There's a washbasin, towels & toiletries provided. For evening or morning use, compartments usually convert to a private sitting room. On a handful of routes (for example, on Nightjet sleeper trains) you can opt for a deluxe room with private shower & toilet.

Showers on European trains are primarily found on long-distance night trains (sleepers) and luxury services, rather than standard daytime intercity routes. On popular sleeper networks like the ÖBB Nightjet, private showers are usually exclusive to "Deluxe" compartments, while standard sleeper passengers typically have a washbasin in their room and may share a communal shower at the end of the carriage. Luxury trains like the Belmond Royal Scotsman feature full en-suite bathrooms with showers in almost every cabin. However, some historic luxury trains, such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, maintain their 1920s charm by only providing stylish washbasins in most cabins. In 2026, newer rolling stock is increasingly prioritizing private en-suite facilities, but if a shower is a "must-have" for your journey, it is essential to specifically book a "Deluxe" or "Suite" category to ensure you don't end up with just a fancy sink.