With a speed of up to 230 km/h, the new trains take you to many European cities overnight in a climate-friendly way.
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Sleepers include a bed and usually a private washbasin, towels and bed linen and can accommodate up to four passengers in single, double, or 3-person compartments. Couchettes offer simple overnight accommodation that sleeps up to six people on bunks, with a pillow and blanket provided.
Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it's easy to see why; they're more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it's your first time on a sleeper train.
Sanitary facilitiesEvery sleeper cabin features toilets and showers (exception NJ Zurich - Amsterdam: toilets only). Every sleeper cabin compartment features a wash basin, deluxe compartments additionally come with their own toilet and shower.
Sleeping Car Amenities and PerksSleeping 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.
Depending on your preferred level of comfort, you can travel overnight in a seating carriage, couchette or sleeper cabin. Additional beverages/snacks are available for purchase from the service team.
All beds are 190cm x 70cm. See the double-deck sleeping-car layout & berth numbering plan. A double-deck sleeping-car on the Vienna-Zurich Nightjet, arrived at Zurich.
And then there's the noise; blimey, it's a loud business. The whole thing is, in fact, very much like trying to fall asleep while on a moving train… Anyway, that's beside the point. The incredible thing about sleeper trains is that they give you back time – the most precious of commodities when staying grounded.
Night trains offer a comfortable way to travel by night. From reclining seats to private sleeping cabins, there's a travel option for every wish and budget. Save precious travel time by moving from one destination to the next while you sleep.
While the price of sleeper trains can vary and on the surface, they seem more expensive than plane tickets; they also include a night's accommodation too. What is this? That means that sleeper trains can actually be a cheap way to travel.