help on train - ams to bru and brussels to Paris
#16
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Thanks Stut, we do want to visit the Anne Frank House.
Start checking the train on NS hispeed booking. Looking at this one... I see Transfer. Do we need to get out of train for connection ?
Route Platform Train
D 09:25 Amsterdam Centraal 15b
Full Fare 2nd class
ICD - 924
A 10:06 Rotterdam Centraal 3
Transfers(2) Information
D 10:08 Rotterdam Centraal 4
Full Fare 2nd class
IC - 1217
Roosendaal(Gr)Information
A 12:08 Bruxelles-Midi 20
Start checking the train on NS hispeed booking. Looking at this one... I see Transfer. Do we need to get out of train for connection ?
Route Platform Train
D 09:25 Amsterdam Centraal 15b
Full Fare 2nd class
ICD - 924
A 10:06 Rotterdam Centraal 3
Transfers(2) Information
D 10:08 Rotterdam Centraal 4
Full Fare 2nd class
IC - 1217
Roosendaal(Gr)Information
A 12:08 Bruxelles-Midi 20
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: AA, UA.
Posts: 281
Thank you ! I find this high speed train...I assume it is what I want.
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Departure on: Thursday 08/05/2014
Amsterdam Centraal departure Bruxelles-Midi
SummaryFaresItinerarySeat preference
2nd classSemi flexible 10:18 departIcon 08/05/2014 | Duration 01:50 | Direct connection departIcon 12:08
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Departure on: Thursday 08/05/2014
Amsterdam Centraal departure Bruxelles-Midi
SummaryFaresItinerarySeat preference
2nd classSemi flexible 10:18 departIcon 08/05/2014 | Duration 01:50 | Direct connection departIcon 12:08
#18
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Thank you ! I find this high speed train...I assume it is what I want.
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Departure on: Thursday 08/05/2014
Amsterdam Centraal departure Bruxelles-Midi
SummaryFaresItinerarySeat preference
2nd classSemi flexible 10:18 departIcon 08/05/2014 | Duration 01:50 | Direct connection departIcon 12:08
Train selection summary
Train selection
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Departure on: Thursday 08/05/2014
Amsterdam Centraal departure Bruxelles-Midi
SummaryFaresItinerarySeat preference
2nd classSemi flexible 10:18 departIcon 08/05/2014 | Duration 01:50 | Direct connection departIcon 12:08
Other rules for your fare (Semi-Flexible):
Exchange conditions: Exchangeable once until the day before the departure.
Refund Conditions: 50% refund if cancelled before the departure (in your departure station until 1 hour after the departure). No refund if cancelled after the departure.
If you want you are able to use your Thalys ticket for the journey Brussels Midi/South to Brussels Central Station.
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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This is indeed the high speed train (Thalys). Please be aware the high speed train is more strict than the slower train. For instance, you MUST travel on the selected train and time.
Other rules for your fare (Semi-Flexible):
Exchange conditions: Exchangeable once until the day before the departure.
Refund Conditions: 50% refund if cancelled before the departure (in your departure station until 1 hour after the departure). No refund if cancelled after the departure.
If you want you are able to use your Thalys ticket for the journey Brussels Midi/South to Brussels Central Station.
Other rules for your fare (Semi-Flexible):
Exchange conditions: Exchangeable once until the day before the departure.
Refund Conditions: 50% refund if cancelled before the departure (in your departure station until 1 hour after the departure). No refund if cancelled after the departure.
If you want you are able to use your Thalys ticket for the journey Brussels Midi/South to Brussels Central Station.
From : Hotel Pulitzer, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Prinsengracht 315-331 Amsterdam,1016 GZ Netherlands
To: Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
Breydelstraat 20-24 Brussels , 1040 Belgium
#20
Join Date: Nov 2013
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If you want to travel fast from Amsterdam to Brussels without transferring then this is the best option:
Thank you ! I find this high speed train...I assume it is what I want.
Train selection summary
Train selection
Change
Departure on: Thursday 08/05/2014
Amsterdam Centraal departure Bruxelles-Midi
SummaryFaresItinerarySeat preference
2nd classSemi flexible 10:18 departIcon 08/05/2014 | Duration 01:50 | Direct connection departIcon 12:08
Train selection summary
Train selection
Change
Departure on: Thursday 08/05/2014
Amsterdam Centraal departure Bruxelles-Midi
SummaryFaresItinerarySeat preference
2nd classSemi flexible 10:18 departIcon 08/05/2014 | Duration 01:50 | Direct connection departIcon 12:08