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Paris Thalys
The Thalys is an international train between Paris, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Every Thalys has three carriages in Comfort 1 (39 seats) and four carriages in Comfort 2 class (56 seats). In the middle of the train is the bar carriage with 16 seats.
destinations from Paris
- Belgium (Antwerp, Brussels, Bruges)
- Netherlands (Rotterdam, Amsterdam)
- Germany (Aachen, Cologne)
- France (Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Valence, Marseille)
travel time
- Paris - Brussels: takes 1h.20 minutes
- Paris - Rotterdam: takes 2h.35 minutes
- Paris - Cologne: takes 3h. 15 minutes
- Paris - Amsterdam: takes 3h.20 minutes
fares Paris - Amsterdam in 2010 (single ticket)
Cheapest fares are the 'Smoove' fares (€35/€45) in Comfort 2 class. These fares depends on availability and must be booked 30/15 days before departure. Other discount fares range from €62 - €105. Full senior fare is €86, full youth fare is €62 - €86, kids €15 - €29. Full adult fare in Comfort 2 with maximum flexibility is €123.
Full fare Comfort 1 is €199. Smoove fares available in Comfort 1 are €79.
Last Minute tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable and offer 50% discount.
train services
- Internet access is free of charge in Comfort 1 but there is a charge in Comfort 2. (60 min for 6.50€ or unlimited access for €13).
- Breakfast, lunch or dinner is included in the price for Comfort 1 passengers and served at your seat.
- At the Thalys Bar it is possible to eat a meal.
- Passengers in Comfort 1 can recharge their mobile phones using electric sockets.
tickets
Tickets can be booked online. Website is: www.thalys.com (in French, English, German and Dutch).
Thalys train at Gare du Nord, Paris
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