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

The cheapest way to get from Reims to Aachen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reims to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Reims and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV and arriving at Aachen station west via Charleroi Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Reims and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Reims to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Reims to Aachen?

The distance between Reims and Aachen is 601 km. The road distance is 262.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Reims to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Reims to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims to Aachen bus from?

Reims to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.

Where do I catch the Reims to Aachen train from?

Reims to Aachen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.

Train or bus from Reims to Aachen?

The best way to get from Reims to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Reims to Aachen bus arrive?

Reims to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.

Where does the Reims to Aachen train arrive?

Reims to Aachen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Reims to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Aachen is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Reims to Aachen.

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

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Reims to Aachen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
4h 39m
€170–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Charleroi Gare Centralebus N845
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Aachen station westbus 820
6h 57m
€25–44
Drive 262.5 km
1. Drive from Reims to Aachencar 262.5 km
3h 49m
€41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Liège Guilleminsbus 181 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h 53m
€39–96

Reims to Aachen by train and foot

75Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.8 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Reims to Aachen Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Aachen station west via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Charleroi Gare Centrale in around 6h 57m.

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