There are 3 ways to get from Charleroi to Rethel by bus, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus N845
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
3h 25m€21–37Drive 113.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleroi to Rethelcar 113.3 km
1h 29m€18–26Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain Tgv
4h 43m€95–251
Charleroi to Rethel by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Rethel is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Rethel is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Rethel via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est and Reims. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Charleroi and Rethel is 205 km. The road distance is 113.3 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Rethel without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 25m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Charleroi to Rethel, including transfers.
Charleroi to Rethel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Rethel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Rethel is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Charleroi to Rethel.
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What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Rethel, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Rethel via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Reims in around 4h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Reims
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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