There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Rethel 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
4h 27m€77–158Drive 276.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Rethelcar 276.8 km
2h 54m€43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
7h 41m€57–111Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain Ter
5h 35m€55–110
Calais to Rethel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Rethel is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Rethel via Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Calais and Rethel is 466 km. The road distance is 276.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Rethel without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 4h 27m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Calais to Rethel, including transfers.
Calais to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Rethel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Rethel is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Calais to Rethel.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Rethel, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Rethel via Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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