There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Rethel by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain Trn
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
3h 17m€101–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus N808 / ...
4h 46m€29–44Drive 173.1 km
- Drive from Brussels to Rethelcar 173.1 km
2h 19m€32–46Train via Brussels-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Retheltrain Ter
3h 18m€92–132
Brussels to Rethel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Rethel is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Rethel is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Rethel. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Brussels and Rethel is 460 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Rethel without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Brussels to Rethel, including transfers.
Brussels to Rethel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Rethel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Rethel is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Rethel, France?
You can take a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rethel via Champagne-Ardenne in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV once daily. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Rethel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Rethel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
Brussels to Rethel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Rethel is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Brussels to Rethel.
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