There are 4 ways to get from Reims to Lille by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
5h 18m€148–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Brussels-North train stationbus N845
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N837 / ...
8h 27m€26–47Drive 274.3 km
- Drive from Reims to Lillecar 274.3 km
3h 32m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
6h 46m€99–165
Reims to Lille by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Lille is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Lille. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Brussels-North train station and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Lille. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Herentals via Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Reims and Lille is 540 km. The road distance is 274.3 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 18m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Reims to Lille, including transfers.
Reims to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.
Reims to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
The best way to get from Reims to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 5h 18m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Lille, Belgium?
You can take a train from Reims to Lille Eikenlaan via Paris Est, Paris Nord, Anvers-Central, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Lille Gierlebaan via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Brussels-North train station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Reims to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Reims to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Lille is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Reims to Lille.
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