How to travel from Reims to Belfort, France

The distance between Reims and Belfort is around 371km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reims to Belfort by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BelfortReims if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Chalons En Champagne and then to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then Epinal and then to Belfort.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Reims to Belfort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Reims and Belfort is around 371km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Reims and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Belfort is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Belfort. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chalons En Champagne. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Belfort. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 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 Reims and Belfort. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF and Epinal. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Les Courriers de l'Aube, FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Reims and Belfort. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Chalons En Champagne and then to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Reims and Belfort. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

How do I get from Reims to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Belfort

Transport options from Reims to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€56($56)
6 times a week371km (230 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€36($36)
5 times a week393km (244 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€69($69)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort