How to travel from Orleans to Reims, France

The distance between Orleans and Reims is around 266km (165 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 Orleans 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 Paris Austerlitz and then to Reims.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Reims Rue du Général Estienne.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Reims

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Reims by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 45m. 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 €70 ($70).

The distance between Orleans and Reims is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Orleans and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Reims is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Reims. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Orleans and Reims. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Orleans and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Reims. 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 Orleans and Reims. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Orleans to Reims

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Reims

Transport options from Orleans to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€70($70)
every 4 hours277km (172 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz2h 10m
€70($70)
every 4 hours277km (172 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€19($19)
twice a week267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€36($36)
on demand266km (165 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Orleans and Reims

Train operators

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