There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Rethel by train (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 via Reims
best- Take the train from Lille Europe to Champagne-ArdenneTgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to RethelTer
2h 57m€67–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVSki74
4h 13m€28–77Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Lille to Rethel178.3 km
2h 43m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleville MezieresTer
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to RethelTer
3h 33m€90–202
Lille to Rethel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Rethel is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Lille and Rethel is 364 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Rethel without a car is to train via Reims which takes 2h 57m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Lille to Rethel, including transfers.
Lille to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
The best way to get from Lille to Rethel is to train via Reims which takes 2h 57m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €80 and takes 4h 13m.
Lille to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Champagne-Ardenne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Rethel is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Lille to Rethel.
What companies run services between Lille, France and Rethel, France?
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV 3 times a week. Tickets cost €24–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice a week.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
- 1st Class
- €35–45
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 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
Train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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