The distance between Calais and Reims is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Calais to Reims by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Champagne-Ardenne.
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Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Reims Central Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Calais to Reims by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Calais and Reims is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Calais and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Reims is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Reims. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Champagne-Ardenne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Calais and Reims. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Reims. We recommend that you drive to Reims. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Champagne-Ardenne. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Calais and Reims. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €115($115) | 4 times a week | 437km (271 miles) |
Train via Amiens | 4h 10m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 322km (200 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 15m | €23($23) | 3 times a week | 469km (291 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €36($36) | on demand | 265km (165 miles) |
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The following major airports near Reims offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.