Train from Amsterdam to Paris
Feb 13th, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Yes - cheapest is Smilys fare - only sold in round trips but hard to book so act quick - can book up to 90 days in advance. Compare with US prices if in US (call BETS 800-441-2387), a RailEurope agent who are Thalys experts and also sell the Smilys fare (could be more or less than online thru www.thalys.com or www.sncf.com sites.
Feb 13th, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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francophile03:
Whilst RailEurope is often more expensive on thalys than the thalys or sncf sites, not always. For example last summer they had a 50% off Thalys sale that was then, at that time, cheaper than either SNCF or Thalys sites. Pays to check all three in my experience and compare handling fees and ease of getting the ticket. But you're right in general those european sites would be better usually...but not always.
Whilst RailEurope is often more expensive on thalys than the thalys or sncf sites, not always. For example last summer they had a 50% off Thalys sale that was then, at that time, cheaper than either SNCF or Thalys sites. Pays to check all three in my experience and compare handling fees and ease of getting the ticket. But you're right in general those european sites would be better usually...but not always.
Feb 13th, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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I am on the sncf.com site and am having good luck with the reservation, however, I am confused about which country to use? I read somewhere to just put France -- is this what I should do? Will I get an email similar to an e-ticket for airfare? Thanks again to all.
