New sleeper train routes to be added in 2026

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If newly launched sleeper train Service is any indication that this will all be on the night train in 2026.

Anticipated new routes are popping up around many corners U.K.and directly sleeper train Connecting capitals Europe Take a nap while riding.

As rail blazes new trails, travelers looking for more sustainable options than short-haul flights are going all out to book budget and luxury journeys.

scotland landmarks caledonia sleeper car Now set to pick up passengers in Birmingham, another new decadent rail The route will take 22 days to traverse the ancient Silk Road.

Roll over from one Spain the tug between amsterdam and Milanhere are some of the most exciting new night track routes this year.

The best new sleeper train routes of 2026

1. Caledonian Sleeper Train – London to Scotland via Birmingham

Caledonian sleeper trains will now take Birmingham passengers to the Highlands (caledonia sleeper car)

As of last week (January 15th), caledonia sleeper car Will leave London for Picking up passengers in Birmingham on the way to scottish highlands. Sleeper trains currently run every night (except Saturdays), taking guests from London Euston University Fly to some of Scotland’s largest cities including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, as well as more rural areas such as Fort William. Birmingham International Station will join the train’s ‘Highlander’ route, the first stop after London before heading to Crewe, Preston and then the Highlands. The sleeper train aims to bridge the travel gap between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.

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2. European Sleeper – Amsterdam to Milan via Switzerland

Direct flights from Amsterdam and Brussels to Milan will begin on June 18, 2026 (European sleeper car)

European sleeper car Plans to operate direct night trains amsterdam From 18 June 2026, from Brussels to central Milan. Flights from Amsterdam and Brussels are scheduled to depart on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, with return services from Milan Operates every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Stops on the sleeper service will include Bern, Switzerland, and Stresa on Lake Maggiore, with ticket sales opening to passengers in January or February.

3. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – Paris to Amalfi Coast

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express runs through the French and Italian Riviera from May (Belmond)

Belmond Operated Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will Wind your way along the French and Italian Riviera The four-day journey will depart from Paris on May 4, 2026. When not on track, passengers will take part in scenic boat tours, private guided tours of Pompeii and cooking classes from local experts. This experience doesn’t come cheap. Tickets start from around €10,000 (£8,700) per person and include all meals, excursions and transfers.

4. Golden Eagle luxury train – Beijing to Tashkent

Travel the Silk Road aboard the Golden Eagle luxury train (Golden Eagle luxury train)

Golden Eagle luxury train From September 2026, passengers will be offered exclusive itineraries on new luxury trains along the “Legendary Route” of the Silk Road. 22 days of “the great silk roadThe journey will include two private trains from Beijing to Tashkent, with stops at UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient cities across Central Asia. The train’s luxurious premium cabins and Han Dynasty suites, complete with fine dining and luxurious bar cars, start at $53,200 (£39,748) for the 2027 departure date.

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5. Luxury train company “Le Grand Tour” – Paris to Mad Fou

Take a six-day French rail tour (Getty Images)

Also in the ultra-luxury sleeper scene, the luxury train tour company’s “grand touris expected to leave the station this year. The 4,000km French rail journey, consisting of 18-carriage “Belle Epoque-style trains”, will last for six days and promise passengers “history, culture, architecture, art and gorgeous French cuisine”, with prices starting from £6,210 per person. Travelers will depart from Paris Gare de l’Est and stop at Epernay, Reims, Annecy and Saint-Emilion before ending up at Puy du Fleur, the famous French historical theme park.

6. Al Andalus – Seville to Madrid

Al Ándalus train service to run new journeys in 2026 season (SNCF/Al-Andalus)

Spainof luxury al-Andalus train services A new schedule for the 2026 season was announced. This gorgeous 1930s train will now start and end its journey in the Spanish capital madridNew 7-day, 6-night cruises launched from April to October. As well as traveling on one of the world’s most luxurious rail journeys, passengers can stop in some of Spain’s most magnificent cities and attractions, including sevilleCórdoba and the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. New destinations for the 2026 tour include Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid, with a focus on Spanish heritage, gastronomy and landscapes. For a deluxe room, expect to pay €6,600 (£5,700) per person when two people share, while a deluxe suite costs €7,900 (£6,840).

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