There are 4 ways to get from Metz to Rethel by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Metz Ville to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
2h 30m€47–77Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
4h 22m€20–41Drive 173.2 km
- Drive from Metz to Rethelcar 173.2 km
2h 17m€28–40Train via Sedan
- Take the train from Thionville to Sedantrain Ter
- Take the train from Sedan to Retheltrain Ter
4h 31m€35–74
Metz to Rethel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Rethel is to bus and train which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Metz and Rethel is 222 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Rethel without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Metz to Rethel, including transfers.
Metz to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Champagne-Ardenne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Rethel is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Metz to Rethel.
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What companies run services between Metz, France and Rethel, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Sedan to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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 Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Thionville to Sedan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Sedan to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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