There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Rethel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to RethelTgv
4h 35m€90–237Drive 179.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Leuven to Rethel179.8 km
2h 28m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVSki74
8h 30m€34–84Train
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-ArdenneTgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to RethelTer
5h 9m€77–164
Leuven to Rethel by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Rethel is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Rethel via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Leuven and Rethel is 521 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Rethel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 35m and costs €90 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Leuven to Rethel, including transfers.
Leuven to Rethel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Rethel is to train via Paris which takes 4h 35m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 30m.
Leuven to Rethel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Rethel is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Leuven to Rethel.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Rethel, France?
You can take a train from Louvain to Rethel via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV 3 times a week. Tickets cost €23–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
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
- 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
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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