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How to get fromRethel to Cologneby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car or train (TGV)

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Rethel to Paris EsttrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbftrainThalys
    5h 47m
    €83–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reims Central Train Station to Saarbrücken Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3650 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LeverkusenbusN11
    11h 7m
    €30–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-ArdennetrainTer
    2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Liège Guilleminsbus180
    3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln-EhrenfeldtrainIce / ...
    9h 21m
    €33–112

  4. Drive 291.6 km

    1. Drive from Rethel to Colognecar291.6 km
    3h 39m
    €45–66

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rethel to SedantrainTer
    2. Take the train from Sedan to LongwytrainTer
    3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Koeln SuedtrainRe
    9h 4m
    €82–181

Rethel to Cologne by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rethel to Köln Heumarkt via Reims, Reims Central Train Station, Saarbrücken bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 11h 7m.

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