Going from Paris to Reims by train means taking a direct TGV INOUI from Paris Est, also known as Gare de l'Est, to Reims-Centre station. From Reims, TER regional trains continue to Épernay and Châlons-en-Champagne.
The short answer
The fastest direct TGV INOUI from Paris Est reaches Reims-Centre in 46 minutes, over 149 km. SNCF Connect lists 13 trains a day between Paris and Reims, from 7:47 a.m. to 9:28 p.m., with tickets from €15 ($16).
Reims-Centre station is in the city center.
Your options
| Option | From | To | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct TGV INOUI | Paris Est | Reims-Centre | 46 min | 0 |
| TGV plus TER | Paris Est | Reims, via Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 1h00–1h41 | 1 |
| TGV from the airport | Paris Roissy (Charles de Gaulle) | Reims | 30 min | — |
| Car | Paris | Reims, on the A4-E50 | — | — |
Direct TGV INOUI
Direct TGV INOUI trains leave from Paris Est and arrive at Reims-Centre. The fastest takes 46 minutes. Across all trains on the route, the average trip is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Fares start at €15 ($16). Book on SNCF Connect.
TGV with a TER connection
Some trips from Paris Est change at Champagne-Ardenne TGV station, in Bezannes, onto a TER regional train for the last leg into Reims.
From Charles de Gaulle airport
Reims is 30 minutes by TGV from Paris Roissy (Charles de Gaulle) international airport.
By car
Reims sits on the A4-E50 highway, which runs from Paris to Strasbourg, and the city has six exits. Three P+R park-and-ride lots stand at the entrance to the city.
From the station into town
The Promenades and the Patte d'Oie park are a few minutes' walk from Reims-Centre station. Tram line A stops at Gare Centre, across from the station near the square Colbert.
At Champagne-Ardenne TGV, take tram line B. It runs between Bezannes Gare Champagne TGV and Reims Neufchâtel and stops at Reims-Centre station, the same stop as line A.
Grand Reims Mobilités runs the city's trams, buses and a 100% electric city shuttle.
The Reims Tourist Office is at 6 rue Rockefeller, on the corner of the cathedral square and rue Chanzy. A second tourist information point stands on the forecourt of Reims-Centre station. For the city itself, see Reims.
Onward trains and rail passes
The TER Ligne des Bulles links Reims with Épernay. TER regional trains also run from Reims to Châlons-en-Champagne, and most of them accept bicycles on board.
For a group, the Pass Groupe Week-end costs €40 ($43) a day for 2 to 5 people. It covers unlimited trains on the fluo Grand Est network on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
The Carte Fluo costs €30 ($32) and is valid for 1 year. It gives a 50% reduction on TER fluo tickets in the Grand Est region and on certain trips to Paris Est.
For the wider region, see Champagne.
Before you go
- Reims has two stations. Make sure your ticket goes to Reims-Centre in the city and not to Champagne-Ardenne TGV in Bezannes, which is linked to Reims by tram.
- Look at the number of changes before you book. Trips that change at Champagne-Ardenne TGV onto a TER take 1 hour to 1 hour 41 minutes, against 46 minutes on the direct TGV INOUI.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Reims?
The fastest direct TGV INOUI from Paris Est reaches Reims-Centre in 46 minutes. The average across all trains on the route is 1 hour 10 minutes, and trips that change at Champagne-Ardenne TGV onto a TER take 1 hour to 1 hour 41 minutes.
How much is a train ticket from Paris to Reims?
Tickets from Paris to Reims start at €15 ($16) on SNCF Connect. The Carte Fluo costs €30 ($32) for 1 year and gives a 50% reduction on TER fluo tickets in the Grand Est region and on certain trips to Paris Est.
Which Paris station do trains to Reims leave from?
Direct TGV INOUI trains to Reims leave from Paris Est, also known as Gare de l'Est. SNCF Connect lists 13 trains a day between Paris and Reims, with the first at 7:47 a.m. and the last at 9:28 p.m.
Can I take the train from Charles de Gaulle airport to Reims?
Yes. Reims is 30 minutes by TGV from Paris Roissy (Charles de Gaulle) international airport. If your train stops at Champagne-Ardenne TGV in Bezannes, tram line B runs from there to Reims-Centre station.
