I spent $200 for a private cabin on an 11-hour overnight train in Europe. It was worth every cent.

Business Insider's reporter spent TK hours on a Nightjet sleeper train in a private cabin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

• I booked one night in a private cabin on a Nightjet sleeper train between European countries.
• For $200, I slept in an enclosed space with three beds, a vanity, and a wash basin.

On overnight trains, a private cabin is always worth the upgrade.

Take it from me — someone who has spent 120 hours on sleeper trains across the US and Europe in a range of accommodations, including shared cabins.

My most recent sleeper train journey was an 11-hour ride on a Nightjet train from Venice to Vienna. I spent about $200 for a private cabin and thought it was well worth the price.

Here's what the cost will get you.