The average train between Rethel and Cologne takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Rethel to Cologne. 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 once daily between Rethel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rethel is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Champagne-Ardenne and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rethel station and arriving at Cologne station via Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Rethel to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rethel station.
Rethel to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Rethel and Cologne is 242.6 km. The road distance is 689 km.
You can take a train from Rethel to Koeln Hbf via Champagne-Ardenne and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 24m.