There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain Tgv
4h 26m€207–326Bus via Charleroi
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus N808
7h 4m€31–44Drive 276 km
- Drive from Aachen to Reimscar 276 km
3h 24m€51–73Train
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain Trn
5h 6m€115–226Bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus 181 / ...
9h 29m€44–71
Aachen to Reims by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Reims is to bus via Charleroi which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Reims is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Reims. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Saint Thomas via Charleroi Gare Centrale and Gare Champ. Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Reims. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Reims via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Aachen and Reims is 601 km. The road distance is 276 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Reims without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 26m and costs €200 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Aachen to Reims, including transfers.
Aachen to Reims bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Reims train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Reims is to train via Paris which takes 4h 26m and costs €200 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Charleroi, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Reims, France?
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Reims via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Saint Thomas via Charleroi Gare Centrale, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Gare Champ. Tgv in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €180–290
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Reims
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aachen station west to Charleroi Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Aachen to Reims bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Aachen to Reims train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Reims is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Aachen to Reims.
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