Twiliner – Europe’s first night buses with sleeping seats
Sleeping on a night bus – how does it work?
Twiliner is the first bus company in Europe where you can travel and sleep lying down. In Asia and Latin America, lying flat on night buses has long been part of everyday travel and has proven itself. (Editor’s note: In New Zealand, between Auckland and Wellington, there used to be a similar bus – at least 15 years ago, it was cheap and a great experience.)
Different concepts are used worldwide, from cabins and reclining seats to even hammock-style setups. Twiliner has chosen to develop its own sleeping seat inspired by an airline business class seat. At the push of a button, your seat transforms into a fully flat bed.
Safety
As mentioned, lying down on buses is already widespread and well-proven in other parts of the world. Twiliner has developed its own safety system to ensure your protection.
When seated, you fasten a seat belt just like in a regular coach or car. When lying down, you sleep in a sleeping bag that is securely fixed to the sleeping seat.
Our drivers are highly experienced and specially trained for overnight journeys. On every trip, two drivers are on board, taking turns to guarantee safety and rest.
Comfort & Amenities
All sleeping seats come with bed linen, a pillow, and a blanket. You can eat or work at a small table. Each seat provides personal storage space, a reading light, and a USB-C port to charge your devices. Free WiFi is available throughout the journey.
On the lower deck, you’ll find a toilet, a changing room, and a snack bar.
Water and coffee are free of charge. Other drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Your ticket includes one large suitcase up to 23 kg and one piece of hand luggage up to 7 kg. Additional luggage can be taken on board for an extra fee.
When does it start?
Towards the end of 2025, Twiliner will launch its first two routes:
- Zurich – Basel – Luxembourg – Brussels – Rotterdam – Amsterdam
- Zurich – Bern – Girona – Barcelona
New routes are already being planned for 2026. We’re excited and can’t wait to see what’s next!
For more information, visit the Twiliner website.