How to travel from Arles to Reims, France

The distance between Arles and Reims is around 767km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arles 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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Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance767km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Reims

There are several options for getting from Arles to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Arles and Reims is around 767km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Arles and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Reims is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Reims. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Reims. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Arles and Reims. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere, Parnasse and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Arles and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Arles and Reims. The distance is around 767km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Reims

Transport options from Arles to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 4 similar
2h 55m
€250($250)
4 times a week829km (515 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 35m
€215($215)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€240($240)
4 times a week886km (551 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 10m
€225($225)
every 20 mins905km (562 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane5hrs
€240($240)
twice daily1,258km (782 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€180($180)
twice daily848km (527 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 55m
€290($290)
4 times a week833km (517 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
€34($34)
twice a week897km (557 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€105($105)
on demand767km (477 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