How to travel from Rennes to Reims, France

The distance between Rennes and Reims is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rennes 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 Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance482km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Reims

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Rennes and Reims is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Rennes and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Reims is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Reims. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes 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 2h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Rennes and Reims. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes 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 6h 45m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Rennes and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Reims. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train 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 Rennes and Reims. The distance is around 482km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Reims

Transport options from Rennes to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€205($205)
4 times a week467km (290 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€235($235)
4 times a week657km (408 miles)
Train
2h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours507km (315 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€24($24)
twice a week485km (301 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€65($65)
on demand482km (300 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