When to book Amsterdam --> Paris train?

[mdgirl]

I think on the Thalys train the fares increase as you get closer to the travel date, so the earlier the better.

[chicago]

Jul 27, 2012 11:40:38 GMT -5 mdgirl said:

I think on the Thalys train the fares increase as you get closer to the travel date, so the earlier the better.

This.

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ASAP

[chicago]

For European train travel, I always book the most basic seat. It's going to the same place at the same speed, and the difference in seats, comfort, amenities is negligible IMO.

[mdgirl]

I assume that's what we did, and it was fine. The Thalys trains are really nice in general and all seats were reserved.

[hz80408]

Ditto; asap and we did the cheapest tickets and had no issues with our seats

It's a really easy trip! Enjoy!

[hz80408]

You can book directly through Thayls, but you may also want to look at RailEurope. If you put your tickets in your cart, but don't purchase them, within a matter of 5 days, you should get a "you forgot something email" with $25 off promo code.

Price compare btwn direct site and RailEurope with the $25 off to see what's cheaper.

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Jul 27, 2012 12:10:33 GMT -5 v said:

Thanks -- we will look into booking ASAP

Comfort 2 (which I think is the lowest level of seats) is fine, right?

Yes, it's perfectly comfortable.

We went from Paris to Brugges (also on Thalys) and I ordered our tix through the Eurostar website b/c it worked out to be cheaper than through the Thalys site. So you might want to search around a bit before you order.