Night Trains in Europe: Making reservations

Sleepers

Sleepers are separate compartments, with 1, 2 or 3 beds. Often, these compartments have separate berths for men and women, unless the compartment is reserved by a couple or a family. 

Sleepers for 1 person called "special" or "single" are available for holders of a 1st-class Eurail Pass.


Compartments for two persons, called "Double" or "T2/Tourist 2" are available for all holders of a 1st class Eurail Pass. On some trains Tourist compartments are available for 2nd class Passes holders also.  |


Triple compartments, called "T3/ Tourist 3" are available for all Eurail Pass holders.

Couchette cars

Couchette cars offer standard sleeping accommodation. They offer a place to lie down with a pillow, a blanket and a sheet. There are couchette cars with compartments for 4 persons or for 6 persons. Washrooms and toilets are located at the end of each car.
Couchettes are available for 1st and 2nd class Pass holders.

 
Couchette for 4 persons

 
Couchette for 6 persons

Sleeperettes

In some night trains 'sleeperettes' (reclining seats) are available.

Hotel Trains

• more comfortable than regular night trains
• 1, 2 or more beds per compartment
• breakfast included

Overview of hotel trains

Supplements and reservation fees

The costs for a reservation are not included in a Eurail Pass and may vary widely depending on the country, type of train, as well as the date of purchase and/or travel.

• Overview of supplements for domestic trains
• Overview of supplements for international trains