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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Reims is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Reims is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Reims. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Reims via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Reims?

The distance between Cologne and Reims is 670 km. The road distance is 332.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Reims without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €180 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cologne to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Reims train from?

Cologne to Reims train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Reims?

The best way to get from Cologne to Reims is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €180 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Cologne to Reims train arrive?

Cologne to Reims train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Reims?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Reims is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cologne to Reims.

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

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Where can I stay near Reims?

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Cologne to Reims - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, 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
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain Tgv
5h 24m
€180–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationbus 011
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus N1335 / ...
9h 26m
€33–62
Drive 332.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Reimscar 332.7 km
4h 10m
€52–76
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
5h 47m
€120–238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-Lamberttrain S41
3. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Charleroi - Sud to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
8h 17m
€65–116

Cologne to Reims by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Reims via Paris Gare Du Nord and Paris Est in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Reims via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Trier central train station, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 9h 26m.

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