A new international night train between Paris, Brussels, and Hamburg officially launched on 13 July 2026, marking another notch in the European rail sector’s sleeper train bedpost.
Another offering from European Sleeper, the train provides a “hassle-free, direct connection from Paris and Brussels to Hamburg, via Aulnoye-Aymeries, Mons and Liège,” the company says, inviting passengers to “Travel overnight and wake up refreshed, ready to explore.”
Tickets start from €69.99 in a classic shared compartment, which European Sleeper describes as “ideal for small groups, families and solo travellers.” This fare would give access to a compact couchette bed, with bedding, in a five-person compartment, with the possibility of private reservation from €209.
Budget options, such as a reserved seat in a six-person compartment, are available too, as are upgrades to Comfort Class. The latter is, European Sleeper says, “The most comfortable travel option” and is best suited to “couples and solo travellers seeking comfort.” It includes a three-person compartment, more premium bedding, the option to go private, and a separate seating area. Women-Only compartments are also part of the proposition.
The first departure left Hamburg for Brussels and Paris on 13 July 2026. The schedule sees Hamburg departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and Paris departures on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Good news! Three new stops on our #Paris–Berlin night train ✨
— European Sleeper (@EuropeanSlpr) March 11, 2026
From 26 March, you can now board in
📍 Aulnoye-Aymeries
📍 Mons
📍 Liège-Guillemins
Where will you start your #nighttrain journey?
Bookings are now open.
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As the world’s most visited destination, Paris and its delights are well-known, but Germany’s second city, Hamburg, is perhaps less so. Lonely Planet describes this gem as “one of the coolest cities on Earth,” highlighting its unpretentious vibe, history and riches stemming from worldwide trade since medieval times, its vibrant neighbourhoods, and live music.
Echoing that assessment, European Sleeper suggests itineraries including “early coffee by the water, a slow stroll through the Speicherstadt, or an evening of live music and cosy bars.” It also notes the way the old town and harbour sit alongside “bold new architecture,” with grand public spaces next door to hidden courtyards, and plenty of marketplaces, parklands, and waterways to explore.
The service is an expansion of European Sleeper’s Paris-Brussels-Berlin route, launched in March 2026, and provides a stepping stone to Scandinavia thanks to existing train lines that already link Hamburg to Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo.
Commenting on the new connection in an interview with RailEarlier this year, Michael Otremba, CEO of the Hamburg Tourist Board, said, “The addition of Hamburg as a stop on European Sleeper’s Paris–Berlin route underlines the city’s position at the heart of Europe’s rail network. As a key gateway between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, Hamburg offers international travellers seamless rail connections alongside a rich cultural, culinary, and waterfront experience.”
European Sleeper services are complemented (and rivalled) by Austrian rail’s ÖBB, which also operates “Nightjet” trains from the Belgian capital to Vienna.
