How to travel from Bordeaux to Reims, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Reims is around 662km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Reims Rue du Général Estienne.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance718km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Reims

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Bordeaux and Reims is around 662km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bordeaux and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Reims. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Reims. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Bordeaux and Reims. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Bordeaux and Reims. The distance is around 718km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Reims

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Reims

Transport options from Bordeaux to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€205($205)
4 times a week662km (412 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train4hrs
€205($205)
twice daily1,049km (652 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€130($130)
every 20 mins708km (440 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€42($42)
twice a week720km (447 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand718km (446 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