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

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Rethel by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reims

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardennetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    5h 24m
    €83–156

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus bus 090 / ...
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    7h 39m
    €34–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    7h 14m
    €37–82

  4. Drive 276.8 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Rethelcar car 276.8 km
    2h 54m
    €43–62

  5. 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 58m
    €48–125

Calais to Rethel by train and tram

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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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, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 5h 24m.

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