How to travel from Rouen to Reims, France

The distance between Rouen and Reims is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rouen 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 St Lazare and then to Reims.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Reims

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Reims by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Rouen and Reims is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Rouen 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 Rouen to Reims is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen 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 Rouen and Reims. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Magenta and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Rouen and Reims. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen 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 4h 40m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Rouen and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Reims. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Rouen and Reims. The distance is around 280km (174 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 Rouen to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Reims

Transport options from Rouen to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€73($73)
every 4 hours288km (179 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
€19($19)
twice a week283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€38($38)
on demand280km (174 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