Comments on: Sleeper Trains Unveiled: Pros and Cons of Overnight Train Travel

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:52:50 +0000

In reply to Felicia. Thanks. That was part of why I wrote this post.I hope you get to go on a sleeper train. I'd love to hear your thoughts when you do.

By: Felicia

Felicia — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:02:49 +0000

In reply to Josy A. I am always tempted to take sleeper trains or buses when traveling but haven't yet. This breaks down the pro and cons of sleeper trains and makes them sound a lot less intimidating.

By: Teja

Teja — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:06:27 +0000

I think it’s a misconception that sleeper trains are more expensive. You have to compare it with the day travel + accommodation, which you would have to book on the night you’re on the train. So, usually sleeper trains are cheaper than that.

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:40:12 +0000

In reply to Karen Warren. That would have been interesting on an overnight bus in Vietnam. I love train travel and yes, it can be fun.

By: Karen Warren

Karen Warren — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:41:44 +0000

I have traveled by overnight bus in Vietnam, but not yet by train. I’ve always wanted to go on a sleeper train even though it has some of the problems you mention. It just sounds so fun.

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:17:01 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Yes definitely, sleeper trains have lots of positives and one is sleep the night and arrive in a new city the next morning. I hope you get to Europe.

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:16:07 +0000

In reply to Angela Price.

How lucky to go on The Ghan – that is on my bucket list. You would be surprised how comfy some of the sleeper train beds are – but not all! I hope you get the chance to try some more sleeper train beds!

By: Sharyn McCullum

Sharyn McCullum — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:10:44 +0000

In reply to Danielle. Train travel sounds like the best option for you if you get really travel sick - nothing worse. It sounds like overnight train travel might suit you!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:01:06 +0000

I enjoy traveling by train but I have never tried a sleeper train before. It is definitely something I would like to try at least once I think. I definitely agree with most of your points as well. I get really travel sick on my transportation but I tend to be fine on the train so sleeper trains are something I should look into!

By: Angela Price

Angela Price — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:44:34 +0000

I have only ever done one overnight sleeper train, but that was a luxurious one on the Ghan through Australia. I think what puts me off sleeper trains is whether the bed will be comfortable (I couldn’t sleep in a chair, so that is ruled out).