The average train between Cologne and Rethel takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rethel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Rethel. The earliest departure is at 12:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Rethel at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare Du Nord and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rethel station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
Cologne to Rethel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rethel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rethel station.
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The distance between Cologne and Rethel is 242.6 km. The road distance is 709 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rethel via Paris Gare Du Nord and Paris Est in around 5h 50m.