New night train from Berlin to Paris: The European Sleeper will enter service in March 2026 and replace the Nightjet

Thanks to the popular ÖBB Nightjet connection, it was previously possible to travel comfortably overnight from the Brandenburg Gate to the Eiffel Tower. Many passengers were all the more annoyed when it was announced that the route would be discontinued from next month due to high costs. France’s new rail boss Jean Castex raised hopes of a rescue by speaking out in favor of expanding the European night train network. However, the actual solution to the dilemma was found by another company: the Dutch night train project European Sleeper. The historic Berlin-Paris night train connection will be revived from March 2026.

The first departure from Paris is planned for Thursday, March 26, 2026. The European Sleeper will run three times a week. Since the company’s launch in 2023, the independent rail operator has built up a solid reputation: Good Night trains currently connect Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Dresden and Prague, also three times a week. More than 230,000 passengers have already traveled across Europe on over 750 night trains with European Sleeper.

Departures for the new Paris connection are scheduled for Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with arrival in Berlin the following morning. The return journeys from Berlin will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. European Sleeper is currently coordinating the final timetable with the infrastructure managers of the countries involved and expects to be able to confirm the schedule in the coming weeks.

The aim of the new route is to also route it via Brussels and thus, together with the existing Brussels-Berlin-Prague connection, to provide a six-times-weekly service between Berlin and Brussels. This will not only make the Berlin-Paris route more economically viable, but also a valuable addition to the European night train network.

And watch out: You’ll soon be able to secure your seat! Tickets for the new connection are scheduled to go on sale on December 16, 2025. The train will offer the usual night train comfort classes and be priced at around the same level as the current Nightjet connection. This should make the journey attractive to a wide audience – from price-conscious travelers to guests who prefer additional comfort.