How to travel from Valence to Reims, France

The distance between Valence and Reims is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Reims.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Reims Rue du Général Estienne.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance591km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Reims

There are several options for getting from Valence 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 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Valence and Reims is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (302 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Valence and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Reims is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence 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 Valence and Reims. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Valence and Reims. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Valence and Reims. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Valence and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train 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 Valence and Reims. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Reims

Transport options from Valence to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
€225($225)
4 times a week632km (393 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 45m
€335($335)
twice daily995km (618 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€160($160)
every 20 mins690km (429 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu4h 5m
€205($205)
4 times a week647km (402 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€42($42)
twice a week706km (439 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine10h 50m
€25($25)
3 times a week719km (447 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€80($80)
on demand591km (367 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