# European night train travel growth > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-night-train-travel-growth > Updated: 2026-09-09T15:16:00.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 6. European night train travel is experiencing a period of growth and expanded service. Data from the digital travel platform Omio indicates a steady year-on-year increase of 8% in night train bookings, with specific services such as Nightjet and EuroNight seeing increases of 15% and 26%, respectively. Major hubs for these journeys include Berlin, Amsterdam, Prague, Paris, and Sint-Gillis. Building on this momentum, European Sleeper and German railway operator RDC have announced a strategic partnership to launch a Scandinavian night train route in April 2028. This service will provide a direct overnight connection between the Benelux region and Scandinavia, with intermediate stops in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and The Hague. While the project faces industry-wide challenges, such as a shortage of modern rolling stock and capacity constraints, the operator is actively expanding its network. In September 2026, European Sleeper launched a new night train service connecting Cologne, Germany, to Milan, Italy. The route includes stops in Aachen and Aarau, Switzerland, as part of a broader connection between Brussels and Milan. Currently, trains depart from Brussels toward Italy on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Following a scheduled adjustment in mid-December, the route will change to include stops in Antwerp, Breda, and Eindhoven instead of Aachen. This marks the third European route operated by European Sleeper, joining their existing services between Paris and Berlin, and Brussels and Prague. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: European Sleeper launches new night train between Cologne and Milan European Sleeper has introduced a new night train service connecting Cologne and Milan, with stops in Switzerland and Belgium, offering three different travel classes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-sleeper-launches-new-night-train-between-cologne-and-milan ### 2026-09-04: European Sleeper to launch new overnight train service to Scandinavia in 2028 European Sleeper and RDC will launch a new overnight train service in 2028, connecting Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö to expand rail travel into Scandinavia. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-sleeper-to-launch-new-overnight-rail-route-in-2028 ### 2026-08-27: European Sleeper to launch Brussels-Malmö night train in 2028 European Sleeper and RDC Deutschland plan to launch a direct night train service from Brussels to Malmö and Copenhagen in April 2028, stopping in several Benelux cities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-sleeper-to-launch-brussels-malm-night-train-in-2028-1 ### 2026-08-25: European Sleeper to launch Scandinavia night train in 2028 European Sleeper and RDC plan to launch a new night train service connecting Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö starting in April 2028. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-sleeper-to-launch-brussels-malm-night-train-in-2028 ### 2026-08-20: European night train travel sees steady growth A study by Omio shows a rise in European night train travel, with EuroNight bookings up 26% and popular routes connecting cities like Berlin, Prague, Amsterdam, and Paris. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-night-train-travel-sees-steady-growth ### 2026-07-31: European Sleeper offers €40 night‑train tickets Berlin–Brussels–Paris–Prague for Aug 2026 European Sleeper’s August 2026 sale offers €40 one‑way night‑train tickets between Berlin, Brussels, Paris and Prague, including berth reservation and amenities; private compartments are €160, no changes or re‑ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-sleeper-offers-40-nighttrain-tickets-berlinbrusselsparisprague-for-aug-2026 --- Cite as: European night train travel growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-night-train-travel-growth