How to travel from Dunkirk to Reims, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Reims is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Champagne-Ardenne.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Reims

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Reims by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Dunkirk and Reims is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Reims is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Reims. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Champagne-Ardenne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Reims. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Dunkirk and Reims. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk 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 6h 40m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Champagne-Ardenne. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Dunkirk and Reims. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Reims

Transport options from Dunkirk to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€105($105)
once daily408km (253 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres3h 15m
€87($87)
once daily409km (254 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€21($21)
twice a week444km (276 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€37($37)
on demand272km (169 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dunkirk and Reims

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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