How to travel from Montpellier to Reims, France

The distance between Montpellier and Reims is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Reims.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Reims

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Montpellier and Reims is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Montpellier and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Reims. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Reims. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Montpellier and Reims. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier 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 11h 30m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Montpellier and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Montpellier and Reims. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Reims

Transport options from Montpellier to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 35m
€205($205)
4 times a week748km (465 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 10m
€175($175)
every 4 hours763km (474 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
€225($225)
4 times a week926km (575 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train4h 30m
€215($215)
4 times a week945km (587 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€195($195)
4 times a week898km (558 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu4h 60m
€180($180)
4 times a week846km (526 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
€34($34)
twice a week896km (557 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand787km (489 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