There are 6 ways to get from Rethel to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 25m€70–242Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Lyonbus Ski74
7h 32m€36–52Drive 497.2 km
- Drive from Rethel to Lyoncar 497.2 km
5h 15m€77–111Train, fly
- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 4m€121–302Train, bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 37m€42–102Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Reims to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter / ...
7h 38m€72–210
Rethel to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rethel to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rethel to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €120 - €310.
No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rethel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Champagne-Ardenne and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Rethel and Lyon is 603 km. The road distance is 497.2 km.
The best way to get from Rethel to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €70 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Rethel to Lyon, including transfers.
Rethel to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rethel station.
Rethel to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Champagne-Ardenne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rethel to Lyon is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Rethel to Lyon.
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What companies run services between Rethel, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Rethel to Lyon Part Dieu via Champagne-Ardenne and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
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 Champagne-Ardenne to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €100–160
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Reims to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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