At the end of last Thalys a new range of fares, for any rail passengers travelling on the high speed red trains from March 11 onwards.
Thalys, which links Belgium to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne and Rotterdam, now offers three different types of fares so passengers can choose from three levels of flexibility to suit their needs.
All Thalys tickets can be booked on Rail Europe’s website, where travellers will find useful tips and maps, as well as suggested routes and itineraries to help them plan their journeys in Europe.
The three different fares are known as Full Fare, Leisure Fare and Book Early.
Full Fares are for those passengers travelling in first class (known as Comfort 1 on the Thalys trains). This fare offers the maximum flexibility, for example, travellers can exchange tickets right up until the time of departure and can also take the train before, or the train after, the train they hold a ticket for. Full Fare prices are as follows:
Taking the Thalys between Paris and Brussels is from AUS$181, between Paris and Amsterdam the Full Fare is from AUS$281 and for the journey between Paris and Cologne the first price is AUS$ 243.
Leisure Fares are available in both first and second class (Comfort 1&2) and offer a good compromise on flexibility and services. Travellers who opt for the Leisure Fare will be able to surf the internet free of charge, from March 11th, even when travelling in second class.
Other benefits of this fare type are that tickets are exchangeable, once, up to three days before departure.
Travellers can book the Thalys Leisure fare on Rail Europe’s website and get some tips and ideas about their trip. First class Leisure Fare prices start from AUS$85 between Paris and Brussels.
Book Early fares are for all passengers taking a trip by Thalys in second class (Comfort 2). These tickets offer some of the lowest prices but are non exchangeable and non refundable. Book Early prices start from AUS$42 between Paris and Brussels.
Train passengers to Europe who are looking to travel on the high Thalys trains can find information and tickets online with Rail Europe and can book online to receive their print at home ticket, so they don’t have to queue at the station. See Rail Europe for more information.
Contact:
Charles Daumas
56 rue de londres
75008 Paris
Tél: 0158221515
Fax: 0158221520
accueil@raileurope.fr
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