Does Eurail run at night?

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! Berlin Night Express train The Berlin Night Express runs between Berlin in Germany and Malmö in Sweden.



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The rule means that you only need to use 1 travel day when travelling on trains that depart after 7 p.m. (19:00) and arrive at their final stop after 4 a.m. (04:00). Travel with an Interrail Pass can only begin from 00:01 on the first day that your pass is valid.

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Trenitalia runs overnight trains with sleeping-cars & couchettes between northern and southern Italy. They're branded Intercity Notte, ICN.

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They're more comfortable than the bus, more sustainable than short flights, and they save you a day of travel so you can make the most out of your itinerary. While the quality of the trains varies from country to country, night trains are a classic experience every backpacker in Europe should have. Don't miss them!

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Most trains in the UK, except special services to some airports and London Underground's Night Tube, do not operate 24/7.

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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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An extensive rail network connects all major cities and most small towns which means that nearly all regions of Britain can be easily reached by train and public transport. A Eurail Pass is a cost effective and flexible train pass that covers Britain (England, Scotland & Wales), along with over 30 European countries.

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The Caledonian Sleeper is the UK's longest and most spectacular sleeper train route. Starting in London, the Caledonian Sleeper operates different routes directly to the north of Scotland, taking up to 14 hours to reach Inverness.

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“The costs of running a sleeper train are much higher, and revenue potential lower than any other train which makes their economics much more difficult,” explains Smith.

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Lack of demand - there aren't many people wanting to go by train after 1 am in the morning. At night is the best time to carry out minor engineering and maintenance works. Freight trains run at night making it hard to schedule services.

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Night Tube runs on Friday and Saturday nights on the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

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Sleeper compartments usually include 1, 2 or 3 beds. This is usually the most comfortable way to travel as the beds are of good quality. Often, these compartments have separate beds for men and women, unless it is reserved by a couple or a family.

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Not only were trains cheaper than flying, but overall, I found them to be more comfortable. With Eurail, I could afford to ride in first and business class in large, plush seats. Those cabins were too expensive for me on a plane.

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Operating a sleeper coach is also more expensive as it is needed to provide bed linen and towels, some toiletries and a car attendant to convert the cabins between day and night positions, keep the coach clean and quiet and deliver any food or beverages its occupants order.

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