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Leave Paris Gare du Nord at ~17:45, arrive Berlin at ~09:59 — ~16h, 3 nights a week (dep Paris Sun, Tue, Thu).
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The Paris–Berlin night train came back in March 2026 under European Sleeper, running three nights a week via Brussels and Liège. It is the civilised way between the two capitals — dinner in Paris, breakfast rolling into Berlin. There is no dining car, so bring a picnic. Here is what each berth costs and how to book it.
What each cabin costs in 2026
Reclining seat
Seat, not a bed — the budget option
from €39.99
Couchette (6-berth)
Shared couchette, per person
from €79
Couchette Comfort (4/5-berth)
Roomier shared couchette, per person
from €99
Sleeper (double)
Two-bed private cabin, per person
from €149
Sleeper (single)
Sole-use private cabin
from €289
Indicative 2026 "from" fares per person — demand-priced and rising as the train fills. Live prices are shown by the booking partner. Booking links are affiliate links.
How to pay less
Book the moment tickets open (roughly six months ahead on European Sleeper); travel mid-week rather than Friday or Sunday; take a couchette rather than a sleeper if you don't need a private cabin; and, if you're stringing several night trains together, price up an Interrail Global Pass (remember seat and couchette reservations are extra). Our guide to booking sleeper trains cheaper has every legitimate trick.
Questions, answered
How much is the night train from Paris to Berlin?
Fares start from around €39.99 for a reclining seat, with a private cabin from about €99. Prices are demand-priced on the European Sleeper and rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
Does the Paris to Berlin sleeper run every night?
It runs 3 nights a week (dep Paris Sun, Tue, Thu). Departures are limited, and the cheapest couchettes and cabins are released roughly six months ahead and sell first — especially in summer.
What time does it leave and arrive?
It departs Paris Gare du Nord at approximately ~17:45 and arrives Berlin Hauptbahnhof at about ~09:59 the next morning — a journey of around ~16h.
What is the difference between a couchette and a sleeper?
A couchette is a shared compartment with simple bunks (you share with other passengers unless you book the whole compartment). A sleeper is a proper private cabin with made-up beds and a washbasin, and deluxe versions add an en-suite shower.
Can I get breakfast?
Yes — a light breakfast is included in couchette and sleeper fares on the European Sleeper, brought to your compartment before arrival. Seats do not include breakfast.