Thalys High-Speed Train Belgium/France/Netherlands

Thalys High-Speed Train

Traveling at speeds of 300 km per hour, the Thalys high-speed train connects 17 cities across Western Europe. Thalys trains are well known for their efficient travel times and their excellent service. If you wish to travel in luxury and save as much time as you can for sightseeing, then the Thalys is your best choice. Start in Amsterdam, or take the Paris to Brussels train - it's up to you!

See also our Belgium rail tickets & Benlux rail tickets webpages, These webpages have special information on Thalys E-Tickets.

See also our Thalys Belgium high speed trains webpage
See also our Thalys Single Tickets webpage
See also our Thalys Return Tickets webpage

Want to take the Paris to Brussels train or travel from Amsterdam to Antwerp?

You might want to head the other way and take the train from Belgium to Paris.
Thalys trains make over 50 return trips per day and provide links to 17 cities such as Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Liège, Bruges, Ghent, and Cologne.

The Thalys also connects to the Eurostar routes for speedy travel to and from the UK and makes connections to Dusseldorf airport.

Thalys Train Routes

Thalys trains make the following direct connections:

Paris - Brussels
via Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid

Paris - Amsterdam
via Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid - Antwerpen Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal Station

Amsterdam - Brussels
Paris - Liège
Paris - Cologne
Brussels - Dortmund
via Köln Hbf

Paris - Antwerp
Brussels - Lille

Thalys High-Speed Train Reservations

Reservations on the Thalys high-speed trains are mandatory
We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible.
Your Eurail Pass has to be valid in all the countries you travel in with Thalys.

Please note: Thalys trains offer a limited number of seats for Eurail Pass Holders.
Once these seats are taken, you will need to purchase a full-fare ticket. We advise you to reserve the trains as far in advance as possible.
You can start making reservations up to 3 months in advance.

How to Make Reservations for the Thalys

You can reserve your seat on the Thalys in the following ways:

Through our reservation service
See also our extensive Thalys Railway webpages
At the website of the Belgian Railways

Thalys High-Speed Train Reservation Fees

Thalys Paris - Belgium*

1st class: 25 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
2nd class: 20 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
Reservation type: Mandatory

Thalys Paris - Germany

1st class: 30 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
2nd class: 25 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
Reservation type: Mandatory

Thalys Paris - the Netherlands

1st class: 30 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
2nd class: 25 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
Reservation type: Mandatory

Thalys Lille - the Netherlands

1st class: 20 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
2nd class: 15 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
Reservation type: Mandatory

Thalys Belgium - the Netherlands

1st class: 20 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
2nd class: 15 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
Reservation type: Mandatory

Thalys Belgium - Germany

1st class: 25 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
2nd class: 20 euros (Thalys Single Tickets) (Thalys Return Tickets)
Reservation type: Mandatory

*When traveling from Paris to Brussels National Airport, you'll need to pay an additional 5 euros.

Thalys High-Speed Train Added Value to your Trip

The Thalys is an exceptionally comfortable train, offering free WiFi, individual power sockets, and free newspapers. This is why reservation fees for the Thalys are higher than average. With your reservation you can also enjoy discounts on museums, exhibitions, car rentals, and hotels. See the Thalys website.

1st class Eurail Pass holders with a valid Thalys reservation can also enjoy FREE access to Thalys lounges in Paris, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Cologne, and Aachen. The lounge locations and opening times are at normal business times.

Thalys High-Speed Train Facilities and Services

Air conditioning
Bar
Disabled facilities
Newspapers/magazines
Power sockets
Restaurant/bistro
Waiter service
WiFi internet

Facilities may differ per train and route.

See also our Belgium Railway Webpages

Read also our France Railway Webpages