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-Ardennetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
2h 35m€65–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus Ski74
3h 41m€25–41Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Lille to Rethelcar 178.3 km
2h 44m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain Ter
3h 17m€40–68
Lille to Rethel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Rethel is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Rethel is to train via Reims which takes 2h 35m and costs €65 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
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 35m.
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 35m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Lille to Rethel, including transfers.
Lille to Rethel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
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 35m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 41m.
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 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV twice a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lille to Rethel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
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 44m to drive from Lille to Rethel.
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