How to get cheaper Thalys tickets?


How to get cheaper Thalys tickets? Book a Thalys train ticket Shrewd travellers take note: to access low prices on SNCF Connect and pay less for Thalys train tickets, book your journey more than four months before departure. Thalys fares adapted to suit you!


Is it cheaper to buy on Trainline or station?

Trainline rely entirely on making sales to people who fall for their adverts. On the contrary, whether you are buying in advance or on the day (which may be more expensive), it is always cheaper to use the actual operators' websites or book at a station.


Is it OK to buy tickets from Trainline?

Yes, Trainline is legitimate. Their app and website connect directly to rail and coach carriers' ticketing platforms so every ticket you buy through Trainline is valid for travel.


Are train tickets cheaper if you book them in advance?

The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.


Are Thalys trains fast?

The max. Thalys train speed is 300 kph (186 mph).


What is the most luxurious train from London to Paris?

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Do they check tickets on Thalys?

Two inspections are carried out for each passenger. The first inspection is performed when boarding the train by the platform staff. The Train Manager then ensures, once on board, that you indeed have a valid ticket for the train boarded.


Is Thalys better than Eurostar?

What's the difference between Eurostar and Thalys? There is no difference - Eurostar and Thalys are now one under the Eurostar name. Our high-speed trains link the UK to France, Belgium and the Netherlands via the Channel Tunnel. And we also run high-speed trains connecting Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.


Does Thalys sell out?

Pass holder seats on Thalys are limited. They sell out before the train is full.


Can I bring my own food on Thalys?

Bring your own food and wine on board and have a picnic on the train. The departure boards will not show which platform (quai) will be used until about 20 minutes before departure, so there is not much point in being there earlier. Seats are allocated when you buy the tickets.


Is it cheaper to pre book train tickets or buy on the day?

Advance purchase tickets are cheaper rail fares which are sold prior to the day of travel, and, in some cases on the day of departure.


What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Paris?

Some will say mid-week flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the cheapest. Others will tell you to take a red-eye all night flight to save the most.


Why are UK trains so expensive?

The reasons for this are varied: from the privatisation of the rail industry to the rising cost of infrastructure. The UK does not have fixed rates like other European countries such as France, which can result in flight tickets being cheaper than a regional train journey in the UK.


Is it cheaper to buy train tickets last minute?

Yes, it is often cheaper to buy train tickets online. In fact, Saver Fares—the most discounted Amtrak fares—almost always require that you purchase in advance, which is easiest to do online. In general, prices fluctuate based on availability and demand, but tend to spike as you get closer to your departure date.