How to travel from Chamonix to Reims, France

The distance between Chamonix and Reims is around 622km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and then to Reims.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance622km (386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Reims

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Chamonix and Reims is around 622km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Chamonix and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Reims is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Reims. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Reims. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Chamonix and Reims. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix 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 11h 55m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Chamonix and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Reims. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Chamonix and Reims. The distance is around 622km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Reims

Transport options from Chamonix to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 60m
€200($200)
4 times a week761km (473 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 5m
€225($225)
4 times a week891km (554 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 20m
€310($310)
twice daily1,123km (698 miles)
Train
7hrs
€180($180)
once a week727km (452 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€47($47)
twice a week798km (496 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€84($84)
on demand622km (386 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