Thalys began, on Oct. 30, running a direct train linking Paris’ Gare du Nord with Brussels International Airport once a day. The high-speed morning train takes one hour 47 minutes (one way).
First class, €78 (near $104) one way or €137 round trip. Second class, €66 one way, €120 round trip. SNCB Europe (phone +32 [0] 70 79 79 79).
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