Eurostar (former Thalys) Bilhetes de comboio

Overview

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As of 01 October 2023, Thalys and Eurostar have joined forces!

With the ambition to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030, the network will create the backbone of European train travel. All of the high-speed routes you love—from Paris to Amsterdam, Brussels and Cologne— are now under a single brand name: Eurostar. Eurostar’s new starburst logo was inspired by the Etoile du Nord, the first train service connecting Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam. You’ll see the starburst on both the blue and red trains!

Experience the same fast, reliable service (speeds of up to 300 km/h), bold red trains, and competitive pricing now with even easier connections to the wider Eurostar network. For a comprehensive overview the complete network (pictured below, including former Thalys), please visit our Eurostar page.

Travel times are relatively short when travelling on Thalys trains, making it the perfect choice for hopping between France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. With frequent services – up to 23 daily returns between Paris and Brussels alone – it’s easy to plan a full adventure itinerary with Thalys.

*Our Thalys train page will remain active during the transition for informational purposes. The information below concerns trains formerly run by Thalys ONLY (between Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany), now run by Eurostar.

Direct trains run year-round from Paris to Brussels and a dozen other stations in Belgium, the Netherlands and the Rhine-Ruhr area of Germany. Additional services speed from Amsterdam and Brussels and seasonally to the French Alps and Provence.

Using single-decker TGV INOUI-style trains, these routes appeal to the international business and leisure markets.

Travel times are relatively short when travelling on former Thalys trains, making them the perfect choice for hopping between France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. With frequent services – up to 23 daily returns between Paris and Brussels alone – it’s easy to plan a full itinerary.

From Monday to Friday, direct service is available between Amsterdam Central Station and Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy (Disneyland Paris). Snow trains run from December to April and offer connections to some of the most beautiful ski resorts in France. Sun trains run during July and August, offering connections to the south of France.

Practical information

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Before you board

When travelling on former Thalys trains, there is no check-in prior to boarding. All you need is your ticket in hand. Passengers must be present no later than 5 minutes before departure. Once onboard, the train manager will check your travel documents.

Onboard

Trains are sleek, stylish and spacious. A renovation program of train interiors was launched in 2022. There are now modern design and features like expanded luggage storage and information screens in each carriage.

The bar onboard former Thalys is open to all passengers but geared more to Standard Class travellers who do not get at-seat service. A few bar tables where you can stand and enjoy a selection of hot snacks, sandwiches, desserts and coffee. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available.

Public transport tickets for Brussels and Paris are available for purchase onboard. All major credit cards are accepted with a minimum spend of €1.

If travelling with small children, there is a nursery in carriages 7, 17, 27, and 37 (trains to Marne-la-Vallée have 38 carriages) with a changing table and a power socket.

Bicycles can be brought onboard former Thalys trains, free of charge. If possible, the bicycle should be folded. If it is not a foldable bicycle, then it must be no larger than 135x85x30cm (with the two wheels removed). Read more about taking your bikes on trains in our Help article.

You can easily recharge your laptop or mobile phone with the power sockets provided in your carriage.

Booking and printing options

Tickets can be booked up to 6-8 months in advance. A reservation is needed to travel onboard all former Thalys trains. There are no hidden fees. The price of your seat reservation is included. Get the lowest prices on former Thalys by booking early and don’t wait until the last minute as cheaper seats sell out quickly.

Opt for off-peak trains when you have to travel at short notice. Off-peak trains are more affordable than ones running mornings and evenings along with those running around the holidays, Fridays and Sunday afternoons.

Classes of service

There is a choice of three classes onboard former Thalys trains: Standard, Comfort and Premium.

Thalys Premium Class

Premium Class on comes with extra-large, ergonomic seats and lots of luggage space. There are three seats across the aisle rather than four. Premium Class offers complimentary newspapers in several languages and ultra-fast free wifi. For all but the shortest journeys, a meal or snack with free drinks is included in the price of your ticket. Breakfast, lunch, and early evening journeys come with a three-course spread in Premium Class. Further amenities provided in Premium Class are enhanced access to station lounges and the possibility of booking a taxi to meet you at your destination.

Thalys Comfort Class

Seats in Comfort Class are located in the Premium Class carriage and you get all the space and style of Premium Class, just without the onboard service. There is free wifi and plenty of space for luggage, but without staff on hand to attend to your every need. If you want refreshments, you can walk down to the Eurostar Café to buy drinks and snacks.

Thalys Standard Class

Standard Class on Thalys offers comfortable seats with stylish modern decor, arranged in pairs across a central aisle. There are power sockets and free access to wifi. There is ample luggage space, both at the end of each carriage and in the racks above your seat. There’s no at-seat service but you can walk to the Eurostar Café to buy drinks and snacks.

Featured journeys

• Bruxelas to Paris from 18,00 US$
• Amsterdã to Bruxelas from 18,00 US$
• Bruxelas to Amsterdã from 18,50 US$
• Paris to Amsterdã from 38,50 US$
• Londres to Colônia from 83,00 US$
• Colônia to Paris from 38,50 US$
• Bruxelas to Berlim from 24,50 US$
• Bruxelas to Roterdã from 16,50 US$
• Londres to Berlim from 67,50 US$
• Paris to Roterdã from 39,00 US$