Thalys from Amsterdam to Cologne?
Jan 19th, 2003, 04:54 PM
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Hi<BR> The Thalys might not be the best way to go. You can check train schedules at http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Jan 19th, 2003, 07:50 PM
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Mary Fran - The Thalys is a pleasant way to travel - but not necessarily the best way to see the sites along the way. The smoking section in second class usually is very crowded on the weekend and might be hard to get a ticket on the spot.<BR><BR>BTW - stopping off in Amsterdam on the way???
Jan 20th, 2003, 12:54 AM
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I've taken the ICE in the opposite direction (Cologne to Utrecht) and it was faster and more direct than using the Thalys for that particular trip. However, overall, I think the Thalys is a nicer train, at least if you're traveling in first class. You get better service and a complimentary meal served at your seat. But it's not the right choice for that route.
Jan 20th, 2003, 01:00 PM
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<BR>Mary Fran,<BR><BR>Your last reply indicates that you may have misinterpreted the other replies. Nearly everyone has been saying that the Thalys does not go to Cologne but that the ICE does. <BR><BR>The ICE is not a "regular" train. When you see it parked in the Amsterdam station you want to get on that silver bullet and go! It is TGV class as is the Thalys, and has a paint job that says were're flying. <BR><BR>There are 5 ICE per day to Cologne from Amsterdam. The round trip 1st class fare is e135 and 2nd class is e90. <BR><BR>Thalys goes south to Paris from Amsterdam, though it doesn't achieve high speed until Brussels because the Dutch are still building the high speed tracks, slowly.<BR><BR>John Bermont
