(Last Update: 01.04.2024) Always Paris, always Paris, how far? Let's go a little farther away, shall we? 🙂 The purpose of this article is to travel from Paris to Brussels and therefore How to get to Amsterdam by high speed train, what is the Eurostar High Speed Train?, to share with you what I know about this subject.
Brüksel ve Amsterdam beside Rotterdam, Antwerp, Düsseldorf, Cologne ve LilleIt is also possible to go to , by Eurostar High Speed Train, but I have not tried them until now. Moreover Bruges You can also go to places like Thalys train, but you have to go by transfer, not in one trip.
France is a very developed country in terms of rail transportation. All major cities are connected to each other by train rails, and most of them by high-speed train lines. In general, this high-speed train system TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) Yani High speed train It is said. TGV is “tejeveIt's pronounced as "... The company of this train running between Paris and Amsterdam has been Thalys for years. but it was mentioned as As of October 2023. They merged with Eurostar, the high-speed train company operating between Paris and London, and now the name Thalys is deleted and the common name of both companies is Eurostar oldu… Both trains are in Paris Gare du NordIt departs from . Therefore, since the Paris-London Eurostar journey is a different experience, I discussed that subject in a separate article. The old Thalys text will continue to appear in this article as the new Eurostar. The photos are from before October 2023, because I haven't traveled on the trains with the new logo yet..
Buy your online train ticket a few weeks in advance, from the Eurostar official website, which you will see at the end of the article, or TCDD of France one SNCF from official website provided that you get Minimum for Brussels 29€, Amsterdam minimum for 35€You can find tickets to By Eurostar high speed train Gare du NordIt is possible to go to Brussels in approximately 1 hour 22 minutes and to Amsterdam in 3 hours 17 minutes. train on the road Antwerp (Antwerp) and RotterdamIt also stops at , so you can buy tickets for these cities as well. By transferring in the same way Bruges You can also buy tickets for places like: Of course, these are the cheapest prices, and they can naturally be higher depending on the period. Still a one way ticket to Amsterdam 75€if below calculated I think we can say. However, there may be a problem like this: The system may not accept some Turkish credit cards. On what basis does he accept it, on what grounds does he not accept it? Believe me, I don't know either.
When you buy your tickets online, you can buy them yourself You can print out the barcoded ticket and bring it with you, or if you wish, you can have the barcode sent to your smartphone.. Sometimes it can be difficult to open the barcode via e-mail from your mobile phone when there is no line connection. That's why I think printing on paper is a more accurate solution for you. I think I have seen ID checks once or twice during ticket checks, but do not forget to keep your passport in an easy place; Apart from that, no one asks for ID during the journey. Generally You just need to be at the platform half an hour before departure time.; Of course, if you don't have a lot of cargo... When you buy your ticket, it is already stated on your ticket which carriage you will be in and which row you will be in.
There are two types of tickets: 1st and 2nd class. 1st class wagons have three seats in each row, and 2nd class wagons have 4 seats in each row. There used to be free Wi-Fi only in 1st class carriages, but now You can also use the internet for free in second grade.. Of course, for this, you need to fill out the form on the page that opens after getting on the train and selecting the network. Sometimes the internet speed is fast, sometimes it is very slow, sometimes it does not work at all, but I think it will do the job somehow.
Trains usually leave on time. If the ticket says 10:17, it's 10:17, if it says 21:43, it's 21:43... A whistle blows, the doors close and whoops, our train journey begins. In the past, you could get on the train without going through any security checks, but recently you have to pass through a security gate that opens half an hour before the train departs. If you have a backpack, you can get in the fast moving queue next door, but if you have a suitcase You may need to pass your luggage through an x-ray machine. What I said applies to Paris, AmsterdamThere is no control - for now - in…
In my opinion, 2nd class wagons are as comfortable as 1st class wagons. Wide velvet seats, power sockets for each seat, large windows provide the comfort necessary for a peaceful journey. Already in the wagon talking car car someone or constantly a crying child or in zen mode You are making your trip. My favorite thing to do during train journeys is to first watch the view and then read a book...
Of course, one of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling by train is eating in the dining car, but unfortunately the high-speed train Thalys may disappoint you in this regard. Yes, there is a separate carriage for meals, it is a very cute place, but definitely do not think of it as a restaurant. This is more of a buffet where you can grab a quick snack. There isn't much in the buffet car other than small snacks and simple drinks. Again snack at the buffet car It is nice to get up and go to this special wagon to satisfy your feelings.
All staff on the train speak French, English and Dutch. In fact, announcements are always made in these three languages. The attendant at the buffet automatically starts responding according to the language you speak...
It's nice to eat and drink in the dining car, but it seems like they couldn't adjust the windows of this place well. To comfortably look out the window, you have to be either too short or too tall. Because - for some reason - the frame of the train window passes right in the middle of the line of sight :)
Also, they didn't reserve a place to sit, just one or two stools; Most of the time you have to snack and go while standing. It's enjoyable when things are calm, but sometimes this wagon gets crowded, so I can't say it's that enjoyable. Still, eating and drinking something while watching the lush green landscape on a speeding train can be a pleasant memory.
You arrive in Brussels in exactly 1 hour and 17 minutes.. Those who get on and off, those who get on get on... If you are going to continue on your way, just for fun If you try to get off the train, do not forget to take your ticket with you because the ticket is checked when you get back on the train.. No, I once got off the train thinking, "I'd better set foot in Brussels while I'm at it." Then I saw that there was a ticket check for passengers boarding from Brussels; Naturally, they asked me for a ticket. Luckily I had my mobile phone with me and my ticket was in my mobile phone :)
The train departs again after a short while, without lingering too long at the station. After stopping in Antwerp (or Antwerp) and Rotterdam respectively Amsterdam Schiphol (skipol) AirportIt reaches . After stopping there for a short time, the high-speed train Eurostar, 3 hours and 17 minutes after taking off from Paris, the so-called Amsterdam Centraal Amsterdam Arriving at the central stationr.
So far, I have traveled to Brussels and Amsterdam on the high-speed Eurostar train many times; I usually have no problems but only twice, both times AmsterdamHe was seriously delayed while returning to Paris from . Well There is always a possibility of delay, but generally the train is on time. we can say. But if you happen to be delayed by accident, please do not complain to me by saying "I thought it wasn't delayed", but report your complaint to Eurostar :)
A beautiful city awaits you when you arrive in Amsterdam. As someone who has been to Amsterdam many times and loves it very much (a little beyond my limits), I would like to sit down and have a look. Mini Amsterdam Guide I also prepared it for you. Actually, I would love to write a complete Amsterdam Guide, but for that I have to live there; one for this sponsor Of course it is necessary 😉 Because when you prepare a guide while living in a city rather than watching it from afar, you gain a better understanding of the subject; Just traveling and seeing is not enough. If that were the case, I would have already started writing a guide about all the cities I have visited abroad so far. Still better than nothing, for now Mini Amsterdam Guide Let's settle for; What does unknown time reveal?
AmsterdamThose who don't know about, take the train from Paris AmsterdamThe only suggestion I can make for those who will go to Amsterdam for the first time is to leave Amsterdam Central station and head straight to the canals opposite, and walk around without getting lazy and circumambulate all the canals in the center one by one. That city cannot be discovered otherwise; Each channel is a separate paradise anyway. If it's not a dark winter, I'm sure you'll generally have a great time, but if you come across a really cold period, you may freeze to death :)
As an old Amsterdam lover He made the mistake of going to Amsterdam one winter.Since I couldn't walk on the street for more than half an hour, I was in danger of falling into a coffee coma because I took refuge in a cafe and drank coffee every half hour. At the end of that trip, our love for Amsterdam decreased to the level of love :)
If you have come to Paris for at least a week, or if your trip to Paris will be your only visit to Europe in the medium or long term, you can take a Eurostar train for a day trip, or better yet, at least one night, in order to enrich your trip and see one more country. AmsterdamI can recommend you to go to. Maybe it would be interesting to see Brussels, but after seeing Paris, Brussels will seem very small to you.
Though Amsterdam It is also a -relatively- small city, but because it is in a completely different class Amsterdam It is one of the must-see cities. Maybe when you buy your flight ticket, you can arrive or depart in Paris and make your other flight destination Amsterdam. Then the Eurostar high-speed train will be much more meaningful to you.
But if you are going on a very short trip to Paris, you can also add Amsterdam I say don't squeeze it. Then these trips are not sightseeing.did I see? did I see?” tours and you may not enjoy it that much and you may mix up your experiences in cities. Still, the choice is yours.
In Conclusion Paris and Brussels Amsterdam The means of transportation I will prefer is always Eurostar trains, not planes.. Although the distance between the two cities is around an hour by plane, the flight may not be that attractive due to time-consuming procedures such as going to and from the airport, security checks, check-in and baggage delivery. But the train is extremely fast, in the heart of the city, easy to reach and safe...
Speaking of security, I would like to warn about something: In November 2019, as I was about to return from a trip to Brussels on the Eurostar (Old Thalys) train, My mobile phone was stolen in front of Brussels Midi Train Station; More precisely, I was snatched. I had the phone in my hand and Instagram I was broadcasting live on; A cyclist, whom I didn't realize was coming from behind, snatched my phone and hundreds of viewers witnessed this moment... Aside from the phone being gone, My train ticket was on my mobile phone because it was a mobile ticket. and there was half an hour before my train back to Paris left. In this case, do you go to the police station, go to the information desk and try to get the train ticket urgently? There is a lot of running around 😉 Be careful, be careful in front of Brussels Midi Train station...
This is all I can say about the Eurostar high-speed train for now. I think I have been able to give a tidy answer to the questions I have received about Eurostar so far. If there are any points that I missed, that are missing, or that you think need to be corrected, and also I would appreciate it if you would share your positive or negative experiences with Eurostar in the comments.
Let's buy our tickets :)
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…
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49 Comments
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
Was there a luggage limit? Can we ride with big suitcases? 🙂
Hello Ms. Tuğba,
You can find baggage limits at this link:
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en/info-services/travelling-with-luggage
Happy Days.
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
I plan to go to Bruges from Paris by Thalsy or another train. However, can you give me information about which station I will transfer from?
Thank you from now.
Hello Ms. Elif,
The system may give different routes depending on the date and time you choose, but in my opinion, the most ideal option is to transfer from Brussels Midi station.
Happy Days.
Mr Ahmet,
I would like to use my Evoucher tickets, which I purchased from Thalys, since I cannot use them. I would like to give the codes worth a total of 180 € to friends who can use them at an affordable price. Those who are interested can contact us via WhatsApp at 05398191927.
Thank you.
Hello, today I bought a Paris - Brussels high speed train ticket for May. Unfortunately, I chose the 06:01am train because it was cheap, but then I started to worry. We will be coming from outside Paris, and if nothing goes wrong, we plan to get to Gare de Garges Sarcelles at 05:10 in the morning and get off 16 minutes later. Do you think we can find our platform and make it in 30 minutes, unless something goes wrong? Do we have to be at the platform half an hour ago? We will have 2 small suitcases and 2 backpacks with us.
Hello,
Theoretically, it is enough to arrive at the station half an hour early, but you can also go ten minutes earlier; It will just be a little hectic. When it comes to Gare du Nord I believe you will find Thalys easily. My only concern is that there is a problem with the RER (strike, delay, etc.), other than that, I don't think you will experience any problems.
I wish you a happy holiday in advance.
Hello Mr. Ahmet, you really give very useful information. I want to go to Paris and Bennelux tour with my own means. Therefore, the cheaper I can make it, the better for me. As you know, I have two daughters who are 8 years old. That's why, after Paris, I want to go to Brussels in the morning and go to Amsterdam in the evening. So I didn't want to pay for a hotel in Brussels. But since the train is very fast, we eventually end up in a hotel. Is there a bus service from Brussels to Amsterdam? If so, where do we get there? Actually, my goal is to skip the hotel, spend the night traveling on the bus and land in Amsterdam in the morning. Is there such an option? Thank you in advance.
Hello,
First of all, thank you very much.
I think it's been 5-6 years since I've been to Brussels, so I'm not up to date. Just as you do research on the internet and find the information you want, I need to do the same research and find the answer to your question; I mean, it's not something I know specifically about, unfortunately, but there is definitely a bus.
You should also check the train times, but I think it should be possible to go from Paris to Brussels early in the morning, spend almost the whole day there, and continue to Amsterdam with another train in the evening. Brussels is already a small place; If you do not intend to visit museums, you can finish the center by walking during the day.
I wish you happy days.
Hello Mr. Ahmet, I am planning to go to Belgium / Leuven on May 24th with a friend of mine and his daughter, stay there and then go to Amsterdam and Paris. Can you draw a suitable route for us in this regard? We are planning to return on May 22. Thank you
Hello,
Of course, my area of expertise is Paris and its surroundings. Therefore, I do not know Belgium well enough to create a tour program. So far I have only seen Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Gand in Belgium. Brussels is an ordinary but beautiful European capital, while the other places I mentioned are dreamy small towns. Actually, I want to do this tour once again this summer and create a tour route article for the blog, but unfortunately it is very difficult for me to give you up-to-date information since the last time I went was a few years ago.
I wish you happy days.
Thank you, have a happy day
Hello Mr. Ahmet, I bought a ticket from the high-speed train called TGV to go from Paris to Strasbourg in May. I would be glad if you could answer me if they take the baby stroller and our suitcases directly to the train or is there any baggage delivery process.
Hello Mr. Mete,
Baby strollers will be allowed on the train provided that they are folded.
As for luggage, there is no delivery process, you generally leave your large luggage in the compartments at the beginning of the wagons. There is no weight restriction, but you can think of it as one or two suitcases per person. I don't know the total baggage restriction exactly, it may vary depending on the destination; Restrictions must be stated on your ticket.
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Hello Mr. Ahmet. I will be going to Amsterdam from Charles de Gaulle Airport via RER rail systems from Gare du Nord on October 19th. By the way, my English is not very good. Is it easy to find RER after landing at the airport and do I need to buy a ticket to go to Gare du Nord? Do I need to confirm my ticket anywhere in order to go to Amsterdam from Gare du Nord (I bought it online for 121 euros, by the way)? Thank you in advance for your interest and interest.
Hello,
Reaching RER-B from CDG airport is very easy by following the signs, you can read the article at the following link: https://www.pariste.net/pariste-ulasim-6-charles-de-gaulle-havaalani-paris-sehir-merkezi-transferi/
Of course, you need to buy a ticket for the RER train, the details for this are in the article at this link: https://www.pariste.net/pariste-ulasim-2-rer/
If you have purchased your Thalys train ticket and received it via e-mail, simply print out your barcoded ticket and keep it with you along with your passport.
Happy days and happy holidays in advance.
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
Thank you for your sharing. I wanted to ask you something. When I buy a ticket from Thalys, it makes you choose the country and language at the first entrance. I am confused because I will be buying from two different countries. For example, I will go from France to Brussels. 2 days later, from Brussels to Amsterdam. I don't understand why you choose the country because I choose France. Continuing, when I buy a ticket from Brussels to Amsterdam, there is a 9 euro difference. What do you think should I do? Does it matter which country we choose? We are not citizens of that country anyway. I will buy a ticket in 2 days. Thank you in advance for your answer.
Hello Ms. Filiz,
Choosing the country is important not only for the language but also if you want your ticket to your address. So my guess is that neither of these issues are important to you, so you can choose the country you want. The only important thing is that you must buy a mobile ticket or e-ticket, that is, your ticket will be sent to your mobile phone by message or by e-mail to your e-mail address. As long as you print out the incoming e-mail with the barcode and keep it with you, there will be no problem.
Happy Days
Oh of course, if you buy your ticket by clicking the links above, the price will not change for you, but you will be supporting me 😉 Thank you.
Hello Mr Ahmed,
Your article answered many of my questions, thank you. By the way, I also bought a ticket from Paris to Amsterdam for the end of June, but I think I missed choosing the mr, mrs section. I am addressed as mr in the confirmation e-mail I received :) Even though I did not see the male/female distinction on the ticket, I felt bad as I got on the train :) Will they cause any problems regarding this issue?
I am also planning to stay in Paris for 4 days and in Amsterdam for 3,5 days. Do you think it would be too cramped, what do you think?
Hello,
First of all, thank you very much for your nice comment.
I don't think the Mr Ms issue will be a problem, most of the time they don't even check IDs, but of course they can, but don't worry, this issue won't be a problem.
I've been living in Paris for five years and I haven't finished Paris yet, so even if you stay in Paris for 4 days or 40 days, it won't be enough :) Still, I'm sure you can visit beautiful places in 4 days.
Don't worry, 3,5 days is enough for Amsterdam.
Have a nice holiday in advance.
Thanks 🙂
Love…
Hello Mr. Ahmet. We are planning to stay in Paris for 3 nights as part of the Benelux tour. Do you have a recommendation for a reliable and suitable hotel in a central location?
Also, while passing from Paris to Amsterdam, we are wondering if we should do Brussels for 5-6 hours, what do you think?
Hello, the most suitable area for you would be Gare du Nord. For my hotel recommendations, see Where to Stay in Paris. I would like you to look at my article. I hope you can find one that suits you: https://www.pariste.net/2014/09/pariste-nerede-kalnr-otel-secerken.html
It is quite possible to visit the center of Brussels on foot in 5-6 hours. If your total holiday time is available, of course, I recommend you to see Brussels while you are here, but after seeing Paris, Brussels will seem like a cute village :)
Have a nice holiday in advance.
Hello Mr. Ahmet :)
We are thinking of going to Bruges for a day from Paris. I don't think there is a direct train on Thalys' website, but there seem to be direct trains on different sites on Google. ( http://www.goeuro.com/travel-search2/results/371503431/train ) Do you know or have heard of a direct train from Paris to Bruges? Thank you very much in advance :)
Hello,
In my opinion, it does not make sense to go to Bruges for a day by train from Paris, because as you can see, there is no direct train, there are transfers. After all, it is not impossible, but I think it would be a waste of time during the day.
The choice is yours…
We are planning to do a Benelux tour at the end of January. Do you think the weather conditions are suitable? Which dates are suitable?
I have seen all four seasons of Amsterdam, each of them has its own beauty, but for those who will go for the first time with the Benlux tour, the most beautiful seasons are of course spring, summer and autumn. Personally, I think it will be enjoyable during Christmas time in winter. The end of January can also be beautiful, but you have to accept from the beginning that it will be cold. As I said, each season has its own advantages and disadvantages.
On this subject, "When to go to Paris?" I suggest you take a look at my article. This article contains information about the possibilities according to seasons: https://www.pariste.net/2014/07/parise-ne-zaman-gidilir-parise-gitmek.html
Happy Days.
Hello Mr. Ahmet, thank you very much for the information, you have incredible shares.
I also want to go to Bruges, but Thalysle ticket prices have skyrocketed. Do you have any other suggestions? If we go by bus, is there only one bus terminal in Paris and is it gallieni?
Hello,
As far as I know, there are at least four terminals in Paris: one in Gallieni, one in Port Maillot, one in Bercy and one in La Défense. There are many bus companies, each with different departure points.
I've never traveled by bus in France, so it wouldn't be right for me to recommend any of them, but I guess they're all more or less the same.
Thank you for your interest.
Happy Days.
Hello,
After our 3-day Paris trip, we will go to Brussels and then Amsterdam with Thalys. We are thinking of purchasing a ticket from onlytrain.com to go from Brussels to Bruges. Do you know if this site is safe?
Hello, I thought I answered your question, but I think there is a problem; I'm sorry. Well, let me answer even if it is late: I do not prefer to shop on such sites. I always prefer to buy from official sites. This is my personal opinion of course, the choice is always yours.
I'M TRYING TO BUY A TICKET BUT I'M HAVING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROBLEM AND I CAN'T ENTER THE PHONE CODE +90 CAN YOU HELP?
Normally, you need to follow the instructions and enter the phone number according to the example, but since I am on holiday in Andalusia right now, I do not have the chance to check it from the computer and help. I'm trying to respond from my mobile right now; I hope you can handle it.
Mr. Ahmet, I received a document from Thalys in my email account for the ticket I bought online. However, I do not know how to print the ticket from the printer. Should I buy it from the train station? We will go from Paris to Cologne on May 28. Can I get it in advance? Is it 1 day before the flight, as in the case of the flight? Can you help me?
Hello Mr. Tahir,
It is difficult for me to comment on this issue since I do not know which ticket type you chose online. If you send the incoming PDF ticket directly to the printer, you will most likely have your ticket. For some types of tickets - as I tried to point out in the article - you have the attendants scan them directly from your mobile phone while getting on the train. Of course, this requires an internet connection or you should take a screenshot. However, to avoid such situations, it is best to print the ticket…
As for Cologne, I recommend you buy your ticket now if the date is certain. Yes, you can think of it like a plane. If there are seats left, you can buy tickets at the last minute, but this time I think the price will be too high. The choice is yours…
Since there are so many different ticket types and usage methods, it is very difficult for me to comment without seeing it. If you have a ticket, it must have a barcode or a square barcode with tiny square shapes on it. If these are not available, I don't know if you just made a reservation. If you have purchased the ticket, you can get a printed ticket from the station when you arrive. Depending on your ticket type, you may be able to obtain a ticket free of charge from vending machines or from the box office (perhaps by paying a filing fee). As I said, you need to carefully read the information on the file you receive by e-mail. Therefore, if you wish, I can try to help you if you send me a copy of your ticket by e-mail, erasing it so that your personal information cannot be read.
Thank you very much Mr. Ahmet. I bought the ticket for 35 euros a long time ago. In your article, you mentioned the printout with a barcode. The one I received does not have a barcode. My name and my wife's name are written on the seat number and the price I paid. I couldn't understand if it was a ticket. Is there anyone at the station who can issue us a ticket if it is not the ticket in my hand? .
Mr. Ahmet, with 1 month and 8 days left, I bought a Paris-Amsterdam 4nd class ticket for 2 people for 236 Euros. For your information
I wish you a safe trip and pleasant holidays... Thank you very much...
I totally agree about going to Amsterdam in winter and choosing to freeze to death :) http://www.sevdayollarda.com
Fortunately, during my last visit (March 5-7, 2016), Amsterdam was merciful to us and showed its sunny face :)
I bought the Paris Amsterdam train ticket on 10 MARCH, right after it went on sale, on 24 December, for 35 Euros, and there is complete accuracy in the Amsterdam ticket. Also, when I looked 20 days ago, the tickets were 69 Euros. When I looked just now, there were no tickets. (Of course, I'm talking about the 2nd Class) Easy. come on
By the way, on my last visit (March 5-7, 2016), I caught a roundtrip ticket for 52€, but normally the cheapest ticket would be 70€ :) Still, I think a roundtrip max of 100-120€ is reasonable…
We bought our tickets for 22 euros in June. Of course, since the trip was three months ago. Children's tickets are discounted. Our daughter's ticket cost 15 euros. Thanks for the useful information you provided.
I didn't mention that it was from Brussels :)
I thought the cheapest ticket from Brussels was 29€, but 22€ was better. Thank you for the information.
Hello, we will go from Cyprus to Amsterdam on April 5, is it possible to go to Disneyland by train from there? Do you have any recommendations?
Hello. If you are asking about transportation by train, you should first reach Paris Gare du Nord station from Amsterdam by this train. Then you should take the RER-B to Châtelet Les Halles station, from there transfer to RER-A and reach Disneyland. You can find information about RER at this link: https://www.pariste.net/pariste-ulasim-2-rer/