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  • March 15, 2026
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I am planning a trip in early September.

The plan is to travel from the UK to Brussels via Eurostar, then take a night train.

I was receiving emails fron European Sleeper earlier in the year advising of special deals in March.  

Does anyone know from previous experience whether there is likely to be a sale for Travel in September, once the high season is winding down, or if I should play safe and book with my interrail pass now?

Also is night jet or the European Sleeper better,.or just the same, experience -wise?  We will most likely go for a couchette in  a 4 or 6 women only scenario.

Our final destination will he Budapest for a few days, so there will be a stopover somewhere.  Recommendations of such a stopover place that will be pleasant for a single night, reasonable accommodation at a good price;  not bothered about luxurious but dormitories and shared bathrooms are ,not on the list.

Best answer by ralderton

You can see plenty of photos and info here

Nightjet https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/nightjet.htm

New Nightjet https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/nightjet-new-generation.htm

ES https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/european-sleeper.htm

The Nightjet is nicer than European Sleeper. The new Nightjets much nicer. The ES is a bit old and rickety. It’s fine, but nowhere near the new NJ in terms of comfort. But they don’t really compete on route

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  • March 15, 2026

You can see plenty of photos and info here

Nightjet https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/nightjet.htm

New Nightjet https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/nightjet-new-generation.htm

ES https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/european-sleeper.htm

The Nightjet is nicer than European Sleeper. The new Nightjets much nicer. The ES is a bit old and rickety. It’s fine, but nowhere near the new NJ in terms of comfort. But they don’t really compete on route