Do I need to do the checkin in the Thalys?

I am going to use the Thalys from Paris to Brussels. Its the first time I use it and the whole booking process resembles a lot using an airplane, which leads me to questions.

Do you need to do some sort of (on-line) check in? What do you need to travel? printing the e-ticket is enough?

Best Answer

Printing the e-ticket is enough, it should already mention your seat number like any train ticket with a seat reservation. One difference with most other high-speed trains is that there will be a train attendant at each door, who will scan your ticket before you board the train. You probably need to show some photo ID as well, although they usually didn't look at it very carefully when I used the Thalys in the past.

Media reports also suggest that an airport-like bag inspection has been or will be introduced following the last terror attacks in Paris but I have not used the Thalys in the last couple of weeks so I cannot report on that yet.

Pictures about "Do I need to do the checkin in the Thalys?"

Do I need to do the checkin in the Thalys? - Free stock photo of adult, africa, boy

Do I need to do the checkin in the Thalys? - Free stock photo of adult, africa, battle

Do I need to do the checkin in the Thalys? - Free stock photo of adult, africa, calamity

What happens if you miss your Thalys train?

The time and the trains can be found on your ticket, in the line staring with VIA. These tickets cannot be exchanged or cancelled. If you miss your train, you will need to buy a new ticket.

How do I select my seat on Thalys?

When selecting your train, you can click on "Seating preference" and indicate the place or type of seat you'd like to get assigned to. It is not possible to change your seat after your booking has been completed.

Can you take luggage on Thalys?

- Up to 2 items of 75x53x30 cm max. You must be able to carry your luggage yourself. For more information, check our luggage policy.

Do you get food in Thalys?

Thalys offers complimentary food and drinks to passengers travelling in their first class called Comfort 1. However while a proper and rather decent three courses meal is served at lunch and dinner times only a rather uninspiring cold snack is served on train services at other times during the day.

REVIEW: MY UNFORTUNATE TRIP ON THE THALYS TRAIN

Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: RODNAE Productions, RODNAE Productions, RODNAE Productions, RODNAE Productions