We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/04/new-luxury-sleeper-bus-service-europe-twiliner-amsterdam-zurich

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benjhm@sopuli.xyz · 10 pts · 255d

I recall China had comfortable sleeper buses back in the 1990s - when they had more gaps in their railway network. Tatami -style mats were enough, what's important is to lie flat. It can help sleep to feel a little movement, knowing you're going somewhere. But to succeed in europe they should integrate better with railway stations.

poVoq@slrpnk.net · 10 pts · 255d (2 replies)

Yeah, those have been pretty common with similar comfort in Latin America since decades. I always wondered why they never made the jump accross the pond.

But traveling by bus kinda sucks. I rather take a sleeper train or a high speed one than a bumpy slow bus (or car).

einkorn@feddit.org · 4 pts · 255d (1 reply)

I always wondered why they never made the jump accross the pond.

But traveling by bus kinda sucks.

You answered yourself already?

poVoq@slrpnk.net · 4 pts · 255d

Not really, as traveling by bus is quite popular in Europe as well. I just personally try to avoid it when there are better options.