What is CLUB 2 Thalys seating?

“Club-4” and “Club-2” are the names for table seating in Comfort 1 (first-class) cars. Normal seat pairs are called “Duo” seats. These women share a table in Comfort 2, or second class. The Gare du Nord in Paris has a Thalys information booth right next to the platforms.

How far in advance can you book Thalys trains?

3 months
Thalys tickets are released 3 months in advance. Thalys operates trains between France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. If there is are any track works scheduled or there are timetable changes, then the booking horizon may be affected. This is quite rare though.

How do I reserve seats on Thalys?

You can reserve your seat on the Thalys in the following ways:

1. Through the Reservation Service.
2. Through the Rail Planner App.
3. Through the website of the Dutch Railways (NS)
4. Through the website of the Belgian Railways (SNCB)

Are Thalys tickets refundable?

The cancellation of your ticket is possible depending on the aftersales conditions of your fare. Your ticket can be cancelled online, by phone or at the station. For any purchase made outside the Thalys.com website, the refund must be processed through the initial purchase channel.

What is Kiosk seating on Thalys?

‘Besides’ (sometimes shown as ‘dual side by side’ or ‘duo’) means two seats side by side, facing the seat back of the seats ahead. Kiosk/lounge I think means the special area at the extreme ends of the train, don’t go for these, as the seats face inwards, and small windows mean a limited view out.

Can you choose your seat on Thalys?

Thalys 3 classes explained… You will choose your class when buying your ticket. Standard. 2nd class seating, access to cafe-bar car, free WiFi, power socket at seat. Standard fares = changes to your booking can be made for a fee, 50% refundable.

What is the difference between Eurostar and Thalys?

Eurostar is a majority (55%)-French owned firm (SNCF, the state rail operator) but headquartered in London, while Thalys is a Franco-Belgian high-speed train operator which is 60% owned by SNCF and 40% by SNCB (Belgium). In combination they run 112 trains daily and carry more than 18.5 million passengers per year.

What is 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.

What if I miss my Thalys train?

You do have to travel on the day on which your ticket is valid and via the route and border crossing shown on the ticket. Do you have a ticket for Thalys, TGV or Eurostar? These tickets are valid only for the booked train, date and class. You will have to exchange the ticket if you want to travel at a different time.

How much does Thalys cost?

Reservation fees

Can I take an earlier Thalys train?

Thalys Frequent Pass – exchanges are unlimited for the 50% discount fare up to 7 days before departure (thereafter your ticket can be exchanged up until departure on payment of the difference between the price of the reference fare and the price of fare relating to the exchange).

Do Thalys trains have toilets?

Re: Does the TGV and/or Thalys trains have toilets on board? Yes. There are toilets on the train.