The distance between Lyon and Reims is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon 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 Reims → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne.
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Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to Champagne-Ardenne TGV.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Reims Rue du Général Estienne.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Lyon and Reims is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Lyon and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Reims. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Reims. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Reims. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon 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 8h 25m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lyon and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Reims. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 15m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 558km (347 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 541km (336 miles) |
Train via Dijon Ville | 5hrs | €220($220) | 5 times a week | 499km (310 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | €24($24) | twice a week | 600km (373 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €66($66) | on demand | 488km (303 miles) |
The following major airports near Reims offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.