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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Reims is to bus which costs €28 - €90 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Reims is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Reims. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Reims via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Reims?

The distance between Essen and Reims is 733 km. The road distance is 390.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Reims without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Essen to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Reims train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Reims?

The best way to get from Essen to Reims is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €90 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Essen to Reims train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Reims?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Reims is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Essen to Reims.

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

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Where can I stay near Reims?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Reims.

Essen to Reims - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Reims by train (Eurostar, 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
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to ReimsTgv
6h 39m
€118–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV180
9h 56m
€28–87
Drive 390.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Reims390.1 km
4h 16m
€61–88
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
5h 59m
€128–388

Essen to Reims by train and foot

13Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 732.6 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Reims via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV once daily. Tickets cost €26–85 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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