How to travel from Annecy to Reims, France

The distance between Annecy and Reims is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Reims.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Reims Rue du Général Estienne.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dijon then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Reims

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Annecy and Reims is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Annecy and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Reims is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Reims. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Reims. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Reims. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Annecy and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Reims. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Reims is Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) which is approximately 110km (69 miles) from Reims. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Reims. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Reims

Transport options from Annecy to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€195($195)
4 times a week659km (410 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train3h 15m
€250($250)
4 times a week584km (363 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train3h 45m
€150($150)
every 4 hours615km (382 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€160($160)
5 times a day727km (452 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€39($39)
twice a week739km (459 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 15m
€210($210)
once daily549km (341 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€76($76)
on demand565km (351 miles)

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Airports near Reims

The following major airports near Reims offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Reims
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Reims
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Reims