There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Rethel by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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Train via Aulnoye-Aymeries
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Monstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain Ter
4h 54m€37–66Drive 113.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleroi to Rethelcar 113.3 km
1h 29m€19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from CHARLEROI Tirou to FLORENNES Place de la Chapellebus
- Take the bus from FLORENNES Place de la Chapelle to DOISCHE Passage à niveaubus
- Take the train from Givet to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain Ter
6h 16m€24–44Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Namurtrain S61 / ...
- Take the train from Givet to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Retheltrain Ter
5h 48m€30–55
Charleroi to Rethel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Rethel is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Rethel is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Rethel via Mons, Aulnoye Aymeries and Charleville Mezieres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Charleroi and Rethel is 221 km. The road distance is 113.3 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Rethel without a car is to train via Aulnoye-Aymeries which takes 4h 54m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 Mons 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 Mons, Aulnoye Aymeries, and Charleville Mezieres in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from CHARLEROI Tirou to FLORENNES Place de la Chapelle
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from FLORENNES Place de la Chapelle to DOISCHE Passage à niveau
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
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