There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Rethel by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Retheltrain Tgv
5h 34m€77–197Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus 090 / ...
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
7h 43m€37–70Drive 276.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Rethelcar 276.8 km
2h 54m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain Ter
5h 53m€104–191Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain Ter
- Take the train from Hazebrouck to Lenstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
7h 46m€52–83
Calais to Rethel by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rethel is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.
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 34m.
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 34m and costs €75 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 34m 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.
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 54m to drive from Calais to Rethel.
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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 34m.
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
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
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 Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Rail 1st Class
- €11–17
Train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- 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
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Hazebrouck
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Hazebrouck to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- 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 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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