Thalys First Class

If you’re after Thalys First Class tickets, look no further. As operators of modern, high-speed trains that connect France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, you can expect the best from Thalys, and they actually offer three different classes onboard their services – Standard, Comfort, and Thalys Premium (aka First Class).

At Trainline, we’ll show you what exactly is on offer, from luxurious seats to complimentary meals and much more. Don’t be put off by the thought of paying more than you would in Standard either, as there are ways to find cheap First Class train tickets too! Read on for a complete guide to travelling First Class with Thalys.

First Class vs Second Class on Thalys trains

	Standard Class	Comfort Class	Thalys Premium
Luggage storage	✓	✓	✓
Power sockets	✓	✓	✓
Extra comfort seats	X	✓	✓
At-seat meals	X	X	✓
Faster WiFi	X	X	✓
Access to First Class lounges	X	X	✓

Find out more about First v Second Class on European trains.

At-seat dining is offered during breakfast, lunch, and dinner on any international journey over 50 minutes. You can enjoy a seasonal menu of local dishes designed by Belgian chef Frank Fol. If you’re travelling in between mealtimes fear not, you can help yourself to a hot or cold drink and snack from the onboard Café Gourmet bar.

Thalys have a number of First Class lounges in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands that you can relax in before and after your train journey with a Premium ticket. Use these modern, comfortable spaces for work, enjoying a hot drink or just chilling out, with TVs, WiFi and phone charges available in all.

Thalys First Class lounges can be found at the following stations:

Lounges owned by other operators you also get access to:

Thalys First Class seating plan

You’ll normally find one or two First Class carriages on Thalys trains, depending on the time of the week (more First Class/Premium seats are sometimes offered during the week).

The seats are more spaced out than in Standard Class, although they follow the same arrangement on either sitting at a table of four or two seats next to each other. The extra option in First Class are single seats with their own table, perfect for solo travellers who want their own space, or single seats facing each other, as an additional option for two people travelling together.

Paris to Amsterdam

Departs from	Paris Gare du Nord
Arrives into	Amsterdam Centraal
Fastest time	3h 20m
First Class lounge	Paris and Amsterdam

Find out more about travelling from Paris to Amsterdam by train.

Amsterdam to Paris

Departs from	Amsterdam Centraal
Arrives into	Paris Gare du Nord
Fastest time	3h 28m
First Class lounge	Amsterdam and Paris

Find out more about taking the train from Amsterdam to Paris.

Brussels to Cologne

Departs from	Brussels Nord
Arrives into	Cologne Hbf
Fastest time	1h 52m
First Class lounge	Brussels and Cologne

Learn more about travelling by train from Brussels to Cologne.

Buy in advance

Thalys tickets (and train tickets in Europe in general) are usually at their cheapest price when they first go on sale, normally around three to six months before the date of travel.

Travel Off-Peak

Train tickets tend to be more expensive during rush hour (mornings and early evenings Monday to Friday). If you can, be sure to look for tickets outside of these times to see if you can snap up a lower price.

Look out for train deals

There’s a wide range of train deals and discounts in Europe that can help you save money on your journey. Deals can vary based on the country and train company, but if you’re travelling with children, in a group, or fall into a certain age category, you can benefit from discounted ticket prices.

What is included in Thalys First Class?

As well as more spacious and comfortable seating, Premium tickets on Thalys trains include lounge access at the station (where available) and complimentary food and drinks during your journey.

Are food and drinks included when you travel First Class with Thalys?

Yes. All passengers travelling Premium with Thalys will get complimentary food and drinks served to their seats, or from the bar, depending on the length of their journey.

Do I get access to Thalys’ First Class lounge?

You can use Thalys’ First Class lounge if you hold a valid Premium train ticket and there’s a lounge available at either your departure or arrival station.

So, now you know all about what Thalys’ First Class option – Premium – has to offer, whether you’re ready to book, or want to find out more about train travel in Europe, we’re here to help.

Start a search for tickets in our Journey Planner at the top of the page or check out some of our guides to travelling with Thalys, where they can take you, and train travel around Europe in general.