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 42m.

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 42m 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 17m.

How far is it from Rethel to Cologne?

The distance between Rethel and Cologne is 689 km. The road distance is 292.1 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 via Brussels which takes 6h 17m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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.

Train or bus from Rethel to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rethel to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 17m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 16m.

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 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m 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), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
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 17m
€143–305
Drive 292.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rethel to Colognecar 292.1 km
3h 42m
€46–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 109 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
9h 16m
€48–93
Train
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 38m
€197–364
Train via Brussels #2
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Miditrain S63
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 50m
€118–305

Rethel to Cologne by train

43Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689.2 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rethel to Koeln Sued via Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Saarbrücken bus station, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 9h 16m.

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