We have never done a sleeper, is this route long enough for it, I think the entire train ride is under 8 hours with interruption at border for passport inspection? How much sleep do one actually gets? Do you actually get a bed that will fit two people, how secure is our cabin?
Est. cost in April 9, Easter Monday. Would it be crazy (busy), we arrive Budapest on the 6th, may be we can buy tickets on the 7th? Thankyou very much for you help.

My wife and I took a sleeper from Berlin to Budapest about ten years ago. We slept in separate bunk beds. The cabin was secure and reasonably quiet, but our passports were inspected every time we crossed a border. Based on our experience, I suggest bringing along your own food and water. Even if food and drinks are sold on the train, they will be very, very expensive. Also, I suggest asking about restrooms.

Sleepers in trains don;t have beds - they have foldable bunk/cots - kind of like summer camp. The lower one is seats during the day and the upper folds flat against the wall. No real beds involved (and I;ve never understood how anybody can really sleep in one).

There is an overnight with 1st and 2nd class bunks from Budapest to Prague. It take about 10 hours. The day train takes 6.5 hours.

The "beds" are single bunks in which two can fit very snugly but you pay per person. The cabines are secure with at least a door lock and a bolt. I sleep like a baby on overnight trains. Bring a bottle of wine, some cheese, and bread for a late night picnic. Pack light because there is very little luggage space. You pay for passage plus the bunk. The price depends on the class and the number of bunks in the cabine. T3=3 bunks, etc. Buy your tickets and reserve your bunk as soon as you get to Budapest to help assure a cabine.

The Prague station is a colony of panhandlers and con artists. Talk to nobody. The overnight train arrives early so the station will be empty except for these hyenas.

thankyou for all your help, why does a day train take 3.5 hour less?

Hi S,

You can check the schedules at www.bahn.de.

The 19:45 arrives Prague at 06:45
The 20:35 requires a change at 01:40

>why does a day train take 3.5 hour less?
Because the night train is slowed down so that you can sleep.

Check www.budgeteuropetravel.com or www.euraide.com if you want more info and tickets in advance.

Thanks again for all you help, this is educational.