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

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

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  1. Train via Reims

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardennetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    4h 49m
    €100–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus bus 1758 / ...
    7h 56m
    €38–68

  3. Drive 276.8 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Rethelcar car 276.8 km
    2h 54m
    €44–63

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezierestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain train Ter
    5h 51m
    €55–111

Calais to Rethel by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Rethel, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Rethel via Lille Europe and Champagne-Ardenne in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Rethel via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, and Reims in around 7h 56m.

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