Night moves: Riding the world's best sleeper trains | CNN

A CNN guide looks at sleeper trains as a way to turn a day in cities like Vienna into an overnight journey across Europe and beyond. Departing from Vienna Hauptbahnhof, travelers can connect to destinations including Rome, Warsaw, Bucharest, Kyiv, Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Zurich. The article frames sleepers as part transport, part experience—ranging from deluxe “hotel trains” to transcontinental routes with panoramic cars. It highlights the Britannic Explorer, owned and operated by Belmond, described as a luxury sleeper train with 18 cabins (including three suites), Art Deco interiors, an onboard spa, and dining focused on seasonal local ingredients. The piece also previews other top options, starting with Italy’s La Dolce Vita.