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How to get fromBrussels to Rethelby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Rethel by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardennetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    3h 46m
    €99–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus bus N845
    5h 23m
    €25–46

  3. Drive 173.1 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Rethelcar car 173.1 km
    2h 18m
    €28–40

  4. Train via Aulnoye-Aymeries

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain train Otc / ...
    2. Take the train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Charleville Mezierestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain train Ter
    4h 25m
    €40–83

Brussels to Rethel by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Rethel, France?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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