- Must visit
Palais du Tau
Former archbishops' palace beside the cathedral, displaying coronation treasures and works tied to the kings of France.
Cheapest price
$146
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Reims is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Reims will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Reims without transferring at least once.
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2743Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Reims among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Reims:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Reims costing on average $130 (€106).
Other travel options to Reims take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 29m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $130 (€106) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Reims trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9310+ 839921+ 839113 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 12:36 PM Reims station | 2 transfers | |
9310+ 2747 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h01 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 2743 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 2743 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h58 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 2747 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h58 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 2751 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h58 | 7:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9420+ 2743 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h31 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9320+ 2743 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h31 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9420+ 2747 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h31 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 2747 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 2743 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h01 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 2751 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h01 | 7:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9426+ 2743 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h32 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9426+ 2751 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h32 | 7:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9426+ 2747 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h32 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9334+ 2747 | 12:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h01 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9434+ 2743 | 12:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h01 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9334+ 2743 | 12:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h01 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 2743 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h31 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9438+ 2743 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h31 | 4:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 2747 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9874+ 839751 | 1:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h05 | 4:22 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9446+ 2747 | 2:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h58 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9446+ 2765 | 2:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h58 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9346+ 2747 | 2:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h58 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 2747 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h31 | 6:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 2765 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h31 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 2757 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h31 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9832 · 5480+ 839759 | 3:03 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h19 | 6:22 PM Reims station | 2 transfers | |
9356+ 2765 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h32 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9456+ 2751 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h32 | 7:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9456+ 2765 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h32 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9356+ 2757 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h32 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9456+ 2757 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h32 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9358+ 2757 | 4:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h01 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9358+ 2785+ 839767 | 4:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h09 | 8:22 PM Reims station | 2 transfers | |
9358+ 2765 | 4:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h01 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9462+ 2757 | 4:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h31 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9462+ 839767+ 2785 | 4:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h39 | 8:22 PM Reims station | 2 transfers | |
9462+ 2765 | 4:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 2765 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h58 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9464+ 2757 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h58 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 2757 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h58 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9464+ 2765 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h58 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9368+ 2757 | 5:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h32 | 9:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9368+ 2765 | 5:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h32 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9370+ 2765 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h01 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9470+ 2765 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h01 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9374+ 2765 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h32 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
9474+ 2765 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h32 | 10:14 PM Reims station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brussels to Reims run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€47) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Former archbishops' palace beside the cathedral, displaying coronation treasures and works tied to the kings of France.
Museum in the former royal abbey, with archaeology, medieval collections, military history, and Gallo-Roman finds linked to Reims' past.
Fine arts museum with paintings, drawings, and decorative arts spanning several centuries in the city center.
Reims' main central square and promenade, lined with shops and terraces, ideal for people-watching and evening walks.
Elegant square with a statue of Louis XV, offering a refined historic setting and attractive architecture.
Historic square over Roman remains, surrounded by cafés and heritage buildings, with the Cryptoportique below.
The region’s world-famous sparkling wine, produced around Reims using the traditional method and central to local identity and celebration.
Pink vanilla biscuits from Reims, traditionally dipped in Champagne; one of the city’s most iconic sweet specialties.
A pressed and cooked ham coated with breadcrumbs and often served with mustard; a classic charcuterie specialty from Reims.
A Michelin-starred Reims institution known for refined seasonal French cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting near the city center.
A well-regarded contemporary bistro offering creative French plates and a strong wine selection in a relaxed, modern setting.
A popular traditional-style restaurant and wine bar known for generous French cooking, regional products, and a warm, convivial atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Casual dining is accessible, while champagne houses and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Round up in cafés and taxis; hotel tips are optional.
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