How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Reims, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Reims is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Place Jollan de Clerville and then to Reims Central Train Station.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Reims Champagne Ardenne TGV.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance572km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Reims

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Reims is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Reims is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Reims. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place Jollan de Clerville and Le Cardo. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Lila Loire-Atlantique and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Reims. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Saint-Nazaire and Reims. The distance is around 572km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€215($215)
every 20 mins571km (355 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4hrs
€230($230)
every 20 mins680km (422 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours599km (373 miles)
Train via Nantes5hrs
€110($110)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€25($25)
6 times a week692km (430 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 30m
€45($45)
5 times a week679km (422 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand572km (356 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