There are 5 ways to get from Rethel to Douai 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Rethel to Paris EstTgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to ArrasTgv
3h 45m€63–166Drive 153 km
cheapest- Drive from Rethel to Douai153 km
2h 30m€24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-ArdenneTer
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to LilleSki74
5h 31m€32–85Train
- Take the train from Rethel to Charleville MezieresTer
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to ValenciennesTer
- Take the train from Valenciennes to DouaiTer
4h 55m€33–103Train, bus via Saint-Quentin
- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-ArdenneTer
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Saint-Quentin
- Take the train from St Quentin to DouaiTer
5h 20m€37–70
Rethel to Douai by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rethel to Douai is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rethel to Douai is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Douai. However, there are services departing from Rethel and arriving at Douai via Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Rethel and Douai is 387 km. The road distance is 153 km.
The best way to get from Rethel to Douai without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Rethel to Douai, including transfers.
Rethel to Douai train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rethel station.
Rethel to Douai train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethel to Douai is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Rethel to Douai.
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What companies run services between Rethel, France and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Rethel to Douai via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rethel to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- 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
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 Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- 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 Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- 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
- €6–13
- 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 Valenciennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Valenciennes to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Quentin to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- Rail 1st Class
- €24–35
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 Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Saint-Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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