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How to get fromRotterdam to Rethelby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Rethel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-ArdennetrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to RetheltrainTer
    5h 51m
    €121–252

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LillebusN803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbusSki74
    9h 9m
    €36–121

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels-NordtrainEc / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to RetheltrainTer
    9h 1m
    €46–107

  4. Drive 309.9 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rethelcar309.9 km
    3h 42m
    €55–79

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-ArdennetrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to RetheltrainTer
    5h 51m
    €85–211

Rotterdam to Rethel by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Rethel, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Rethel via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Champagne-Ardenne in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rethel via Lille, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, and Reims in around 9h 9m.

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