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Thalys

Thalys is a high-speed train service that connects Paris with Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Among other routes, Thalys operate 24 services per day between Brussels and Paris, taking 1 hour 22 minutes, 6 services between Brussels and Cologne, taking 1 hour 47 minutes, up to 11 services per day between Brussels and Amsterdam in 1 hour 53 minutes (via Antwerp, Rotterdam and Schiphol airport) and up to 5 daily services between Paris and Cologne, taking 3 hours 14 minutes.

On Thalys services you can choose between First class (Comfort 1) and Standard class (Comfort 2).

Thalys offers a range of fares that vary in price according to how far in advance you book and how much flexibility is required.

Whether you choose to travel in Comfort 1 or in Comfort 2, you will be guaranteed a comfortable journey: soft lighting, air-conditioned carriages, spacious seats with head and footrests and pull-down tables.

COMFORT 1

Brussels > Amsterdam from £44.00

Brussels > Cologne from £26.00

Included in the ticket price is a meal served at your seat. The menu is varied and accompanied by a choice of hot and cold drinks.

• A selection of international newspapers and magazines.
• For those travelling to Paris or Brussels, a taxi reservation service is available. A member of the on-board team will pre-book a taxi if required, 30 minutes prior to the arrival of the train. The customer will be met at the station when they alight from the train.
• The ‘Salon’ Space is a private space on board offering ideal conditions for working (available at a fixed price).
• Free WiFi access throughout the journey**.

* SEMI-FLEX fare, valid for a one way journey in Thalys Comfort 1. On sale up to day before departure, subject to availability.

Exchangeable once only, up to day beofre departure.

For refund requests before departure (and up to 1 hour after departure in the Thalys departure station), 50% of ticket price will be withheld.

** Provided that the technical service is available. Service provided by 21Net and activated by Nokia Siemens Network.

COMFORT 2

Brussels > Amsterdam from £26.00

Brussels > Cologne from £17.00

A tempting array of snacks and drinks are available in the Bar-buffet.

* NO-FLEX fare, valid for a one way journey in Thalys Comfort 2.

On sale up to 30 days before departure, subject to availability.

Non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

COMFORT AND SERVICES

• Tickets for the public transport systems of Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris can be purchased from the Bar-buffet. The cost will be the same as if they were purchased upon arrival.
• Tickets for the public transport systems of Cologne, Aix-la-Chapelle and Rotterdam can also be purchased from the Bar-buffet.
• Mobile phone use is permitted on board Thalys services.
• Each passenger can take two suitcases and one piece of hand-luggage on board the train. All luggage must be clearly labelled and should be placed in the luggage racks situated at either end of the carriage, or on the shelf above the seats.
• At the Thalys bar the customer can buy internet credits.

Wi-fi on board*

Customers can surf the net, read their emails or finish off a piece of work, all of these things are possible thanks to the WiFi service available on all Thalys trains and on all routes.

WiFi is free for passengers in Comfort 1 and passengers in Comfort 2 with SEMI-FLEX and Thalys The Pass tickets.

Subject to technical availability of the service.

Service provided by 21Net and operated by Nokia Siemens Networks.

FOR FREQUENT TRAVELLERS

TheCard TheCard is the Thalys loyalty card.

Collect miles on each journey you make and enjoy great benefits and free tickets. 4 cards, 4 statuses: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum + ThePass

• The Pass Premium: ultra frequent passengers on the route Paris-Belgium wishing maximum flexibility and comfort at attractive prices.
• The Pass Business: frequent passengers over the whole Thalys network wishing to benefit from discounts and flexibility/easy travel.
• The Pass Weekend: regular leisure passengers wishing to benefit from attractive weekend tariffs

Journey times are approximate and may vary. Please check all train times when you book. Prices are per person based on the cheapest available return adult standard class fare.

Train Name: Thalys

Description: High speed day trains linking Paris to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Seasonal services operate to the French Alps in Winter and the South of France in Summer.

Train Code: TGH

Reservation: Compulsory.

Booking Horizon: 3 months for Public bookings, 4 months for Group bookings.