Corail Lunea sleeper train

Introduction

The Corail Lunea is a popular sleeper train that runs overnight between Paris and a large selection of ski resorts in France, and even as far as Andorra.

The service is reliable and punctual, offering comfortable accommodation in couchettes. Standard class couchettes sleep six, while first class couchettes are more spacious with just four beds.

Couchettes

The counchettes are cosy but comfortable. Each bed has freshly laundered sheets, a pillow and duvet. A bottle of water and an eye mask are supplied.

The lights are controlled from the inside of each couchette, and the door can be locked from the inside. We've found it ideal for getitng a good night's sleep.

The couchettes aren't hugely spacious, but there's sufficient room in each compartment to store luggage.

Reclining seats

The Corail Lunea also has some carriages with reclining seats.

The seats offer less privacy and obviously aren't as comfortable as proper beds. The angle of recline is quite generous, but we don't recommend these as your first choice. 

It is often possible to cut your costs by taking a seat, but we reckon it's worth paying the extra for a flat bed.

Night porter

As with all overnight trains, there is a member of staff available at any time.

Drinks and snack vending machines

There is no buffet car on the Corail Lunea. That is not a problem for most passengers who are keen to get their heads down and sleep.

We recommend you eat dinner before you board, but if you do get the urge for a midnight feast you'll find vending machines that serve hot and cold drinks, crisps and chocolate.

Couchettes wider view

This is the interior of a four-berth compartment. A fold-out ladder provides easy access to the top bunks.

Luggage can be stored on the floor and in a spacious compartment above the door.

Each bed is fitted with vertical straps, to stop light sleepers from rolling out of their bunks.