From Venice to Brussels on the European Sleeper night train
The European Sleeper night train connects Venice and Brussels with a journey time of 19 hours. Ticket prices start at EUR 39 and important stops along the route are Innsbruck, Munich and Cologne. The train has seats, couchettes and sleeping cars. The night train is family-friendly: children up to the age of 4 travel free of charge. Children from 4 to 11 years receive discounted tickets. The train saves you one night in a hotel.
Timetable Venice-Brussels
| ES1278 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Santa Lucia | 16:00 | |
| Venezia Mestre | 16:13 | 16:15 |
| Verona Porta Nuova | 17:28 | 17:30 |
| Bolzano/Bozen | 18:58 | 19:00 |
| Ponte Gardena-Laion/Waidbruck-Lajen | 19:13 | 19:15 |
| Bressanone/Bressanone | 19:28 | 19:30 |
| Brennero/Burner | 20:28 | 20:30 |
| Innsbruck Central Station | 20:58 | 21:00 |
| Jenbach | 21:28 | 21:30 |
| Wörgl main station | 21:58 | 22:00 |
| Kufstein | 22:28 | 22:30 |
| Munich (East) | 23:28 | 23:30 |
| Cologne Central Station | 06:30 | 06:32 |
| Venlo | 07:30 | 07:32 |
| Eindhoven Centraal | 08:30 | 08:32 |
| Breda | 09:30 | 09:32 |
| Bruxelles Midi | 11:30 | |
| Does not run daily. | ||
| Status: April 2025 | ||
Information on the Night train Brussels to Venice.
Categories
The following categories are available in the European Sleeper.
- 2nd class seat (6-seater compartment)
- Couchette coach 6-berth compartment
- 5-berth couchette compartment (with air conditioning)
- Sleeping car 3-bed compartment
- Sleeping car 2-bed compartment with private shower/WC
- Sleeping car 1-bed compartment
Travel time
Ticket prices Venice-Brussels
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| 2nd class seat (6 seats per compartment) | from EUR 39 |
| Couchette coach: 6-berth compartment | from EUR 79 |
| Couchette coach: 5-berth compartment with air conditioning | from EUR 99 |
| Sleeping car: 3-bed compartment | from EUR 109 |
| Sleeping car: 2-bed compartment | from EUR 129 |
| Sleeping car: 1-bed compartment | from EUR 159 |
The ticket price depends on your Travel date and Purchase date. The sooner you book, the higher the likelihood of a Cheap train ticket to receive. If you choose Departure day Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday are fewer travellers on the train, which also results in a cheaper ticket price leads.
Where to buy a ticket?
You can buy your ticket on the official website of European Sleeper Buy
Children
Up to 4 yearsChildren up to the age of 4 travel free of charge if they share the pitch with an adult. If they need their own sleeping space, they can travel with the favourable children's ticket travelling. Children from 4 to 11 years receive a reduced fare.
Ideally it is a Own compartment on the train to book. For more information, see "Private compartment".
Private compartment and families
Would you like to go out with your family or friends alone in a compartment travel, without other travellersyou can book your own compartment. This is possible in the couchette and sleeper carriages.
Your own private compartment in the couchette coach
Your own couchette compartment is Ideal for families or a Group of friends. You can book a private compartment for a maximum of 5 people.
Own compartment in sleeping car from 109 euros
Buy a train ticket from Venice to Brussels
Buy fast, secure and simply your night train ticket on the official European Sleeper website.
Deutsche Bahn - All connections at a glance
The railway offers one of the clearest booking sites Europe. Here you can also quickly find night train connections, compare prices and select seat options - all centrally and securely.
Groups
Larger groups (e.g. school classes) receive a special offer. Please contact the European Sleeper customer service: service@europeansleeper.eu
Telephone (Belgium): +31 30 20 35 833
Dog and animals
Your dog or cat travels free of charge. However, you must book a private compartment (e.g. sleeping car).
Bicycle
You can simply add the ticket for your bike on the European Sleeper booking page. A Bicycle ticket costs 19 euros.
Car and motorbike
You cannot take a car or motorbike on this night train connection.
Daytime train connection from Venice to Brussels
You can also travel the route from Venice to Brussels during the day. The Journey time is 14 hours. You can buy train tickets from 59 EUR Buy
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Santa Lucia | FR9708 | 07:18 | |
| Venezia Mestre | 07:28 | 07:30 | |
| Verona Porta Nuova | 08:30 | 08:32 | |
| Milano Centrale | Changeover | 09:45 | |
| Milano Centrale | EC178 | 10:10 | |
| Lucerne | 13:41 | 13:54 | |
| Basel SBB | Changeover | 14:56 | |
| Basel SBB | TER96228 | 15:21 | |
| Strasbourg | Changeover | 16:39 | |
| Strasbourg | TGV9894 | 17:01 | |
| Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV | 19:08 | 19:14 | |
| Lille Europe | 20:16 | 20:27 | |
| Bruxelles Midi | 21:01 | ||
| Status: April 2025 |
FAQ
Where can I book the European Sleeper from Venice to Brussels?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Venice to Brussels on the official website of European Sleeper Buy
What does a couchette coach in the European Sleeper Venice-Brussels look like?
A couchette car is a compartment with two or three couches on top of each other - on the left and on the right side. The middle is free. You can reach the upper berths with a ladder.
What does a sleeper coach in the European Sleeper Venice-Brussels look like?
A sleeping car is a compartment with a maximum of three beds. Depending on the occupancy, these are folded out or fixed to the wall. There is a separate washbasin in the compartment. The WC is in the corridor.
How much does the European Sleeper from Venice to Brussels cost?
You can buy seat tickets from 39 EUR. A couchette carriage 6-seater compartment is available from 79 EUR. For a seat in a 5-seater couchette carriage you pay from 99 EUR. And a bed in a sleeping car costs from 109 EUR (in a triple), from 129 EUR (in a double) and from 159 EUR (in a single). The prices depend on your travel dates and how far in advance you book.
Which is cheaper: flight or train from Venice to Brussels?
On average, the train is cheaper. When making an honest calculation, also take into account the departure to and from the airport to the city centre. You need one hotel night less when travelling by night train. What's more, the damage you do to the environment by flying is priceless.
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Interrail and Eurail reservations
You can use the ÖBB nightjet with your Interrail/Eurail Pass. However, a reservation is required. In return, you save travelling time and the cost of an overnight stay in a hotel.
The costs for reservations are dynamic and depend on capacity utilisation. The prices quoted are per person in a bed and not per compartment.
| Category | Price with Interrail/Eurail |
|---|---|
| Seat | 11-21 EUR |
| Couchette car | 42-74 EUR |
| Sleeping car | 89-179 EUR |
How to book a reservation with an Interrail/Eurail Pass
- Go to the website oebb.at and start a normal journey planner there.
- In the "Travellers" click on "Change" and enter the number of fellow travellers.
- Then select under "Discounts" the option "Interrail/Eurail - Globalpass" and assign them to each traveller individually.
- Pay attentionthat the tick next to "Seat reservation only" not is set.
- Then click on "Search for connections" to display trains with a reduced price for pass holders.
- By default, you will receive a Simple seat reservation displayed. If you prefer to travel in a couchette or sleeping car, you can click on "Upgrade" and select the type of bed you want.
Important notice:
If your Interrail or Eurail Pass is only valid for the 2nd class applies, you should no 1st class options on the ÖBB website. A seemingly favourable Upgrade for 5 EUR is in reality only the price difference when bookingnot for the ticket itself. Therefore stay with the Class of your passportto avoid unnecessary costs.
Interrail/Eurail Pass - discover Europe flexibly by train
The Interrail Pass (for Europeans) or Eurail Pass (for non-Europeans) is a train ticket that allows you unlimited travel through up to 33 European countries. Instead of buying individual tickets, you can use a single pass for several train journeys - ideal for flexible round trips, city breaks or backpacking adventures. Whether it's a spontaneous stopover or a longer journey: the Interrail/Eurail Pass offers you maximum freedom when travelling by train in Europe.
Night train and travel days: how it works with your Interrail/Eurail Pass
If you are travelling on an overnight train, the only thing that usually counts is a single day of travelling - namely the day of departure. This applies as long as you Do not change trains after midnight must. In this case, your Interrail or Eurail Pass covers the entire journey to your destination on the following day, even if you don't arrive until the next morning.
Important exception: changing trains after midnight
However, should a Train change after 00:00 necessary, you must two travelling days enter the day of the departure train and the calendar day of the connecting train after midnight. This is because every new train after 00:00 is considered a new journey and requires a separate valid day of travel.
Last day of validity of your passport
Also note: On your last day of validity you may no night train You can no longer use a travel pass that extends beyond midnight. The validity of your pass ends on this day at exactly 23:59. After that, no more travel days are available, even if your train would technically still be travelling.
Flight from Venice to Brussels
Of course, you can also travel from Venice to Brussels by plane. The flight takes around 1:30 hours. In addition, there is the journey from Venice city centre to the airport. The same applies to Brussels, from the airport back to the city centre. Be there in good time, check in etc.
That is of course not sustainableto take a quick flight on a subsidised plane. Everyone has to decide for themselves where they want to start doing something for planet Earth. And on this route, from Venice to Brussels, it's quite simple.
With the night train you save on transfers and waiting times. In addition one night in a hotelwhich is not always cheap in either city. It is simply A relaxed way of travelling. Definitely more relaxed and communicative than in a cramped aeroplane.