What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Rethel?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Rethel is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Rethel?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Rethel?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Brussels to Rethel?

The distance between Brussels and Rethel is 470 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Rethel without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Rethel without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €85 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Rethel?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Brussels to Rethel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Rethel train from?

Brussels to Rethel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Rethel?

The best way to get from Brussels to Rethel is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Brussels to Rethel train arrive?

Brussels to Rethel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Rethel?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Rethel is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Brussels to Rethel.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Rethel?

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Where can I stay near Rethel?

There are 133+ hotels available in Rethel.

Brussels to Rethel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain Trn
2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
3h 40m
€87–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus N845
5h 18m
€23–42
Drive 173.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Rethelcar 173.1 km
2h 18m
€27–39
Train via Brussels-Midi
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
3h 41m
€96–154

Brussels to Rethel by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.5 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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