Budget rail travel: These are the best-value sleeper trains in Europe

Rail travel is all the rage this summer as travellers continue to opt for environmentally friendly modes of transport.

But trains can still often be more expensive than flying.

To help encourage sustainable choices, booking company Omio has put together a ranking of the best value sleeper train journeys in Europe.

With amenities like welcome packs, bike storage and spectacular views, these budget sleeper train trips are also more enjoyable than taking the plane.

Omio determined Europe’s best-value night train by calculating the cheapest journey per mile and per minute.

The rankings also include a score for services such as bike storage, ensuite showers, air conditioning and wheelchair accessibility.

The research found that SNCF’s night service from Paris to Nice is the best value for the distance. Passengers can travel 1,088 kilometres for as little as €19 per person.

The route is a popular one, whisking you out of France’s busy capital and down to the dreamy French Riviera.

It runs once a day and passengers can choose between seating or a couchette - including wheelchair-accessible berths and carriages.

That said, the service ranked low for amenities. Customers are provided with a toiletry kit and bike storage is available.

But there is no cafe or bar car so you should think about having dinner before you board.

ÖBB’s sleeper from Bratislava to Split comes in second place for value for money, with tickets from €29 per person.

Known as the EuroNight, this has private compartments with seating, couchettes and sleeper cabins available.

It’s one of Europe’s longest train journeys, running for 960 minutes, and if you can’t sleep you can watch the wonders of Austria and Croatia rolling past the windows.

Passengers can enjoy breakfast