Since one year I have frequently used the Thalys line between Amsterdam and Paris. Out of the 12 lasts trips, 11 were delayed more than 20 minutes. About a third of the trains are delayed on hour or more. During the delays, information is nonexistent or false. Unfortunately there are few alternatives, although the car or even the bike will take you from Amsterdam to Paris more efficiently.

I travel in Europe a lot and whilst most times I fly, I do make use of the trains too. I have used the Thalys a few times between Den Haag and Paris and find it a simple and convenient way to go. If you book far enough in advance you can pick up some good deals, I have traveled in the first class part of the train (Comfort 1) for only a small premium over the standard class seat prices. For me the train has always run on time and if you're lucky enough to be in Comfort 1 you'll be fed at least once with some light snacks, pastries and plenty of tea, coffee, wine, beer and other drinks. The rolling stock isn't the newest you'll see, but ...  Read the complete review

After my first review on Dooyoo has been about the Eurostar, this one is about the train which regularly takes me from Cologne to Brussels and back, and only makes it possible for me to travel on Eurostar. Up to now, I’ve used the Thalys nine times, with another journey coming next week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thalys in general ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thalys is a European high speed train, connecting Germany, Belgium, France and the Netherlands. From Cologne, there is a direct train to Paris, with stops in Aachen, Liège and Brussels Midi. ...  Read the complete review