Night train service resumes between Paris and Berlin

Summary

The night train service connecting Paris and Berlin will resume on March 26, 2026, after a hiatus since December 2025.

This service was previously managed by SNCF, which discontinued operations, impacting cross-border rail connectivity.

The Belgian-Dutch cooperative European Sleeper will take over the route, aiming to enhance rail infrastructure and passenger options between these major European capitals.

Key Facts

Updates

Update at 14:14 UTC on 2026-03-26

France 24 reported The iconic Paris-Berlin sleeper train is revived by SNCF after nearly a decade.

Sources: France 24

Sources

• France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260326-go-to-sleep-in-france-wake-up-in-germany-paris-berlin-night-train-restarts
• Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/03/26/night-train-service-resumes-between-paris-and-berlin_6751818_19.html