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 - €160 and takes 16h 39m.

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 47m and costs €80 - €300.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 15m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 16h 39m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Reims?

Reims is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:24 PM in Cardiff and 2:24 PM 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 1341+ hotels available in Reims.

Cardiff to Reims - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 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 15m
€165–522
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 39m
€36–151
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 47m
€83–300
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 / ...
17h 21m
€42–145
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
€139–197
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 56m
€115–354
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 46m
€160–482
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 50m
€122–400
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 27m
€127–387

Cardiff to Reims by train, subway, and foot

54Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 830.1 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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 15m. 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 39m.

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