By train, by car, by plane and even by boat… All roads lead to the Ardennes! Or almost ! So not to be mistaken, follow the guide.
By car
- From Paris: direction Reims (A4), then direction Charleville-Mézières (A34).
- From Lille: direction Tournai, Mons, Charleroi, Philippeville (N5/E420), Rocroi (A304) and Charleville-Mézières.
- From Saarbrücken: direction Luxembourg (E25 and E411) then, at Libramont, direction Sedan and Charleville-Mézières.
- From Cologne: direction Aix-la-Chapelle, Liège, then direction Luxembourg (E25), then direction Namur and Libramont (E411) and, finally, direction Sedan and Charleville-Mézières.
- From Brussels and Amsterdam: direction Charleroi, Philippeville (N5/E420), Rocroi (A304) and Charleville-Mézières.
- From London, via Calais: direction Reims (A26), then direction Charleville-Mézières (A34).
By train
- TGV East: Paris – Charleville-Mézières 1h40, 2 direct trains per day
The Weekend Group Pass, ideal for coming with family or friends:
Travel with a group and enjoy a weekend getaway in the Grand Est region with the Weekend Group Pass for €40! Valid for groups of 2 to 5 people, this pass allows unlimited travel for one day on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays on trains in the Grand Est region. For a more environmentally friendly, affordable, and hassle-free way to travel, the train is the perfect choice!
The Grand Est Youth Pass – Grenzenlos, the great trip at a low price:
Are you under 28? Then take advantage of the Grand Est Youth Pass Grenzenlos and travel unlimited for only €29 per month! From eastern France, Germany, Luxembourg or Switzerland, you can easily reach the Ardennes by train and explore this magnificent territory.
Boat
- From the north, by Meuse.
- From the south, by Marne canal then Ardennes canal.
Nearby airports
- Paris (Charles de Gaulle)
- Paris Vatry
- Luxembourg (Findel)
- Brussels (Zaventem)
- Charleroi (Brussels-South)
By bike
In France, from Haute-Marne (Langres), Meuse (Verdun), in Belgium from Liège via Namur, or in Holland, from Rotterdam via Maastricht, follow EuroVelo 19 – La Meuse à vélo and reach the Ardennes via the Trans-Ardennes Greenway.
Arrived at Givet or Sedan, you can also take the train. Spaces are provided for transporting your bike free of charge in the TER.