Visit the German capital of Berlin on an overnight sleeper train from Brussels. Chris Morley jumps on board the new Good Night Train service to see what it’s like If, like me, you’re a sucker for slow travel, then a new train service might be just the ticket. Launched last year, the Good Night Train leaves Brussels in the early evening, glides some 650km across the Netherlands and Germany, and rolls into central Berlin just as the city is starting its day.
It’s a no-frills service but a relaxed and sustainable option if you don’t want to fly. It can be pocket-friendly too, especially if you are travelling in a group and saving on overnight hotel costs. Sharing a five- or six-berth couchette costs from €99 ($180) while a sleeper compartment for three people starts at €189.
There’s no dining car yet (one is scheduled to be in service from November) but the friendly sleeper attendants serve hot drinks, cold beers and snacks. Better still, load up on goodies from Carrefour supermarket in Brussels station for an on-board picnic. READ MORE: 5 unmissable European train journeys Making tracks.
