How to travel from Caen to Reims, France

The distance between Caen and Reims is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen 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

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Reims.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance379km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Reims

There are several options for getting from Caen to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Caen and Reims is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Caen and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Reims is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Reims. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Magenta and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Caen and Reims. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen 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 5h 50m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Caen and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Caen and Reims. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Reims

Transport options from Caen to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
€88($88)
every 4 hours387km (240 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 30m
€425($425)
4 times a week1,110km (690 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€21($21)
twice a week377km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€51($51)
on demand379km (236 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