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New sleeper train to connect more European cities

Passengers can travel overnight to Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Munich
Passengers can travel overnight to Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Munich (Getty/iStock)
  • A new sleeper train service, EN Carpatia, will connect southeastern Poland with four major European cities.
  • Operated by the Polish state rail operator PKP Intercity, the service is set to launch on 14 December from Przemysl.
  • From £50, passengers can travel overnight to Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Munich.
  • The route will pass through Polish cities such as Rzeszow and Krakow, splitting in the Czech Republic to serve different destinations.
  • Accommodation options include standard seating, couchettes, and deluxe sleeper compartments, with the journey to Munich taking around 16 and a half hours.
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