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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Reims is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Reims is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Reims?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Reims. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Reims. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Reims via Koeln Hbf and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Reims?

The distance between Essen and Reims is 753 km. The road distance is 390.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Reims without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €180 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Essen to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Reims bus from?

Essen to Reims bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Reims train from?

Essen to Reims train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Reims?

The best way to get from Essen to Reims is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €180 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Essen to Reims bus arrive?

Essen to Reims bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.

Where does the Essen to Reims train arrive?

Essen to Reims train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Reims?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Reims is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Essen to Reims.

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

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Where can I stay near Reims?

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain Tgv
6h 54m
€184–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus 181 / ...
9h 57m
€44–69
Drive 390.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Reimscar 390.1 km
4h 15m
€61–88
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain
5h 42m
€137–360

Essen to Reims by train and foot

77Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.7 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Reims via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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