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!

Thalys train routes

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 train map shows where you can go.

The Thalys also connects to the Eurostar routes for speedy travel to and from the UK and makes connections to Dusseldorf airport. Thalys trains make the following direct connections:

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

Reservations

Please note that 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
Through the Rail Planner App
At the website of the Belgian Railways (select tab 'Interrail')

Reservation fees

Starting February 18, 2020 Thalys will introduce new prices for the reservations on their trains. 1st class and 2nd class reservations fees will be aligned, meaning there will be no difference in prices. In addition, the Premium class is now exclusively open for 1st class Pass holders at no extra cost. Please note that all seats are subject to availability. If there are no longer seats for Premium class, 1st class Pass holders will be offered a seat in the Comfort class.

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

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

Travel classes on Thalys trains

There are 3 travel classes on Thalys trains:

Standard class: available for 1st and 2nd class Pass holders
Comfort class: available for only 1st Pass holders
Premium class: available for only 1st class Pass holders - this grants you access to the Thalys lounge and catering at your seat.

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.

Facilities and services

Thalys high-speed train crossings fields in France

Thalys train at Paris Gare du Nord

Thalys high-speed train

Thalys train routes

Reservations