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Old Mar 2nd, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Please help with Thalys Train

I am a bit intimidated by the website since it partly in Dutch where you order. I am looking for a one way Amsterdam Centraal Station to Paris Nord. Smooze fare is what I think I want. I am traveling on May 23rd 2009. I am in the USA with only US credit cards. What is the best way for me to reserve and buy a ticket? I prefer morning, but not early early. Is it possible Smooze fares are already sold out or not available on all departures? Help will be greatly appreciated
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Old Mar 2nd, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Hi hpeabody-

The easiest website to do so, is www.tgv-europe.com

Make sure you choose Great Britain as the country of residence, which will keep the rest of transactions in English. For your date, I see SMOOVE fares available for 25-36 euros depending on time of departure.

Using www.tgv-europe.com and buying SMOOVE fare ticket, you have the option of print your ticket at home, hence you don't need to worry about where to pick up your ticket.
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Old Mar 2nd, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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YK, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. I went to the TVG-Europe website and was able to reserve my SMOOVE fare of 35 Euros, get a seat and print the ticket. I think that is a great deal It seemed like many screens to go through, but I managed to get through it.
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Old Mar 2nd, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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I'm glad it worked out. It looks like there weren't too many trains with SMOOVE fare left, so I'm glad you were able to get one. I think that's a fantastic deal, considering how much those tickets are at regular price. The print-at-home option is really handy for US visitors.
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Old Sep 18th, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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