A new north-south night train: Amsterdam/Brussels – Bern – Milan

On 10 December 2025, European Sleeper announced that it plans to launch a new night train linking Amsterdam and Brussels with Switzerland and Milan in mid-2026. Here's the announcement as published on LinkedIn.

Who will operate the new night train?

The service will be run by European Sleeper, the cooperative night-train operator already connecting Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Dresden and Prague.

When will the train start running?

The first departure is planned for 18 June 2026.

What is the planned schedule?

Departures from Amsterdam and Brussels are planned for Monday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, arriving in Switzerland and Milan the next morning.
The return service from Milan will run on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights.

What route will the train take?

The train will run via Cologne, then continue through Bern, Brig (in the heart of the Swiss Alps), and Domodossola, stopping at Stresa on Lago Maggiore before reaching Milan.

What comfort categories will be available?

European Sleeper will offer its usual categories: seats, couchettes, and sleeper compartments. More detailed configurations are expected closer to launch.

What will it cost?

Prices will be similar to existing European Sleeper services. As an indication:
- Seats roughly €40-€60
- Couchettes around €100-€160
- Sleepers from €150+

When will tickets be available – and where?

Ticket sales are expected to open in January or February 2026.
You’ll be able to book via nightride.com.