How to travel from Lille to Reims, France

The distance between Lille and Reims is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lille 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 Champagne-Ardenne.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Reims Central Train Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Reims

There are several options for getting from Lille to Reims by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Lille and Reims is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Lille and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Reims is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Reims. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Reims. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Lille and Reims. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Reims with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 4h 40m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Lille and Reims. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Champagne-Ardenne. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Lille and Reims. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Lille to Reims

Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Reims

Transport options from Lille to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€95($95)
twice daily328km (204 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
3 times a week363km (225 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€27($27)
on demand198km (123 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