- Must visit
Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rethel to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rethel to Paris will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rethel for Paris on Thu, Aug 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rethel to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $58.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rethel to Paris:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rethel to Paris costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
The journey is about 42m faster (1h 19m by train vs 2h 1m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($50 (€41) vs $52 (€43)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rethel to Paris trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
839742+ 2542 | On time 4:06 PM Rethel station | 1h55 | 6:01 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
839752+ 2756 | 6:06 PM Rethel station | 1h26 | 7:32 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
839758+ 2886 | 7:06 PM Rethel station | 2h07 | 9:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 12:48 PM Rethel | 1h13 | 2:01 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Rethel to Paris run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 6:06 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rethel to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rethel to Paris trains use the Rethel to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair. Use this guide to compare Rethel and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rethel is 1 km from Rethel city centre. Public transport options include:
Rethel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Marcassin, La Table de l'Hostellerie
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Ticket office support is available at Rethel. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rethel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rethel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rethel: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rethel: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Saumon, Le Centenaire.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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