What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Reims?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Reims is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Reims?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Reims is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Reims?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Reims station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Reims. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Reims via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Reims?

The distance between Cologne and Reims is 670 km. The road distance is 332.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Reims without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Reims without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €220 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Reims?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cologne to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Reims bus from?

Cologne to Reims bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Reims train from?

Cologne to Reims train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Reims?

The best way to get from Cologne to Reims is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Reims bus arrive?

Cologne to Reims bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Reims train arrive?

Cologne to Reims train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Reims?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Reims is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cologne to Reims.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Reims?

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Where can I stay near Reims?

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain Tgv
5h 6m
€228–368
Drive 332.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Reimscar 332.7 km
4h 9m
€54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 40m
€55–87
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain
6h 7m
€142–350
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain Trn
5h 42m
€110–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Düsseldorf Hbftrain S11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus 181 / ...
11h 3m
€56–108

Cologne to Reims by train and foot

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Distance: 670.2 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Reims, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Reims via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Reims via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station, Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 9h 40m.

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