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Old Feb 21, 2003 | 11:01 am
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Between Amsterdam and Paris? What customs?

If you are driving by yourself, I'd consider taking Thalys ( http://www.thalys.com ). The cost of renting a car specifically for this journey plus the cost of petrol (about 1€ a litre, if I recall correctly) and the cost of French tolls would easily surpass a first class unrestricted one-way ticket on Thalys (€137). Plus it only takes about 4h 10m by train from Amsterdam to Paris, about half an hour faster than driving.

If you do drive, I agree that it's a nice way to see the small towns. Don't miss Antwerp!
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