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European Sleeper

Logo: European Sleeper, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Belgian-Dutch cooperative operating sleeper train services

European Sleeper (ES; stylised as european sleeper) is a Belgian–Dutch cooperative operating international open-access night train services in Europe. It currently operates three night train services: one between Brussels and Prague, which launched in May 2023; another between Paris Nord and Berlin, which it launched in March 2026; and a third route launching in September 2026 between Brussels and Milan, to be combined with coaches serving Amsterdam in December 2026.2 It was founded by Elmer van Buuren.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 14, 2021Founded1
  • Industrypassenger rail transport, interurban (NACE 49.1)1
  • HeadquartersUtrecht1
  • Websitewww.europeansleeper.eu
  • Legal formbesloten vennootschap, coöperatie uitgesloten van aansprakelijkheid1

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European Sleeper w Euro Express Bvcmz 248.3 232-1 27 march 2024
Photo: Stratoswift, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

European Sleeper (ES; stylised as european sleeper) is a Belgian–Dutch cooperative operating international open-access night train services in Europe. It currently operates three night train services: one between Brussels and Prague, which launched in May 2023; another between Paris Nord and Berlin, which it launched in March 2026; and a third route launching in September 2026 between Brussels and Milan, to be combined with coaches serving Amsterdam in December 2026.2

The story

Founded by Elmer van Buuren on Jan 14, 2021.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Jan 14, 2021Founded Founded1

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