What is the difference between Thalys and TGV?
What’s the difference between Thalys and TGV? Basically there is no difference between TGV and Thalys, which is a joint effort of France, Brussels, Netherlands, and Germany to link respective countries through fast moving train service.
How far in advance can you book Thalys trains?
You may book your Thalys ticket up to 4 months before your departure date.
Where does the name Thalys come from?
Thalys is a name with a particularly French sound, but internationally easy to pronounce. It reminds of ‘talisman’, the French lily and the coast adjacent to the trajectory: Thalasse.
Does the Eurostar run every day?
Eurostar™ to Disneyland® Paris This direct service does not run between early Jan and mid Feb, however, during school holidays direct trains run either every day of the week or an additional service operates on Saturdays.
How long is the Thalys train from Paris to Amsterdam?
The average journey time by train between Paris and Amsterdam-Centraal is 4 hours and 48 minutes, with around 15 trains per day.
Are Eurostar and Eurotunnel the same company?
Eurostar and Eurotunnel are completely different companies but share use of the Channel Tunnel. To be specific, Eurotunnel is operated by Getlink, the company which owns and operates the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with France. Eurostar is a customer of Getlink and runs its passenger trains through the tunnel.
What does the name Thalys mean?
The Thalys needed its own name, because it was not going to be ‘just another’ train. Thalys is a name with a particularly French sound, but internationally easy to pronounce. It reminds of ‘talisman’, the French lily and the coast adjacent to the trajectory: Thalasse.
Is there a Thalys train from Brussels to Paris?
When you take a Thalys train from Brussels to Paris, you can rely on getting there fast, and travelling in comfort too. Sit back, relax, have some refreshment or just gaze at the countryside zipping by.
When do you have to be at Thalys station before departure?
Thalys passengers travelling from Paris Nord (Paris) need to be at the station 20 minutes before departure due to security measures.
Is there a bar on the Thalys train?
Thalys trains are sleek, stylish and spacious. The onboard bar on Thalys is open to all passengers, but geared more to Standard Class travellers who do not get the at-seat service provided in First Class. No great luxury, but a few bar tables where you can stand and enjoy a selection of hot snacks, sandwiches, desserts and coffee.
When do Thalys trains go to the ski resorts?
Between December and April, Thalys trains offer direct services on Saturdays from Brussels-Midi or Antwerp Central to the ski resorts of Chambéry, Albertville, Moutiers, Aime-la-Plagne, Landry and Bourg-St-Maurice. When travelling on Thalys trains, there is no check-in prior to boarding. All you need is your ticket to hand.