There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Rethel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Retheltrain Tgv
5h 46m€84–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N11
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken Bus Station to Reims Central Train Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
9h 45m€36–57Drive 293.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Rethelcar 293.2 km
3h 41m€45–65Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
6h 39m€87–242
Cologne to Rethel by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Rethel is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Rethel is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Rethel via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Cologne and Rethel is 709 km. The road distance is 293.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Rethel without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cologne to Rethel, including transfers.
Cologne to Rethel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Rethel is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.
Cologne to Rethel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Rethel is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cologne to Rethel.
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Sued to Rethel via Bonn Un Campus, Bonn UN Campus, Saarbrücken Bus Station, Reims Central Train Station, and Reims in around 9h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Rail 1st Class
- €11–17
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Saarbrücken Bus Station to Reims Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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