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Price review: Sep 2026

Eurostar Continental Routes: Paris to Brussels and Amsterdam

Master the former Thalys red high-speed trains connecting France, Belgium, and the Netherlands at 300 km/h.

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Written by ETH Editorial Team
Published: Jul 23, 2026 • Fact-checked by ETH Editorial Team
• The Backbone of Northwest European Travel

The Backbone of Northwest European Travel

Following the merger of Thalys into Eurostar, the iconic crimson high-speed trains operate the premier corridor linking Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.

  • Paris to Brussels: 1 hour 22 minutes (From €29).
  • Brussels to Amsterdam: 1 hour 53 minutes (From €29).
  • Paris to Amsterdam: 3 hours 18 minutes (From €35).
  • Booking Window: Tickets go on sale up to 6 months in advance on eurostar.com.
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The ETH (Euro Travel Hacks) Editorial Team researches European travel costs, transport, accommodation, and trip-planning information using official sources and structured Euro Travel Hacks data. Changing prices and travel information are dated and reviewed against cited sources where practical.

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