What is the cheapest way to get from Rethel to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Rethel to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rethel to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Rethel to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Rethel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rethel and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Champagne-Ardenne and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Rethel to Cologne?

The distance between Rethel and Cologne is 689 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.

How do I travel from Rethel to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Rethel to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €120 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Rethel to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Rethel to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rethel to Cologne train from?

Rethel to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rethel station.

Where does the Rethel to Cologne train arrive?

Rethel to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Champagne-Ardenne station.

Can I drive from Rethel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rethel to Cologne is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Rethel to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Rethel to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rethel to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 16m
€128–263
Drive 306.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rethel to Colognecar 306.5 km
3h 20m
€49–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Liège Guilleminsbus 181 / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Köln Hbftrain Trn / ...
9h 39m
€58–128
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 23m
€123–348
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
10h 40m
€60–94

Rethel to Cologne by train

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Distance: 689.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Rethel, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Rethel to Koeln Hbf via Champagne-Ardenne and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 16m.

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