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

The cheapest way to get from Rethel to Cologne is to train and bus via Irsch which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 47m.

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 41m and costs €45 - €65.

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 Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Rethel to Cologne?

The distance between Rethel and Cologne is 710 km. The road distance is 291.6 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 5h 44m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Rethel station.

Where does the Rethel to Cologne train arrive?

Rethel to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Rethel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rethel to Cologne is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Rethel to Cologne.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rethel to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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
1. Take the train from Rethel to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 44m
€146–302
Train, bus via Irsch
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Trier central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
9h 47m
€40–79
Drive 291.6 km
1. Drive from Rethel to Colognecar 291.6 km
3h 41m
€45–65
Train via Brussels
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 42m
€123–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Charleroi - Sudbus
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
4. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 32m
€49–139

Rethel to Cologne by train and foot

10Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 709.6 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Rethel to Koeln Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 44m.

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