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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Rethel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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 Reimstrain train Tgv
    5h 44m
    €225–364

  2. Drive  293.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Rethelcar car 293.2 km
    3h 40m
    €47–68

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    10h 23m
    €61–100

  4. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    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 11m
    €125–272

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train S11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain train Ter
    11h 31m
    €55–119

Cologne to Rethel by train and foot

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Rethel, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rethel via Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Reims in around 5h 44m.

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