I fly into Frankfurt and was planning to take a train to Brussels, Amsterdam, and Paris. Is there a rail company I should go with and should I buy a rail pass? Also, do I need to book in advance?
I don't find the rail websites all that helpful although it could be user error!! Any help on this topic would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Reply to this > I fly into Frankfurt and was planning to take a train to Brussels, Amsterdam, and Paris
That's backtracking. Make the route Frankfurt - Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris.
> and should I buy a rail pass?
No. The Thalys trains require hefty surcharges for rail pass holders.
> Also, do I need to book in advance?
If you want cheap tickets: yes. The trains to/from Paris require also compulsory seat reservation.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Amsterdam
DB timetable
http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en
From: FRA
From: Frankfurt
To: Amsterdam
Amsterdam - Brussels (Bruxelles Midi)
a) Thalys
http://www.thalys.com
b) Beneluxtrein IC
Hourly trains a bit slower than the Thalys. Here you can buy tickets on spot. Seat reservation not compulsory.
Brussels - Paris Nord
http://www.thalys.com
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