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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Reims is to bus which costs €60 - €200 and takes 14h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Reims is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Reims. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Reims via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Reading to Reims?

The distance between Reading and Reims is 655 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Reims without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Reading to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Reims train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Reims?

The best way to get from Reading to Reims is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €120 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 14h 49m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Reims?

Reims is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:22 AM in Reading and 11:22 AM in Reims.

Where does the Reading to Reims train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Reims?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Reims.

Reading to Reims - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car 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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to ReimsTgv
6h 3m
€123–448
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
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 / ...
14h 49m
€64–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
8h 36m
€95–441
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Reims
4h 59m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
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
6h 25m
€120–363
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Reims
6h 1m
€108–153
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
6h 59m
€88–262
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Reims
7h 24m
€104–284

Reading to Reims by train, subway, and foot

53Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Reims, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Reims via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Reims via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 14h 49m.

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