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

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordtrainThalys
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to RetheltrainTgv
    4h 32m
    €85–227

  2. Drive 179.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leuven to Rethelcar179.8 km
    2h 28m
    €28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbusSki74
    8h 31m
    €34–91

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-ArdennetrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to RetheltrainTer
    5h 9m
    €82–164

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Charleroi-CentraltrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to MaubeugetrainS63
    3. Take the bus from MAUBEUGE - Pole Gare Quai 10 to FOURMIES - Garebus952
    4. Take the train from Fourmies to Charleville MezierestrainTer
    5. Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to RetheltrainTer
    7h 44m
    €35–94

Leuven to Rethel by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV twice a week. Tickets cost €25–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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