There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Rethel by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to RethelTgv
5h 36m€87–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to LilleN280
- Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVSki74
6h 39m€39–92Drive 276.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Rethel276.8 km
2h 52m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleville MezieresTer
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to RethelTer
5h 51m€93–177
Calais to Rethel by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rethel is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Rethel via Lille Flandres and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Calais and Rethel is 509 km. The road distance is 276.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Rethel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 36m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Calais to Rethel, including transfers.
Calais to Rethel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Rethel is to train via Paris which takes 5h 36m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 6h 39m.
Calais to Rethel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Rethel is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Calais to Rethel.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Rethel, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Rethel via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Rethel via Lille, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, and Reims in around 6h 39m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
Train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
- 1st Class
- €35–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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