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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Reims is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Reims is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Reims. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Reims via Frankfurt, Strasbourg and Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Mainz to Reims?

The distance between Mainz and Reims is 407 km. The road distance is 394 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Reims without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Mainz to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Reims train from?

Mainz to Reims train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Reims?

The best way to get from Mainz to Reims is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Mainz to Reims train arrive?

Mainz to Reims train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Reims?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Reims is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Mainz to Reims.

Where can I stay near Reims?

There are 135+ hotels available in Reims.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Reims by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVN90 / ...
6h 10m
€34–46
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Champagne-ArdenneTgv
6h 30m
€93–283
Drive 394 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Reims394 km
3h 25m
€61–88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Bus Station to Reims Central Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
7h 22m
€39–56

Mainz to Reims by bus and subway

12Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Reims via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 6h 30m.

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