||
| 16h35m | Mixto | Bs47 | Book > | ||
When you click through on each Sleeper Train booking link you may see a number of cabin options. I’ve chosen those which I feel are best for each journey. Prices may differ depending on currency markets – I will keep these updated. Prices will often be cheaper if you buy in person at the station, although this makes it much harder to guarantee availability.
Affiliates include: OMIO, 12Go Asia and Trip.com. If you’d like to link these sleeper trains to a longer itinerary, then you can find these in the drop-down menu above or on the site map.
I have personal experience of sleeper trains in China, France, Italy, the USA, Argentina, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Russia, Mongolia, the UK and Egypt, so please feel free to ask me any questions below.
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