[GER] Why bother with the planes?

[Julian G]

Why bother getting expensive plane tickets when you can save with Thalys

Koln-Paris- 59euros
Koln-Bruxelles- 29euros
Koln-Marseille- 129euros
Koln-London-109euros

These are for one way
Tickets can be booked in the Rail Europe office opposite the Koln Haubahntof

 

[joeholmes]

How about this ticket...

Adult..
Paris L'Est to Basel

1st Class RTN

£22.50

 

[richa2002]

I've been from Paris Est to Basel. The train is comfortable but it doesn't even have a buffet! It's pot luck whether you get a trolley as well. The only thing on the train is a coffee machine. And for 5 hours and a half, I think that's unacceptable. Some trains have second class compartments and most have first class compartments. It's worth it when you get to Basel though, Switzerland is fantastic!

 

[joeholmes]

Tis true.... but its very cheap....

But the trolley is awfull, the water is warm and the Tea is ice cold...

ergh....

Joe

 

[Holland on Rail]

There are people who like ICE TEA

 

[joeholmes]

I love ice-tea, especially lemon flavor..

however i hate a cold cupper..

Joe

 

[Julian G]

Koln-Marseille
this will require a change at Paris for a TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse)
Koln-London
this will require a change at (obviously!) Bruxelles

 

[Holland on Rail]

In summer there is a Direct TGV Thalys service from Amsterdam to Marseille. This is the longest distance you can travel on a high speed train in the world.

Another good ticket is the day return Amsterdam Cologne for just EURO 49,00.

Many Dutch trainspotterd buy these tickets for trainspotting on Cologne West.

I just spand 5 days in Germany and the results can be seen this evening on my fotopic. An example is given below.