I feel like I am missing something... In the RS book it says you can get from Paris to Amsterdam in 3.5 hrs, however the Bahn schedules show the fastest I can get there is a little over 5 hours.
Thanks in advance for clearing up my confusion.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5850 posts
Are you looking for a trip that departs more than 3 months from now? I don't think you can buy more than 90 days out (but not sure about this). Try looking at a date in the next month. The Thalys train does run in about that time.
Posted by
San Diego, CA
638 posts
This would be the Thalys high speed train that leaves from Paris Nord station. Here is a link to their website for your perusal. I took it back in 2005,, great way to travel. BTW, since you didn't give a specific date I just picked some for you to get an idea on the time schedule. http://www.thalys.com/fr/en/timetables/Paris/Amsterdam
Posted by
OP
Canton, USA
51 posts
Thanks! That helps greatly. Am I able to use a rail pass for the Thalys?
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
If you have a pass that includes both France and the Benelux countries, you can buy a passholder fare ticket (not a simple seat reservation) on Thalys trains for €39.00. If you book a point-to-point ticket well in advance, you can get a Smoove fare as low as €35.00. The standard 2nd class fare is €130.00.