How to travel from Avignon to Reims, France

The distance between Avignon and Reims is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Avignon 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Champagne-Ardenne TGV.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance713km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Reims

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Avignon and Reims is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (369 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Avignon and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Reims is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Reims. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Reims. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Avignon and Reims. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Avignon and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Avignon and Reims. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Reims

Transport options from Avignon to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 50m
€255($255)
4 times a week862km (536 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3hrs
€250($250)
4 times a week838km (520 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 15m
€240($240)
5 times a day881km (548 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 40m
€215($215)
every 4 hours853km (530 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 10m
€255($255)
twice daily1,234km (767 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€190($190)
4 times a week767km (477 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 35m
€150($150)
4 times a week769km (478 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€33($33)
twice a week823km (512 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand713km (443 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