A woman known as Claire's Footsteps on social media traveled on Europe's first sleeper bus from Amsterdam to Zurich and was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience, particularly the toilet situation. She gave the sleep quality a 9.5 out of 10.
What is the Twilighter Sleeper Bus?
The Twilighter is Europe's first sleeper bus with seats that fully recline into lie-flat beds. It operates between Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Zurich, Switzerland. The service offers business-class comfort with amenities including a toilet, changing room, snack bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Claire's Journey Details
In her video, Claire boarded the coach and headed south through the Netherlands. She was given a bag with bedding and explored the seat functions, which included tray tables and charging facilities. Downstairs, she found a toilet and a separate changing room with atmospheric lighting and luxury soap, plus a snack bar offering free tea and coffee. The complimentary Wi-Fi remained strong throughout the journey.
Claire made her bed by pressing two buttons to fully recline. She noted that seatbelts must remain fastened during sleep, and a foot bag keeps passengers secured. After sleeping well, she woke up in Switzerland, refreshed, and grabbed a coffee before arriving in Zurich.
Public Reaction to the Toilet
Many social media users were intrigued by the toilet situation. One follower asked: "Was the toilet clean and do you have to queue up?" Claire replied: "It was spotless and no, no queues." Others commented on the overall experience, with one saying "That looks great" and another adding "Amazing."
Pricing and Alternatives
Travelling from Amsterdam to Zurich overnight on the Twilighter costs between €29 and €160+ (around £25 to £136) per person one-way, depending on the level of comfort chosen. An alternative is the direct ÖBB Nightjet train (NJ402/NJ403), which departs Amsterdam Central around 20:30 and arrives at Zurich HB the next morning at 08:20.
