A new night bus network will be launched in Europe this fall, with routes linking some of the main tourist destinations on the continent.
Operated by Swiss Transportation Company Twiliner, the service aims to close the “comfortable gaps in long-distance travel.”
The sleeper bus will begin operations in November 2025 and will be suspended throughout Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.
It would give environmentally friendly travelers another alternative to long haul transportation to short-distance flights.
Twiliner claims that a coach’s journey is as sustainable as going by train, saving 85% of CO2E emissions compared to flying.
The vehicle will run on HVO diesel, a renewable fuel derived from waste fat and vegetable oils.
Night bus with airplane business class seating
Twiliner also made comfort a top priority for coaches. Sleeping car.
The seat will be transformed into a bed at the first button press on a European bus, allowing you to get closed eyes while traveling.
The 21 seats (18 on the top deck, three at the bottom) are modelled on those found in business class on the plane, with pillows and blankets available.
Each seating area also features electrical outlets, tables, individual reading lights, and free internet access. There is a small storage compartment for easy delivery for personal items.
On the deck below, passenger Beds can be prepared in spacious bathrooms and changing rooms (though showers are not available).
This level also has a snack bar where travelers can find snacks.
From a luggage perspective, passengers can bring one large suitcase that complies with Twiliner specifications (up to 23kg; 80 x 50 x 35cm) and one carry-on item (up to 5kg; 50 x 30 x 20cm).
Additional items such as bicycles, ski equipment, surfboards and other items can be mounted as long as they are reserved in advance.
Night Bus Network aims to connect 25 European cities by 2028
When it launches in November, the company will start with two routes. Stops from Zurich in Amsterdam, Basel, Luxembourg, Brussels and Rotterdam. Then we stopped by Girona from Barcelona from Julich.
bus It runs several times a week – it’s likely next year – and the price starts at around 180 euros one way.
There are no other scheduled break stops during the trip, except for mandatory driver changes.
Twiliner points out that their services are not appropriate family Passengers under the age of 5 are not permitted to travel with small children.
Older children are welcomed “as long distance travelers are well versed and can take into account a quiet, sleep-friendly environment.”
Ultimately, the company aims to have a continent-wide network of overnight bus services that complement current night train operations, with the aim of connecting 25 most visited cities in Europe within three years.