How to travel from Carcassonne to Reims, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Reims is around 801km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Reims by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ReimsCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Paris Nord and then to Reims.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

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

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance903km (561 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Reims

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Reims by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Carcassonne and Reims is around 801km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Carcassonne and Reims by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Reims. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Carcassonne and Reims. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne 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 12hrs.

Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Paris Nord and then to Reims. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Carcassonne and Reims. The distance is around 903km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Reims

Transport options from Carcassonne to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 25m
€370($370)
every 4 hours801km (498 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€175($175)
4 times a week831km (516 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 50m
€255($255)
4 times a week900km (559 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 10m
€180($180)
every 4 hours841km (522 miles)
Train to Perpignan, plane4h 55m
€305($305)
every 4 hours967km (601 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€210($210)
every 4 hours1,047km (650 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz10h 25m
€180($180)
3 times a week957km (595 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€35($35)
twice a week907km (563 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand903km (561 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