Night Trains in Europe Are a Game-Changer! 🚆 Top 5 Sleeper Trains You NEED to Experience

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @DavidTothill
    @DavidTothill Рік тому +11

    Charming accent, so much more personal than the written text banners, and when you say ‘’delightful’’ to describe something, it feels so honest and real. An excellent upgrade !

  • @angusgrant6903
    @angusgrant6903 Рік тому +27

    Great video Thibault! No need to be nervous about the new format. Really great to hear your insights and tips. As a regular viewer it's cool to hear you share your opinions and get an idea of how things stack up relative to each other. Keep up the good work!

  • @raymondmuench3266
    @raymondmuench3266 Рік тому +15

    Either narrated or subtitled, your videos are a treat!

  • @puffypegion7815
    @puffypegion7815 Рік тому +38

    Love this new format Simply! Having these types of narrated comparison videos, as well as a mix of your usual unnarrated train reviews will definitely help with the UA-cam Algorithm, as well as helping people book and encourage taking trains more often! Maybe here are some topics you could cover in future videos...
    -Top Five of the best HSR in Europe
    -Top Five Second Class/Coach seats
    -Top Five First Class seats
    etc...

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 Рік тому +2

    My neighbor rode the Lapland Express a month ago and loved it.
    All you needed was a music track under your narration.
    Very enjoyable piece!

  • @iamthestig1
    @iamthestig1 Рік тому +16

    It was nice to see a narrated video from you. You've done a great job. It's nice to see a personal view of your journeys, and to also get a comparison as well. Comparing night trains in the Americas would make a good video.

  • @noahs2233
    @noahs2233 Рік тому +63

    This has been a fantastic video! As a German who has lived both near Trondheim and in Stockholm, I travelled by night train between the countries a lot in the past few months, so I really wish more people would do so instead of taking a plane everytime... And I absolutely agree that Snälltåget's services are amazing, even if you want to go further than Stockholm in Sweden. One of my best memories is taking the night train from Trondheim to Bodø and then the ferry to Lofoten in the summer, I almost felt bad for sleeping and missing the amazing views :D We couldn't afford more than seats as a students though haha, but I was surprised by how cheap that was compared to anything else in Norway actually! Really hope i'll be able to take the other trains of the video at some point, the one to sicily looks so cool, it is sad they don't have something like that between Denmark and Germany anymore

    • @EILEENZ0122
      @EILEENZ0122 7 місяців тому

      Train will be faster and has more scenery on the way🥹 and with discount the price will be affordable as well😂

    • @FarooqF-g2x
      @FarooqF-g2x 6 місяців тому

      Hi could you please outline the route you took? And the tickets purchased from?

    • @FarooqF-g2x
      @FarooqF-g2x 6 місяців тому

      ⁠you mean Trondheim to Lofotrn by train?

  • @dougbarr5622
    @dougbarr5622 Рік тому +2

    I agree with the other comments Thibault. Your new format is great and I love the narration thanks for your great videos!

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant post I’m hooked again for sleeper trains again, I’d read some pretty poor reviews about excess noise and poor service but you’ve restored my confidence in trains once more, I’m 74 in a few months and I’m letting my wife know where I want to be when I wake up, I think at the minute the Berlin or Hamburg to Stockholm is favourite, thanks again

  • @kathleenpreuss
    @kathleenpreuss Рік тому

    I thoroughly enjoyed this. You provided the type of information I'm interested in. Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, insights, honesty and humor. 🛤

  • @Tbpker22
    @Tbpker22 Рік тому +1

    Very good comprehensive video, Thibault- thank you!

  • @timor64
    @timor64 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this video. Your love of night trains shines through . I love them too.

  • @elainefarrar
    @elainefarrar Рік тому +1

    Merci! My daughter and I are planning a night train trip but just can't decide on where! So this is very helpful 😊

  • @DanA-nt2xu
    @DanA-nt2xu Рік тому +1

    Excellent video with a lot of tips and tricks. Fifty years ago as a student I traveled all over Europe and my two friends and I spent a lot of nights on trains. This video excits me to go back and ride some of these routes.

  • @HSetonNotes
    @HSetonNotes Рік тому +3

    Phenomenal video. I’ve watched and enjoyed a lot of your earlier videos but these rankings are really helpful in prioritizing potential future trips. Merci beaucoup!!!

  • @b.w.9244
    @b.w.9244 Рік тому +1

    I understand why one would want to take a night train. But I dont want to miss any scenery! Great vid!

  • @senorsoupe
    @senorsoupe Рік тому +6

    Well done Thibault! This was a really interesting video with really good insight about night trains! I really like both this format of video along with your trip report videos.

  • @mrpeel3239
    @mrpeel3239 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful overview! Have not had much success sleeping on night trains, especially from Schengen to Non-Schengen countries

    • @SimplyRailway
      @SimplyRailway  Рік тому +3

      Going to Non-Schengen countries is always tough...

  • @RoelBaardman
    @RoelBaardman Рік тому +2

    I like this new format!
    Last year I took my first night train (Nightjet to Basel), and I loved it. Slept very well!

  • @andrewchaston503
    @andrewchaston503 Рік тому

    Brilliant video. You are an excellent producer. Thankyou.

  • @tombombadil9123
    @tombombadil9123 Рік тому +1

    Both thumbs up for this comparative overview of European sleeper trains :)

  • @jameslittle4414
    @jameslittle4414 Рік тому +1

    Well done! I have not traveled by train in Europe and haven't been there for many years, but this was fun to watch and informative. I like the format.

  • @williampeters9014
    @williampeters9014 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant video! The maps showing the route of each one are so helpful. Thank you

  • @didisinclair3605
    @didisinclair3605 Рік тому +1

    Bravo, Thibault!!! Wonderful, helpful video, and beautifully filmed!!

  • @franbongard
    @franbongard Рік тому +1

    Oh my gosh! I love the pics when you were little!! Also, I know you prefer not narrating, and resent the algorithms, but I personally enjoy your narration. Also, hearing your preferences are so fun. I think your background in engineering gives you a great insight and perspective. You do an amazing job for our benefit. Merci!

  • @StephandPete
    @StephandPete Рік тому +2

    You're right! The GWR is so affordable for what it is. We just did that journey and were so impressed.

  • @njkkjn6044
    @njkkjn6044 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed this video.

  • @billgaber4282
    @billgaber4282 Рік тому

    Bravo! Thank you for this captivating video. I will watch it twice. I must try to ride the ferry train to Sicily. I will look at your history of videos because I only learned of Simply Railway a short time ago.

    • @SimplyRailway
      @SimplyRailway  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, the Sicilian video is from back in the days. :-)

  • @peter_kelly
    @peter_kelly Рік тому

    Great video Thibault

  • @wouterpaap9343
    @wouterpaap9343 Рік тому +1

    Good work again, thanks. As for your book: Splendit! I have to contain myself, because I reserved it for my next trip in a few months, to read it on the Nightjet from Amsterdam to Innsbruck, traveling to Bologna. And in spite of your (quite obvious) top 5, I for one am still in love with ÖBB and not only for their Nightjets. Their daytime Railjets are the best train experience I ever had!

    • @EILEENZ0122
      @EILEENZ0122 7 місяців тому

      That is very elaborate👍 Plus Europe rail ticket now has a discount😮

  • @tonymgc82
    @tonymgc82 Рік тому +4

    Brilliant video Thibault. Only done the Caledonian Sleeper so far but definitely plan to head to mainland Europe for some sleeper trains this summer.
    Such a shame the British network is so limited when there’s the Euro tunnel

  • @yesyoga
    @yesyoga 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful! Planning a trip from Vienna to Zurich and didn’t know where to start. (From No. California, USA). Thanks!

  • @chuckdalldorf4077
    @chuckdalldorf4077 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video. I really enjoyed it and very much appreciate all the work you did on this. Cheers.

  • @sams3015
    @sams3015 Рік тому

    I love night trains. This video has me feeling wanderlust. I did a ferry train from Copenhagen to Hamburg & then a night jet to Vienna before. It was pretty cool

  • @thomwolff
    @thomwolff Рік тому +1

    Top ce nouveau format de vidéo ! Ça apporte vraiment une plus value le fait de les commenter de vive voix. 👌🏻

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 Рік тому +4

    Great video. Sadly, Caledonian Sleeper Train isn't on the list, but I'm definitely agree with all of Top 5 in this video + honourable mention for Nightjet and Optima Express. Can't wait for your book available in English, so it will be easy to translate into other languages. Next how about top 5 Amtrak long distance train.

  • @megand175
    @megand175 Рік тому

    Excellent! Thank you😊

  • @scottyerkes1867
    @scottyerkes1867 Рік тому +5

    Thank you Thibault for the great review of the top 5 night trains in Europe. 😀💚

    • @DrScarface74
      @DrScarface74 8 місяців тому

      Not in Europe, only in eu. There is no train from top 5 neither from top 10 of Europe in this video

  • @RC534
    @RC534 Рік тому +1

    Great video! As you explained it's also to feed the YT algorithm, but it works well. Now I want to take the night train to Kopenhagen :-) If I may just offer one advice, there's a lot of reverb in the audio which makes it a bit harder to follow. Finding a recording space with less reverb or using e.g. a lav mic might really benefit this type of video with mostly naration.

  • @andywillis2650
    @andywillis2650 Рік тому

    A great video. A useful insight to what you get and pay for on various journeys, thanks :)

  • @Bill_Gray-Pullman_Travels
    @Bill_Gray-Pullman_Travels Рік тому

    Great review of Night Trains!

  • @uncinarynin
    @uncinarynin Рік тому +5

    The nightjet Wien - Roma would be great but is often very delayed. During the day, Italian high speed trains offer a decent and reliable service, but at night RFI seems to do all the track maintenance without caring for the timelyness of night trains. You cannot rely on the arrival time which makes these trains not as great as they could be.

  • @ruffleduffle
    @ruffleduffle Рік тому +1

    I loved this video :)
    I'd suggest to maybe include on the thumbnail that its a narrated top 5 list, as that on the one hand is quite unique from your channel and on the other hand list format videos get lots of views :)

  • @floatinsun
    @floatinsun Рік тому

    Loved it 😊🎉 Nice video. I have done Munich to Budapest ohh night jet

  • @BobTravellin
    @BobTravellin Рік тому

    Top video, and some great inspirations there. Thank you.

  • @sbossinger
    @sbossinger Рік тому

    Loved your video, Thibault!

  • @stefanschreuder7797
    @stefanschreuder7797 Рік тому +1

    Nice video, and a good book over night trains, i hope you will translate it to English so more people can read it.

  • @tomislavkusanic5572
    @tomislavkusanic5572 Рік тому +6

    It would be interesting to see some trains like Amtrak's California Zephyr going between e.g. Madrid and Stockholm non-stop. With sleeper compartments, dining cars and maybe some viewer cars

  • @terryaki3505
    @terryaki3505 Рік тому

    you did AWESOME! keep them all coming we think (you) they are great! :)

  • @sheilaathay2034
    @sheilaathay2034 6 місяців тому

    Excellent thank you ❤🎉

  • @EILEENZ0122
    @EILEENZ0122 7 місяців тому

    Detailed and clear expression🙏 Thx for ur devotion😘 I tried the app mentioned by comments section, amazingly it is 💥super save🤩

  • @stateraskate11231
    @stateraskate11231 Рік тому

    Love all this information. I would buy the book as soon as it comes out in English!

  • @romainmeyer410
    @romainmeyer410 Рік тому +1

    Vidéo très intéressante, dans un anglais très facile à comprendre. Le concept est vraiment sympa ! Le classement est assez logique et bien justifié. Tout à fait d’accord pour le Snalltaget, un charme fou, le réveil au passage sur l’Oresund au dessus de la baltique et des rencontres sympa… hâte de tester les autres du classement. La mention de Nighjet était obligatoire compte tenu de leur engagement dans les trains de nuit… Hâte de voir les futurs vidéos a bord de leurs futurs trains d’ailleurs !

    • @EILEENZ0122
      @EILEENZ0122 7 місяців тому

      I love and hate Europe. I was fascinated by the stunning scenery and rich history, but I was overwhelmed by the high cost. I think trainpal's discount coupon saved me.

  • @ianhamilton396
    @ianhamilton396 Рік тому

    This is really great, thank you.
    We are planning a train journey throughout Italy this Summer and this helps alot with the Roma > Sicily.
    And of course the added bonus of a great night train is saving the cost of a hotel room!
    I live in Scotland, and I am grateful you did NOT include the Caledonian Sleeper to London - truly the worst night train anywhere.
    Merci !!

    • @EILEENZ0122
      @EILEENZ0122 7 місяців тому

      Yes, train is convenient in trip☺️ Hope the rail tickets bought in a cheap price can use🥺

  • @rphxx6906
    @rphxx6906 Рік тому +1

    My favourite night train is Vienna - Bregenz because I can ride it for free with my nationwide-valid Klimaticket! :)

  • @tilliehoward9336
    @tilliehoward9336 Рік тому

    You did a great job!

  • @richardg8651
    @richardg8651 Рік тому

    Great best of video . A bit difficult to understand but the info was top notch .

  • @salg4768
    @salg4768 Рік тому

    Excellent video!

  • @josephr9551
    @josephr9551 Рік тому

    Thank you Thibault, I liked this video very much.

  • @Jessica_P_Fields
    @Jessica_P_Fields Рік тому +6

    Good job on the new format videos. Very informative and good tips for travelers!

  • @petergilbert72
    @petergilbert72 Рік тому

    Tremendous video. I loved your ‘sick’ flying joke! Two tips: on the Night Riviera from Penzance to London you can remain in your bed until 0645 which is nicer than 0500! And on the ferry train to Sicily the toilets are locked closed while the train is on board the ferry, which is quite a long time if you are desperate 😁 (of course, you can put on some clothes and find a toilet on the ferry).

  • @jelmcd1
    @jelmcd1 Рік тому

    Thank you for a wonderful video.... Luke in Arizona.

  • @iancrawford1140
    @iancrawford1140 Рік тому

    good video,keep it up,.and yes the train to penzance is great!.

  • @timnewman1172
    @timnewman1172 Рік тому

    Thanks Thibault, great video!
    Again, I can only dream of such trains in North America... oh well.

  • @neshkodimitrov
    @neshkodimitrov Рік тому +2

    Thanks Man 👍
    I believe in the future of night trains and I hope they will land a lot of planes.
    Last days I read about Italian government plans to build a bridge between Sicily and mainland Italy so the days of the last ferry trains are counted. With the new bridge I believe they can cut at least 90 min

  • @skipton9511
    @skipton9511 Рік тому

    Brilliant, Thibault - the voice format works well for you 👍

  • @thomascook578
    @thomascook578 Рік тому +1

    Totally agree with you re the Riviera, the Caledonian is now too expensive since they launched the new trains £200+, plus they're not as comfortable as the old carriages. We used Thello in 19, it was horrible, booked a twin berth, and we were dumped into a 4 person couchette instead.

  • @arth01r
    @arth01r Рік тому

    I really like this!

  • @eugenemorice8545
    @eugenemorice8545 Рік тому +2

    Hey Thibault!!! I live in Penzance.. Its "Mount's Bay" not "the Bay of Penzance "..😅.Thanks for the lovely review both of the Night Riviera and Penzance. We're very proud of the night train Abut 10 years ago GWR thought about killing it off but instead they wisely decided to refurbish the rolling stock and now its popular all the year round.

  • @dmechanicodude3960
    @dmechanicodude3960 Рік тому

    Being a resident of Illinois, I can understand the romance of overnight train travel. As most of the long distance Amtrak routes fan out from Chicago.

  • @clementbouvard8457
    @clementbouvard8457 Рік тому

    Video tres Interessante, j'avais jamais entendu parler du Zurich Zagreb j'avoue que ça me tente bien

  • @LiamWalsheliamskitchen
    @LiamWalsheliamskitchen 8 місяців тому

    Intercity Notte was decent for the price. I paid 79 or so Euros for a sole occupancy sleeper on each segment (Milan to Naples and Rome to Venice) and it was just so convenient.
    Granted it was not the best night of sleep I've had, but it was far cheaper than getting a hotel.

  • @wolfearsceej
    @wolfearsceej Рік тому

    Look, I've been watching your videos for a few years now. And I'll be honest, I LOVE this new style of video!! It's always difficult to try something new, it's always a risk. I think it works for your brand of content. Bravo as always T!!!!

  • @jonfelty6063
    @jonfelty6063 Рік тому +2

    Great job on this video! I really enjoy the verbal commentary. You said you are proud of this video and you should be! Thanks for all you do! Roll safe

  • @pedropggPP
    @pedropggPP Рік тому

    Really nice and interesting video. Your accent was a bit hard to understand at times, but I think it was mainly because of some echo in the room maybe. I`ve never been to a night train, and here in Spain they unfourtunately discontinued them. So only way to go to some places by train is by doing 12+ hours during the day, which is lame.

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 Рік тому

    I like it.

  • @stevehutchinson5399
    @stevehutchinson5399 11 місяців тому

    Hi Thibault, great video. With the GWR sleeper towards London, yes it does get in at 05.09 (too ealy for anyone ;0)) but I believe you can stay on board till 06.30.... or is it 07.00? It was 07.00 in 2003. Agree, it's an amazing journey!

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau7100 10 місяців тому

    I would love to travel on all these trains.

  • @TheFoxyb
    @TheFoxyb Рік тому +1

    I absolutely loved this, so well done! The fact that you are commenting makes it really personal and all the journeys look great! Hope to get to do them all sone day!

  • @martinbitter4162
    @martinbitter4162 8 місяців тому

    Since you don't like seats in night trains, the Caledonian Sleeper has a good service I think. The seat reclines, lights are dimmed and if you cannot sleep there is always the lounge car.

  • @Esperantisto
    @Esperantisto Рік тому

    NightJet for the win!

  • @Doris-trainpalcode-RT777E
    @Doris-trainpalcode-RT777E 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing, very useful information!❤ By the way I know of a train ticket discount if someone is planning to travel by Eurostar, hope it helps!

  • @sharonpapkin8574
    @sharonpapkin8574 Рік тому +1

    For me the OBB is the best

  • @Humberto-F7
    @Humberto-F7 Рік тому +1

    Excellent work, excellent summary. I had already seen I think all of them, but the summary and the advice on fares and schedules were very good. Congratulations and thank you. 🇺🇾

  • @holygooff
    @holygooff Рік тому +1

    That English journey sounds so interesting. I didn't know you could even ride on a train in England for a fair price.
    The problem is what to do when you arrive at that small remote town.

    • @stevehutchinson5399
      @stevehutchinson5399 11 місяців тому

      Hi holygooff. There's a fair amount to do, plus you could use it as a base to explore the whole of Cornwall, which is an amazing English county - very much like Brittany in France

  • @parkur5106
    @parkur5106 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this amazing video !
    I have a question about the night riviera sleeper. You say it is only 6£ to upgrade from the seat to the bed, but when I try booking a ticket, even at the cheapest the upgrade is in the 50is £, and often at 100£…did things changed ? Or is there something I miss here ?

  • @WendysCove
    @WendysCove 3 місяці тому +1

    You Do not suck lol grt vid well researched. Have fun. I love trains

  • @EOdonn4138
    @EOdonn4138 2 місяці тому

    great job. do one for Ireland

  • @ricksipes2026
    @ricksipes2026 Рік тому +1

    CLAP, CLAP CLAP. Love the new format, and the best part, seeing Thibault. BTW, I bought the German edition of your book. Can't wait for it to arrive. Now all I have to do is get back to Europe again so I can ride these trains.

  • @iorethofgondor
    @iorethofgondor Рік тому

    When I was a girl on the late 1900s there were several ferry trains between Sweden and either Denmark or Germany ...

  • @valeriebassett3107
    @valeriebassett3107 Рік тому

    This is fantastic! I love hearing you talking and explaining things. Before we had to read, and then I missed seeing the picture that was on. I think that people will learn more by doing your videos this new way. Hats off to you for doing this and not giving up. Great and fantastic job!!! Can't wait to see your next video!

    • @declissonolivier9376
      @declissonolivier9376 Рік тому +1

      Not a problem for me. I put on "pause", i read, then i run the video. What is the matter?

  • @peterjohnson1012
    @peterjohnson1012 Рік тому

    Is there a way to purchase your book on sleeper trains? Olive in Australia and cannot find the book in the shop. Your's is the best train review channel and again you've proved why!

  • @TheRuralUrbanist
    @TheRuralUrbanist Рік тому +1

    As a long time viewer of the channel, I'm excited to see where you take things with the narration... It's great to hear your opinions out loud!

  • @theobrattinga500
    @theobrattinga500 Рік тому +2

    Great video !!

  • @wrobb3
    @wrobb3 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video. Pairs very well with your book! :) Personally I’ve done three night train trips and all were great - Cologne-Vienna, Helsinki to Rovaniemi, and Hamburg to Stockholm. I really enjoyed each one and will now always look if a night train is an option to get my destination before booking any other means.

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 Рік тому +2

    Riding the trains especially in and throughout Europe
    would be an adventure and especially if you are traveling
    at night time seeing the countryside when it is asleep
    and in your own cabin where you soon will be asleep as
    well and what an experience that would be, Thank You
    for the videos and have a great weekend on the trains.
    🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃💨👍

  • @ozenfant_ozn
    @ozenfant_ozn Рік тому

    again, one of your videos gives me a massive wave of fernweh! xD

  • @pnwesty7174
    @pnwesty7174 Рік тому +1

    I think this video was great - super informative, and while it has that "Top 5" kind of vibe you were talking about in yesterday's video, it has a bunch of great information that "normal" ride reviews don't include. I enjoy the ride reviews, but this one was even more informative. Also cool - I think I have seen 4 of the 5 trips on this video. In fact - I was explaining to my wife about the overnight ferry train to Sicily just 2 weeks ago - because I learned about it on your channel. I am looking forward to this monthly installment! "Congrats, Simply Railway!" 🙂

  • @TripsonBudget
    @TripsonBudget Рік тому +1

    You made me wanna travel again just for the sake of exploring :D Some of your picks are on my wishlist :).

  • @manump6294
    @manump6294 Рік тому +1

    Très chouette vidéo ! Dans le temps j’ai voyagé souvent en train-couchette entre Bruxelles et la Suisse. Dommage que ce train n’existe plus aujourd’hui, comme beaucoup d’autres…
    Bonne continuation avec ce nouveau format !