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

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

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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 49m
    €79–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus bus N11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Bus Station to Reims Central Train Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
    10h 3m
    €39–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train Tha
    3. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus bus 180
    4. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    9h 58m
    €48–162

  4. Drive 293.2 km

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

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardennetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    6h 39m
    €88–248

Cologne to Rethel by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rethel via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken Bus Station, Reims Central Train Station, and Reims in around 10h 3m.

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