What is the difference between Eurostar and Thalys?

Eurostar is a majority (55\%)-French owned firm (SNCF, the state rail operator) but headquartered in London, while Thalys is a Franco-Belgian high-speed train operator which is 60\% owned by SNCF and 40\% by SNCB (Belgium). In combination they run 112 trains daily and carry more than 18.5 million passengers per year.

Do I need to check in for Thalys?

For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive in the station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train so that any security checks can be carried out calmly and efficiently.

How long is the Thalys train from Paris to Amsterdam?

4 hours and 37 minutes
The average journey time by train between Paris and Amsterdam-Centraal is 4 hours and 37 minutes, with around 13 trains per day.

Is there food on Thalys train?

Thalys offers complimentary food and drinks to passengers travelling in their first class called Comfort 1. While a snack service will consist of a small sandwich or a pastry with drinks.

Is Thalys train good?

I often use this transport between Amsterdam and Brussels. Highly professional staff, excellent catering. Book well in advance and you’ll find a good deal.

How much does Thalys cost?

Reservation fees

Train type	1st class (Premium/ Comfort class)	2nd class (Standard class)
Thalys Paris – Belgium*	25 euros	25 euros
Thalys Paris – Germany	30 euros	30 euros
Thalys Paris – the Netherlands	30 euros	30 euros
Thalys Lille – the Netherlands	20 euros	20 euros

Where does Thalys leave in Amsterdam?

THALYS train Route Schedule and Stops The THALYS train (Amsterdam Centraal) has 6 stations departing from Paris-Nord and ending in Amsterdam Centraal. THALYS train time schedule overview for the upcoming week: It departs once a day at 8:16 AM. Operating days this week: everyday.

How far in advance can you book Thalys trains?

You may book your Thalys ticket up to 4 months before your departure date.

Why is Thalys so expensive?

The reason it is only an hour from Amsterdam to Antwerpen is precisely that huge sums of money have gone into building a technically-advanced new railway line on which trains can run at high speeds, and new rolling stock capable of sustained running at those very high speeds. This doesn’t come cheap.

Is Thalys a bullet train?

Thalys (French: [talis]) is a French-Belgian high-speed train operator originally built around the LGV Nord high-speed line between Paris and Brussels….

Thalys
Thalys TGV in Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Overview
Owner	SNCF and National Railway Company of Belgium
Stations	26

Is Thalys a 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. Start in Amsterdam, or take the Paris to Brussels train – it’s up to you!