How to travel from Reims to Lyon, France

The distance between Reims and Lyon is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Reims to Lyon by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Reims to Lyon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Reims and Lyon is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Reims and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Lyon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reims and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 489km (304 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 Reims to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Reims to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Lyon

Transport options from Reims to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€185($185)
5 times a day558km (347 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, Fly3h 40m
€325($325)
twice daily919km (571 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€135($135)
every 4 hours541km (336 miles)
Train via Dijon5h 40m
€270($270)
4 times a week500km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€66($66)
on demand489km (304 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon