We have rail passes and will be going from Amsterdam to Brussels. Taking the Thalys train saves over an hour but costs a reservation fee. Does anyone know what the reservation fee is from Amsterdam to Brussels? Thanks.
Posted by
Green Bay
23086 posts
I believe it is 40 euro 2nd cl, 55 euro 1st cl. The ends up being a 50% discount from the regular semi-flex ticket prices.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16900 posts
The pass holder price list used to be relatively easy to find on the Thalys web site, but doesn't seem so now. Anyway, they refer you to Rail Europe for online bookings, which cost $19 per person in 2nd class or $31 in 1st for Amsterdam-Brussels.
FYI, Thalys reservations for Amsterdam to Paris are $31 or $43 or from Brussels to Paris are $25 and $37. While still higher than some trains, these rates are all cheaper than they used to be (and not just due to exchange rates).
Posted by
San Leandro, CA, USA
518 posts
We took the Thalys to/from Amsterdam/Brussels back in 2012 and found it to be very comfortable and well worth the $.
Posted by
TX
515 posts
The Thalys train is great, but keep an eye on your luggage. We had a piece stolen from the rack at the rear of the car we were on. Learned a good lesson.