The average train between Rethel and Lens takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Rethel to Lens. 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 4 times a day between Rethel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rethel is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Reims and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rethel station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Rethel to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
Rethel to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Rethel to Lens train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rethel and Lens is 150.5 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Rethel to Lens via Reims, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 3h 58m.