Night train Paris – Berlin
(ES 496 + 497)

Night train Paris – Berlin

Take the night train on your next trip to Paris or Berlin!

Have you ever travelled by night train to Paris or Berlin? Maybe even with a connection onwards to or coming from London? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 1120 km long train journey emits approximately 27 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

When travelling with the 496 + 497 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• Normal seats: The cheapest option
• Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
• Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

Travel by night train between France, Belgium, and Germany – timetable information

Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

France to Germany: 496 Paris Gare du Nord – Berlin Hbf

Night train 496 departs from Paris Gare du Nord at 17:45, and arrives at Berlin Hbf at 09:59. It has an intermediate stop in Bruxelles Midi / Brussel Zuid. The total trip duration is 16:14 hours. The train leaves Paris every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but note the following information: From 2026-03-26.

Germany to France: 497 Berlin Hbf – Paris Gare du Nord

The return trip, night train 497, departs from Berlin Hbf at 18:31, and arrives at Paris Gare du Nord at 10:00. It has an intermediate stop in Bruxelles Midi / Brussel Zuid. The total trip duration is 15:29 hours. The train leaves Berlin every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, but note the following information: From 2026-03-26.

Buy tickets for the night train from Paris to Berlin

This night train line is operated by European Sleeper Cooperatïe and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.