Tips for sleeping in a Couchette sleeping carriage?
In September I am travelling from London to the Slovenian Alps by train. Part of the journey is the overnight sleeper from Paris to Munich but it is both I, and my travel buddy's, first experience of couchette sleeping.
Have any Travel.SE members experienced a 6 berth couchette and can they offer tips?
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How do you sleep on a sleeper train?
I always aim for a bottom berth and facing the direction of travel. The bottom berth gives you control of the table and of course avoids any undignified falling out bed in on the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It's usually cooler down under and you can watch the sunrise out of the window from your bed.What is the difference between couchette and sleeper?
Sleepers include a bed and usually a private washbasin, towels and bed linen and can accommodate up to four passengers in single, double, or 3-person compartments. Couchettes offer simple overnight accommodation that sleeps up to six people on bunks, with a pillow and blanket provided.What is a 4 berth couchette?
4-berth couchette: Compartment with 4 berths (2 berths on top of one another, preferred berth - top or bottom - can be selected upon booking)What is a 6 berth sleeper?
Couchette berth numbering... The first digit is usually the compartment number, the second digit is the berth number: Berths 1 & 2 are bottom bunks, 3 & 4 are middle bunks, 5 & 6 are top bunks.New NightJet couchette car interior
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