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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 49m
    €114–244

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbusSki74
    9h 58m
    €40–107

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Noordtrain
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus
    3. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to RetheltrainTer
    9h 7m
    €51–112

  4. Drive 310 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Rethelcar310 km
    3h 41m
    €56–80

  5. Train via Rotterdam Centraal

    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
    6h 52m
    €83–237

Rotterdam to Rethel by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest 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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Rethel via Brussels-North train station, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, and Reims in around 9h 58m.

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