There are 4 ways to get from Rethel to Dunkirk 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 Reims
best- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 50m€78–153Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
7h 52m€27–79Drive 248.9 km
- Drive from Rethel to Dunkirkcar 248.9 km
3h 29m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Rethel to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 5m€105–244
Rethel to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rethel to Dunkirk is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rethel to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rethel and arriving at Dunkerque via Champagne-Ardenne and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Rethel and Dunkirk is 444 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.
The best way to get from Rethel to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Reims which takes 4h 50m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Rethel to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Rethel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rethel station.
Rethel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Champagne-Ardenne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethel to Dunkirk is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Rethel to Dunkirk.
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What companies run services between Rethel, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Rethel to Dunkerque via Champagne-Ardenne and Lille Europe in around 4h 50m.
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 Rethel to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21
- 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
- €12–13
- 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 Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rethel to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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