For those seeking overnight travel without the high cost, a range of budget-friendly sleeper train options are available across Europe and the UK.
European Sleeper relaunched the Paris to Berlin night train service in March 2026, with one-way tickets in a shared compartment starting from €69.99 (£60). Additionally, Berlin-based startup Nox plans to introduce overnight trains in Europe from 2027, with single rooms available from €79 (£67).
In the UK, the Night Riviera connects London Paddington to Penzance, Cornwall, offering super off-peak return tickets around £150, with an additional supplement from £49 for a single sleeper cabin. The Caledonian Sleeper also runs from London Euston to various Scottish cities and locations, with basic seating options ranging from £54 to £100.
Other European options include ÖBB Nightjet, connecting over 25 cities with couchette fares from €19.90 (£17.30), and VR Finnish Railways, offering services from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with private cabins starting from €49 (£43).