Since 2024, Prague has become more accessible to French travelers interested in their carbon imprint thanks to a railway connection of two nights. The first trip, which is combined The Eurostar And the night train European SleeperIt allows you to leave Paris at the end of the afternoon to arrive in the Czech capital the next morning, with a simple change of quay in Brussels.
This journey combines practicality and ecology: by choosing the railway rather than the plane, you considerably reduce the carbon footprint (a train route, compared to the same air trip, these are programs divided by 30!). In addition, you have an authentic travel experience, remembering the golden age of European night trains.
Connect Paris to Prague at night, user manual
The journey begins to Parisare du Nord, from which Eurostar partly part for Brussels-Midi. The journey lasts just under an hour and a half, which leaves a lot of time, leaving Paris in the afternoon, to establish the connection with the night train that leaves around 19:30 on the same station. The correspondences are quite well weighted: the departures of the European dormant from Brussels were made in the evening on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For the return, plan your trip on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday from Prague, with an arrival in Brussels around 9:30 am, then in Paris at the end of the morning
A comfortable night throughout Europe
The night street lasts about 15 hours and crosses the Netherlands and Germany. The train marks several stops including Amsterdam, Berlin and Dresden, but don’t worry: the staff are sure to wake up travelers at the right time.
In the morning, the train crosses the Elba valley between Dresden and Prague. For users, this moment of travel offers splendid views of the landscapes of Saxony and Bohemia.
Prices and booking in practice
European Sleeper offers three comfort levels. The inclined seats in compartments by six glasses are the cheapest option. The moorings offer a good compromise, with compartments transformed for the night. Finally, the beds offer real cabins with all the necessary comfort.
For a Brussels-Prague path, it counts:
- From 49 euros for the headquarters on the night train
- From 79 euros for a shared compartment place
- From 139 euros for a bed in the cabin
The price of Eurostar (from 49 euros) is added to these prices, knowing that the best prices are reserved in advance.
A rapid test offers a trip to Paris-Brussels-Praga of about 200 euros for a place and 250 euros in a mooring.
Starting from Paris around 17:00, you arrive in Prague the next day around 10, established to start the day. This solution not only saves a hotel evening, but also to make the most of your time on the spot.
You will have to book your Eurostar and European Sleeper tickets separately. Eurostar reserves on Eurostar.com or via SNCF, while the night train tickets are available on the Sleeper Europeanan or via SNCB International Site.
Provide a margin for correspondence in Brussels: a few minutes are normally sufficient to silently reach your night train, but the delays are possible and it would be a shame to lose correspondence. The Brussels-Midi station has instructions if you want to deposit your luggage to visit the city.
For dinner, you have the choice between eating before getting on the train or enjoying the restoration on board. The restaurant car offers hot dishes and drinks during the trip.
The alternative solution: correspondence via Berlin
Another option is available for Parisian travelers: the Paris-Berlin night train, followed by correspondence to Prague. This formula reverses the logic of the trip: instead of traveling during the day then at night, sleep for the first time in the night in Berlin before continuing during the day in Prague.
The night train leaves Paris on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the evening. After a night of sleep and an alarm clock in Berlin, you have several direct train options for Prague, with a travel time of about 4 hours. This daytime portion allows you to admire the landscapes of Saxony and Bohemia.
The prices are particularly interesting on this link: it has 30 euros for a place in the night (options in moorings or beds are also available), therefore about 20 euros for the Berlin-Prague route if they reserve the right to advance.
This solution is particularly suitable for travelers who want to stop in Berlin or who prefer to arrive in Prague in the late afternoon rather than early in the morning. It also offers greater flexibility in choosing correspondences.