Left: A navy blue sleeper train parked ar a platform with an opened door at night. Right: The author lies in bed wearing a tan sleep mask over her eyes.
Business Insider's reporter has a lot of experience sleeping on overnight trains.
  • I've spent 120 hours on six overnight train rides in the US and Europe. 
  • Sleeping on trains can be challenging, but I've found that packing earplugs helps with the noise.
  • I also pack a weighted sleep mask to block light and feel more at home. 

Over the last two years, I've spent 120 hours on six sleeper trains, from Amtrak rides along the East Coast to overnight trains in Europe.