How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.

👋 Also check out ReimsCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €400($405)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then take the bus to Reims Central Train Station.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims is to take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Magenta and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Reims. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Reims

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€95($95)
every 4 hours518km (322 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare4h 30m
€140($140)
every 4 hours518km (322 miles)
Train and Plane
5hrs
€400($405)
every 20 mins1,245km (773 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€63($63)
twice daily523km (325 miles)
Bus and Train7h 30m
€54($54)
4 times a week523km (325 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€90($90)
on demand502km (312 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