In February 2025, European Sleeper will launch a new Brussels-Venice rail route with stops in Munich, Innsbruck and Bolzano. The train will run 2 times a week, tickets can be booked from September 1. Learn more about the details of the new route from European Sleeper
Private rail carrier European Sleeper will soon launch a new direct night train that will connect popular tourist destinations in five European countries. The route stretches from Brussels to Venice, offering convenient connections for winter sports and urban travel.
The overnight train will pass through Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Italy, making intercontinental travel even more accessible and attractive for tourists. This initiative aims to meet the growing demand for comfortable and convenient overnight trips across Europe.
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Details of the launch of the new Brussels-Venice flight from European Sleeper
According to the company’s press service, the first flight of the new night train will start from Brussels on February 5, 2025. In February and March, trains will run approximately twice a week to ensure convenient travel during school holidays and peak winter sports season. In addition, this route will be an excellent alternative for those who plan to visit the famous carnival in Venice.
The route, which is currently planned as a seasonal one, will pass through several countries. Departing from Brussels, the train will make stops in the cities of the Netherlands (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Utrecht), Germany (Cologne, Munich), Austria (Innsbruck) and Italy (Verona, Venice). Passengers will be able to enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps, as well as reach the shores of the Adriatic Sea.
Ticket prices for this winter route will be announced soon, and reservations will be available from September 1. The night train from Brussels to Venice will depart at 17:00 and arrive in Venice at 14:00 the next day. In the opposite direction, the train will depart from Venice at 15:00 and arrive in Brussels at 23:00.
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New European Sleeper Routes
Since May 2023, European Sleeper has launched its first night train, which runs from Brussels and Amsterdam to Berlin and Prague three times a week. This new route to Venice significantly expands the European Sleeper network, offering even more comfortable and efficient options for overnight travel. In addition, the company plans to launch a daily overnight flight between Amsterdam and Barcelona, having received support from the European Commission.
In March 2023, European Sleeper opened a new route from Brussels to Berlin, and ten months later added a route to Prague. These initiatives have become part of the trend of reviving night trains across the country. Europe. However, the industry is facing a number of challenges.
Competing startup Midnight Trains, which planned to launch “hotel trains” across Europe by 2025, had to abandon its ambitious plans in June, calling it the “death of a dream.”
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