There are 4 ways to get from Rethel to Brussels by train (TGV), train, 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
best- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-ArdenneTer
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
4h 2m€64–152Drive 173.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rethel to Brussels173.7 km
2h 15m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-ArdenneTer
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Brussels-North train stationSki74
6h 7m€32–97Train via Givet
- Take the train from Rethel to Charleville MezieresTer
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to GivetTer
- Take the train from Dinant to Bruxelles-LuxembourgIc
6h 3m€39–76
Rethel to Brussels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rethel to Brussels is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rethel to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Rethel and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Rethel and Brussels is 469 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Rethel to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Rethel to Brussels, including transfers.
Rethel to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rethel station.
Rethel to Brussels train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Champagne-Ardenne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethel to Brussels is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rethel to Brussels.
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What companies run services between Rethel, France and Brussels, Belgium?
You can take a train from Rethel to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Champagne-Ardenne in around 4h 2m.
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 Rethel to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rethel to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–13
- 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 Givet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rethel to Charleville Mezieres
- 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
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Dinant to Bruxelles-Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–13
- 1st Class
- €14–20
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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