Thalys Train

Also known as the red train, the Thalys Train is a High Speed premiere train that links Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne. In a matter of hours, you will have traveled city-center to city-center in comfort and style. Please note: every coach on every train is entirely non-smoking.



Please see the chart below for more information on your specific itinerary:


City PairTravel TimeTimetables & Fares
Paris to Brussels1 hour 30 minutesview timetables and fares
Paris to Amsterdam4 hours 15 minutesview timetables and fares
Brussels to Amsterdam2 hours 30 minutesview timetables and fares
Brussels to Cologne2 hours 20 minutesview timetables and fares

Accomodations:
First Class: A meal is included with each 1st Class ticket, and is served at your seat. Breakfast is served between 6am and 9am, with a menu consisting of beverages, danishes, cheese or cold cuts, fruit and yogurt. Lunch is served on departures between 12pm and 2pm, which consists of an appetizer, cold entree, bread and dessert. Dinner is served between 6pm and 9pm, with similar menu. Snacks are served on trains with all other departure times. Each cabin is non-smoking.

Standard Class: Reclining seats and an open buffet-car where you can purchase sandwiches, snacks, and drinks.

Check-In:
There is no pre-boarding procedure for the Thalys train. Simply board your train; ticket control and passport checks will occur as you do so.

Note: Clients holding Thalys tickets in to Brussels Midi station can travel on the connecting train to Brussels Central Station at no additional cost.

Want to ensure a ride upon arrival? All first class Thalys passengers traveling to Paris Gare du Nord or Brussels Midi station are offered the possibility of booking a taxi from the buffet car on board the train. Upon arrival, a chauffeur will meet the passenger at the Thalys meeting point (located in front of the arrival platforms). Booking must be done at least 30 minutes prior to arrival with an attendant in the buffet car. Service available Monday through Friday.

Thalys can be booked up to 90 days in advance. All Thalys trains are non-smoking.


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