"Since late 2025, it has been running two routes - Amsterdam to Zurich and Zurich to Barcelona - with several departures each week. Designed to echo sleep-friendly airplane seating, founder Luca Bortolani told Business Insider that he's been surprised by the breadth of travelers on board, from 18 to 85, using it for everything from business trips to leisure - and even day trips."
"The company also touts its use of a renewable fuel made from waste fats and vegetable oils. I boarded the bus in January for its longest route yet, starting in Amsterdam and traveling around 1,000 kilometers through Rotterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Basel, and finally ending in Zurich. It took 12 hours."
Twiliner is a Swiss transport startup revolutionizing overnight travel in Europe with buses featuring lie-flat beds designed to replicate airplane seating comfort. Operating since late 2025, the company runs routes between Amsterdam-Zurich and Zurich-Barcelona with multiple weekly departures. The buses attract diverse passengers ranging from age 18 to 85, serving business travelers, leisure tourists, and day-trippers. Founder Luca Bortolani expressed surprise at the variety of travelers using the service. The company emphasizes sustainability by using renewable fuel derived from waste fats and vegetable oils. A 12-hour journey from Amsterdam to Zurich through multiple cities demonstrated the service's viability for long-distance European travel.
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