> Thalys

The Red High Speed Train linking France to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

Few facts about Thalys

Train Type:

High Speed Trains
(Thalys offers direct journeys to 17 cities)

Main Routes:

Paris Gare du Nord – Brussels 1H25*
Paris Gare du Nord – Koln 3H50
Paris Gare du Nord – Amsterdam 4H11
Paris Gare du Nord - Antwerp 2H08
Paris Gare du Nord - Bruges 2H35
Marne la Vallée – Brussels 1H30
Charles de Gaulle Airport- Brussels 1H15
*Best travel time

Class : Comfort 1 and Comfort 2

Services :

Thalys is non smoking train.

Classes of Service:

Confort 1:

- Meal served at your seat every week day
- Choice among a large variety of newspapers
- Possibility to book Taxi in advance from the staff on board to Brussells Midi and in Paris (30mn before the arrival)
- Baby changing facilities
- Restrooms
- Luggages storage space
- Dedicated area for disabled passengers

Confort 2 :

- Bar coaches where you’ll find a selection of hot and cold drinks are served with sandwiches, sweets.
- Restrooms
- Luggages storage space
- At the bar coach you’ll have the possibility to buy metro and bus ticket for the cities of Paris and Bruxelles and Amsterdam
- Baby changing facilities 

Using Thalys with your France Rail Pass

In addition to the France Rail Pass, a compulsory ticket is required both in 1st and 2nd class. The France Rail Pass entitles you to a passholder fare subject to availability.

Exchange & Refund for the passholder fare
Exchanges are permitted once before departure and not aloowed after departure. This ticket type is refundable 75% before but not refundable after departure.

Boarding procedures

We recommend that you arrive at the latest 20 minutes before the scheduled train departure. Please check with your Embassy if a visa is required and that your passport is valid.

Luggage Procedure

Each Thalys passenger is allowed 1 hand luggage and 2 other pieces of luggage (length 85 cm max). All luggage must be clearly labelled with your name & number.

France Rail Pass allows you to get a reduce rate on Internation Travel, through a passholder fare. This is the opportunity to go and explore beyond France...