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

The cheapest way to get from Reims to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reims to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Reims and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Reims to Essen. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Reims to Essen?

The distance between Reims and Essen is 753 km. The road distance is 375.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Reims to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €80 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Reims to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims to Essen train from?

Reims to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.

Train or bus from Reims to Essen?

The best way to get from Reims to Essen is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Reims to Essen train arrive?

Reims to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Reims to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Essen is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Reims to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2274+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Reims to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Reims to Paris EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
6h 7m
€80–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Essen central train station180
10h 22m
€43–63
Drive 375.2 km
1. Drive from Reims to Essen375.2 km
4h 37m
€59–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
5h 28m
€127–381

Reims to Essen by train and foot

11Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.8 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Reims to Essen Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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