New High-Speed Train Will Link These Two European Capitals, Canada Reviews

Europe is particularly blessed when it comes to really amazing cities, and two of the most culture-packed, historic and fun are undoubtedly Paris and Berlin. It’s no wonder then that there are plenty of steps being taken to make travelling between them easier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly. 

Back in December, a Nightjet sleeper train connecting the two cities launched, and despite experiencing some technical issues in its tenure so far, the service has been popular among passengers.  

Now, to complement the night train, a brand-new daytime service is in the works which will begin by departing once a day from Paris and Berlin respectively. The service will take eight hours, an hour longer than originally promised, but the current journey takes just under nine, including two or three changes. 

The plan is to have the Paris service depart from Gare de L’Est at 9.55am and arrive in Berlin just before 6pm, and the Berlin service depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 11.54am and arrive just before 8pm. En route, the train will stop in Strasbourg, Frankfurt and Karlsruhe. 

French and German operators are hoping passengers will see the service as a relaxed alternative to flying and a much easier option than the current route. The post-pandemic emphasis on slow travel has also played a part in getting this new route on track. 

Reservations will open on October 16. Prices will of course vary depending on demand, but right now a single-class, one-way ticket is set to cost around €59 (£49) – not bad, right?

Keep on track of train news

With the news of countless new trains continually rolling in (such as this sleeper train now running to the Italian capital, and this high-speed train that will soon link two of Spain’s coolest cities) keep an eye on our travel news page for all the latest railway updates. Oh, and we have a roundup of the most exciting new sleeper trains you’ll be able to try in 2025. 

Did you see that this neighbourhood has just been named the coolest in the world right now?

Plus: Spain is selling super-cheap train tickets this week – here’s how to get one. 

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