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I am buying a train ticket from Paris to Amsterdam (Thalys), can I hop off in Antwerp to spend sometime with a friend and then hop on again in the same day (within an hour or two)? or do I have to buy a separate tickets?

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  • Here is an analysis on doing the Paris–Bruxelles part by non-reserved trains. It isn't necessarily cheaper, and as user3470 notes it's slow.
    – Gilles 'SO- stop being evil'
    Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 19:08

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Thalys is an all reserved train service, and your ticket is only valid for the train booked.

If you want to spend some time in Antwerpen just buy a Thalys ticket from Paris to Antwerpen, and buy another ticket for Antwerpen to Amsterdam.

Between Antwerpen and Amsterdam you have the choice between two services.

  • Thalys (which again you need to reserve, and commit to a train).

  • Intercity. This is a non reserved, turn up and go service. Buy tickets at the station for this.

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  • Do you know if the Thalys is faster and/or more expensive between Antwerpen and Amsterdam?
    – Vince
    Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 14:43
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    Thalys is faster between Antwerpen and Amsterdam, but also more expensive, unless booked in advance. For the Intercity train the price is the same on the spot as in advance.
    – Krist van Besien
    Commented Nov 26, 2013 at 8:39
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If it's open seating, yes; if you're assigned a specific car/seat, no.

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  • do I have the choice to take an open seating ticket?
    – Nean Der Thal
    Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 12:44
  • Unsure if that option is available on Thalys trains - my first instinct is to say "no" as the high-speed trains (TGV, Eurostar, Thalys, etc.) have assigned seating. Slower trains have open seating. Are you purchasing your ticket online or in-person at the train station?
    – Kathryn Hill
    Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 12:53
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    Tell the ticket agent of your plans and see what the options are. I've a strong feeling you'll either have to take a non-Thalys train, or buy two Thalys tickets.
    – Kathryn Hill
    Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 13:09
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    Thanks a lot, this makes sense. I think you should include it in your answer as well
    – Nean Der Thal
    Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 13:14
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    @HaLaBi No, Thalys trains require a reservation, and have market-based pricing so are only valid for a particular journey in a particular train (like all high-speed trains in France).
    – Gilles 'SO- stop being evil'
    Commented Nov 8, 2013 at 19:10

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