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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Reims is to bus which costs €35 - €150 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Reims is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Reims. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Reims via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Reims?

The distance between Cardiff and Reims is 830 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Reims without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €150 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Cardiff to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Reims train from?

Cardiff to Reims train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Reims?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Reims is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €150 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 16h 27m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Reims?

Reims is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:40 AM in Cardiff and 8:40 AM in Reims.

Where does the Cardiff to Reims train arrive?

Cardiff to Reims train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Reims?

There are 239+ hotels available in Reims.

Cardiff to Reims - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to ReimsTgv
7h 10m
€153–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV090 / ...
16h 27m
€35–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Reims
6h 50m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
6h 50m
€77–282
Bus via St Thomas
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV090 / ...
16h 40m
€39–138
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Reims
7h 52m
€140–204
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)CWL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
8h 59m
€128–479
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
7h 53m
€110–389
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
7h 43m
€158–486
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
8h 47m
€122–396
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
8h 24m
€119–381

Cardiff to Reims by train, subway, and foot

54Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 830.1 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Reims, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Reims via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Reims via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 16h 27m.

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