New sleeper service will run from Paris to Berlin next year

European Sleeper will launch a new sleeper train service from Paris to Berlin starting on March 26, 2026, after the cancellation of the Nightjet service by ÖBB, which is set to end on December 14, 2025. The cancellation was attributed to the French government's withdrawal of subsidies, impacting the revival of night trains in Europe. The new service will operate three times a week, departing from Paris Gare du Nord on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings, with return trips from Berlin Hauptbahnhof on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This development is significant as it marks a continuation of the night train renaissance in Europe despite recent setbacks.