There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Reims by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
- Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
4h 48m€80–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Reims Central Train Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
7h€19–29Drive 385.2 km
- Drive from Basel to Reimscar 385.2 km
4h 51m€66–95Fly, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain
5h 38m€106–328Bus via Mulhouse
- Take the bus from Mulhouse to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 14m€56–85
Basel to Reims by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Reims is to bus which costs €19 - €29 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Reims is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Reims Central Train Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Reims. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at St Thomas via Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf and Gare Champ. Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Basel and Reims is 462 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Reims without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Basel to Reims, including transfers.
Basel to Reims bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.
Basel to Reims train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Reims is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Reims, France?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to St Thomas via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Champagne-Ardenne, and Gare Champ. Tgv in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Reims Central Train Station once a week. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €65–90
- 1st Class
- €90–120
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Reims Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Mulhouse to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Reims bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Reims Central Train Station.
Basel to Reims train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Reims is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Basel to Reims.
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