The night train connecting Paris and Berlin is back on track
This page is translated from the original post "Le train de nuit reliant Paris et Berlin est retourné sur les rails" in French.
- 12/11/2024 17:31
Work on the network has prevented this train from running since August and until yesterday
The train departed yesterday evening from Gare de l’Est. It is the first time since August that a train has made this trip. After an interruption from 2014 to 2023, the legendary night train connecting Paris to Berlin has resumed service. And it did not stop until this roughly three-month pause. Today, this route is expected to exist in the long term. Praised for its lower consumption due to its relatively slow speed, the night train is making a comeback thanks in particular to environmental organizations.
It must also be said that the night train is not devoid of charm. For these overnight trips, the SNCF, in partnership with ÖBB and DB, the Austrian and German railway companies, covers the 900 km distance in 13 hours. Currently, SNCF offers three departures from Paris per week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings.
An enticing journey
Regarding prices, they are very affordable since the first tickets are at 29.90 euros. But this option is only reserved for the bravest who are willing to sit in a seat for 13 hours overnight. Otherwise, sleeper car prices start at 59.90 euros compared to 94.90 euros for the bed cars.
This revival also brings good news for Parisians wishing to travel to the German capital. On December 16th, the first TGV traveling from Paris to Berlin during the day will operate for the first time. This direct train will also stop in Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, and Frankfurt South. Excellent news, especially as air travel is losing appeal due to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions they produce.
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