Amsterdam to Paris train

Cheap Amsterdam - Paris Eurostar train tickets

Find the best price for your Amsterdam - Paris Eurostar (formerly Thalys) ticket

Thalys has changed its name and is now part of Eurostar. To get the best price for your Amsterdam – Paris journey, remember to book in advance. To help you plan, Eurostar tickets go on sale 6 to 8 months before the departure date. Don't hesitate to compare the different classes of tickets: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.

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Tickets and classes available on the Amsterdam - Paris Eurostar (Thalys) service

SNCF Connect offers three different classes for the Amsterdam - Paris Eurostar train: Eurostar Standard for cheaper tickets, equivalent to a TGV INOUI second class fare; Eurostar Plus for more space and comfort; and Eurostar Premier for the utmost comfort and extra services.

Eurostar Standard

The Eurostar Standard class offers low-cost fares to Paris from Amsterdam. Your Eurostar Standard ticket includes:

• Eurostar Standard seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
• 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Eurostar Standard tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the train's initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Standard tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Plus

The Eurostar Plus class offers a superior of level of comfort, so you settle back and relax throughout your journey from Amsterdam to Paris. Your Eurostar Plus ticket includes:

• A comfy, wider seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
• 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
• A warm welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Plus tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.

Eurostar Premier

If you want to take a train between Amsterdam and Paris that ensures maximum comfort and flexibility, go for Eurostar Premier class, which also comes with more services. Your Eurostar Premier ticket includes:

• A comfy, wider seat
• Individual electrical socket
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Onboard meals served at your seat throughout the day
• 3 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
• Guaranteed boarding on the day of travel
• Access to Eurostar lounges in Paris and Brussels, and NS International lounges - Regus Express lounges in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Schiphol
• Newspapers/magazines available via the app
• Personalised welcome when you reach the platform

Eurostar Premier tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge up to 1 hour after the departure time. If you exchange your ticket, any price difference between the old and new ticket will apply.

Eurostar child fares (formerly Thalys)

Children under the age of 4 can travel free of charge and without a ticket if they sit on your lap: they won't be guaranteed a seat. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 12 (on the departure date), you'll be pleased to know there's a flat children's fare.

Preparing for your Eurostar (formerly Thalys) journey

How much luggage can I take on board the Amsterdam - Paris Eurostar train?

With the Eurostar to Paris from Amsterdam, you can take up to 2 pieces of carry-on luggage per person (3 if you have a Eurostar Premier ticket) measuring a maximum of 75 x 53 x 30 cm, plus one piece of hand luggage. There's no weight restriction, but you must be able to carry and move your luggage yourself. Remember to label your luggage, and don't forget it when you arrive at your destination!

Taking a bike on the Amsterdam - Paris Eurostar

There are only a few bike storage spaces on Eurostar trains. For non-folding bikes, the wheels must be dismantled and the bike stored in a bag no larger than 135 x 85 x 30 cm if it's to be allowed on board. If you're travelling with a bike please arrive at the platform 30 minutes before the train's departure.
Folding bicycles are treated as normal luggage if they measure no more than 75 x 53 x 30cm.

Can I travel with my pet on the Amsterdam - Paris Eurostar train?

Do you own a pet? You can take it on your Eurostar train subject to the following conditions:

• Small pets weighing under 6 kg can travel free of charge in a pet carrier no bigger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm
• If your pet isn't travelling in a carrier you'll have to pay the €30 "Dog fare": please contact the train manager. Your pet must be placed on your lap, or kept on a lead at your feet and, for the safety of other passengers, wear a muzzle.

Discover the city of Paris

Welcome to the heart of the most beautiful city in the world! Located to the north of France, Paris has been the setting for numerous films, including Marcel Carné's classic "Les enfants du paradis". Don't forget to immortalise your time in this legendary city with plenty of Insta-worthy snaps at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. And then get some thrills with the spectacular climb up the 1,665 steps to the top of this iconic building.

Then, you can explore historic districts such as Île de la Cité. As you walk around the banks of the island, you'll see the façade of Notre-Dame-de-Paris Cathedral, one of the most visited landmarks in the country. While you're on the island, make sure you visit the flower and bird market. Set under romantic wrought-iron frames, this must-see market is well worth a detour!

Visiting Paris also means strolling along magnificent avenues, starting with the Champs-Élysées and its famous shops. If you want to treat yourself, why not pop into the shops and department stores that line these stunning boulevards? And when it's time for lunch, settle down at a table in a local restaurant and enjoy the culinary specialities that this gastronomic capital is famous for.

You can also time your trip to attend major sporting and cultural events held in the capital throughout the year. By booking your Amsterdam - Paris train tickets on SNCF Connect, you won't miss any important dates!