Mark your calendars! From June 2026, European Sleeper is launching a brand new route, connecting Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps and Italy’s fashion capital, Milan.
The Dutch-Belgian rail provider confirmed in a press release that this exciting north-south connection is set to dramatically expand its network.
Intended as an efficient, relaxing alternative to flying, European Sleeper has scheduled its inaugural journey for Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Say “hoi” to Alpine views and Italian charm
If you’re fed up with Schiphol’s queues and incessant delays for European flights, we’ve got great news for you.
The train will run three times a week, departing from both Amsterdam and Brussels on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings. You’ll travel overnight and wake up, fresh as a daisy, to the sight of Bern’s quaint city centre or Milan’s historic flair.
Meanwhile, your return journey will set off from Milan — operating on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights.
Even better? The new route will open up seamless long-distance connections across Europe: think linking through Brussels (to and from London), Cologne (for Hamburg and Berlin), Bern (for Zürich and Geneva), and Milan (for Venice, Florence, and Rome).
Are you excited to try out European Sleeper’s new route? Share your thoughts in the comments!
