Can you sleep in Interrail?

Night trains save you money and time. You can travel long distances while you sleep (and you'll be gifted extra time to explore) and dodge the expense of a hotel. Many European stations are located in the heart of the city -so get ready to explore as soon as you arrive.



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Save precious travel time by moving from one destination to the next while you sleep. Most European night trains are included in the Eurail passes. You'll just need to reserve and pay for your preferred sleeping accommodation type in addition to your pass. Don't forget about your seat reservations!

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Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip. Simple!

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There are usually compartments with couchettes for 4 or 6 people. Washrooms and toilets are located at the end of each car.

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How much does a Eurail Pass cost? In 2023, the cost of a Eurail Global Pass purchased directly through Eurail starts at $276 for second-class fares and $351 for first-class seats for the four-days-in-one-month pass for adults. A 15-day unlimited pass for adults currently ranges from $498 to $631.

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Winter is one of the best times of year to hop on a train and get to know a different side of Europe. As the streets become less busy and the rooftops get dusted with snow, quirky traditions come alive and city lights shine a little brighter.

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Sleeper trains run nightly from Sunday to Friday. If you are getting on the train at the starting point, you can occupy your cabin/room well before departure.

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First class also has wider seats and aisles, and is more likely to have amenities such as air-conditioning and power outlets (though outlets are still rare on Europe's trains, in any class). While first class is less conducive to conversation, it's more conducive to napping.

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Eurail and InterRail are both rail passes, and while they are similar there is one critical difference - who can buy them. Eurail Passes are only for non-European citizens or residents. InterRail Passes are only for European citizens or residents.

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But if you're planning a longer journey with multiple stopovers and changes, the flexibility and convenience of a Eurail Pass is unrivalled – and for many popular routes it works out cheaper than point-to-point tickets, especially if you're traveling as a group or with children and you can take advantage of Eurail ...

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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So if your start date is 10 January and you have a 7 days in 1 month Pass, your Pass is valid for 1 month from 10 January – so up to and including 9 February. It will expire on 10 February. For Passes valid for 1, 2 or 3 months continuously, your Pass is valid for 1, 2 or 3 months after your start date.

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European sleeper trains offer three types of accommodation: sleepers, couchettes and seats. Sleepers offer beds with all necessary bedding in one, two or three-bed compartments with all compartments including a washbasin and on some routes a compact private shower and toilet.

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The Amtrak Sleeping Car fleet consists of two types of cars: Superliner and Viewliner. The primary difference: a Superliner features two levels of private accommodations per car and Viewliner features a single level.

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Sleeping Car Amenities and Perks Sleeping accommodations on board Amtrak are considered Sleeper Service, which means passengers are entitled to a range of hotel-like amenities. These include fresh linens and towels, a hot shower, complimentary bottled water ice, soft drinks, and hot coffee.

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