European Sleeper’s Brussels-Milan Night Train Delayed to September European Sleeper has announced that its new night train service connecting Brussels to Milan will now launch in September 2026, instead of the originally planned June departure. The company cited ongoing track works in Germany during the summer months and the certification process for Switzerland, a new country in its network, as the primary reasons for the delay. The revised schedule moves the first departure to 9 September, marking a significant adjustment to the initial timeline. The new route will operate three times weekly, with departures from Brussels on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings. Travelers will arrive in Zürich and Milan the following morning. The return journey from Milan will run on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights. While the schedule remains largely unchanged, the route has undergone some modifications. In Switzerland, the train will initially traverse via Zürich and the Gotthard Pass, bypassing the Simplon Pass due to planned track works through 2027. This revised path offers access to new destinations, including stops in Göschenen, Lugano, and Como, which provide convenient connections to nearby ski resorts and scenic lakes. Ticket sales for the new route will commence on 17 March 2026, with pricing options ranging from budget to premium classes. Budget seats start at €29.99 one way, while a Classic compartment with a couchette bed is available from €49.99, including luggage and bed linen. Comfort Standard and Comfort Plus options are priced at €99.99 and €129.99 respectively, with the latter including breakfast. This new service will be European Sleeper’s third route, joining its existing Brussels-Prague service and a soon-to-launch Paris-Berlin connection.#zurich #milan #brussels #european_sleeper #gotthard_pass
