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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rethel to Lens by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Paris (TGV)

    best
    1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain train Tgv
    4h 16m
    €69–116

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lillebus bus Ski74
    5h 57m
    €27–44

  3. Drive  188.2 km

    1. Drive from Rethel to Lenscar car 188.2 km
    2h 9m
    €31–44

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rethel to Charleville Mezierestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    4h 46m
    €44–81

Rethel to Lens by train and foot (TGV)

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Rethel, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Rethel to Lens via Reims, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 4h 16m.

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