How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Reims is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 ReimsClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Reims.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Troyes and then to Gare SNCF - Clairmarais.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance558km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Reims

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Reims is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Reims. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Pyramides and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Reims. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Troyes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

FlixBus and Les Courriers de l'Aube run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Reims. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Reims. The distance is around 558km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Reims

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
€215($215)
twice daily491km (305 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€200($200)
twice daily776km (482 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€270($270)
every 4 hours571km (355 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville7h 60m
€90($90)
5 times a week610km (379 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€30($30)
4 times a week723km (449 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand558km (346 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