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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Retheltrain train Tgv
    5h 46m
    €210–342

  2. Drive 293.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Rethelcar car 293.2 km
    3h 41m
    €46–66

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus bus 109 / ...
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    10h 2m
    €47–92

  4. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain train Trn
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    6h 49m
    €128–294

Cologne to Rethel by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rethel, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rethel via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 5h 46m.

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