Catch The New Sleeper Train From Brussels To Venice In 2025

As train travel continues to grow in popularity, while reducing passengers’ carbon footprint, a new sleeper train has been introduced. According to European Sleeper, the new night train comes in response to the high demand for winter sports travel in Europe, as well as city visits and lack of suitable options.

New sleeper train service in Europe

In recent months, new high-speed train options have been introduced, while for those who are not in a rush, more sleeper trains have been introduced. These days, passengers traveling in Europe can make their journey into a vacation itself.

European Sleeper will introduce a new Brussels to Venice night train in 2025, with nine cities along the route. Reportedly, the new service will run around twice a week during the winter months and the journey will take around 15 hours. Meanwhile, the introduction of the train is due to the high demand for winter sports travel and the lack of suitable rail connections.

About the new night train service

The new seasonal service will cross Europe from the North Sea to the Adriatic, passing through nine cities along the way. Not only is the service for winter sports, it will also be ideal for city breaks and the Venice Carnival, which runs from February 22 to March 4, 2025. The train will run through Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria before heading to Italy.

The major tourist cities along the way include Antwerp, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Cologne, Munich, Innsbruck and Verona.

Speaking of the new service, Chris Engelsman, co-founder of European Sleeper said:

Passengers will be able to board our train from Belgium and the Netherlands, and relax in the comfort of the restaurant car, while the train transports them through Germany and Austria, and across the Alps, ending in the historic cities of Verona and Venice the following day.

Meanwhile, the inaugural journey of the night train will leave Brussels on February 5, 2025, with the new service running approximately twice weekly during February and March, with the journey taking around 15 hours.

”This schedule accommodates school holidays, and the peak winter sports season, and provides a sustainable, enjoyable travel option to Venice’s famous carnival,” Engelsman added.

“This marks a new important milestone for European Sleeper and the convenience of night travel across Europe more sustainably.”

When do bookings open for the new European sleeper train?

Currently, European Sleeper is still finalizing the departure and arrival times with authorities, but they state as timetable will be released soon. Moreover, details of ticket prices are also expected to be revealed soon.

Officially, bookings open on September 1, 2024, and will be available for booking through European Sleepers’ partner, Green City Trip, an environmentally conscious tour operator based in the Netherlands.

For now, those wishing to explore Europe in winter have much to look forward to. Read more about the new sleeper train service on European Sleepers’ website here.