How to travel from Nantes to Reims, France

The distance between Nantes and Reims is around 508km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nantes 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 Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Reims.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Reims Champagne Ardenne TGV.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance516km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Reims

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Nantes and Reims is around 508km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nantes and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Reims. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Nantes and Reims. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Reims Champagne Ardenne TGV. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Reims. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Nantes and Reims. The distance is around 516km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Reims

Transport options from Nantes to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 5m
€210($210)
every 20 mins508km (315 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train3h 30m
€210($210)
once daily863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€245($245)
every 20 mins617km (383 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 15m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,208km (750 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€120($120)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV4h 20m
€100($100)
once daily571km (355 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€39($39)
4 times a week615km (382 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€70($70)
on demand516km (320 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