How to travel from Reims to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Reims to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reims to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $190.

Distance: 244 miles (394 km)

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$34

Average price

Cheapest

$111

Average price

$190

Average price

$155

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 20m

Average total duration

6h 50m

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30m

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4h 1m

Average total duration

3h 31m

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3h 5m

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1h 5m

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4h 44m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Air France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Reims to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $57.

This is compared to other travel options from Reims to Lyon:

A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reims to Lyon costing on average $148.

A bus is $460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reims to Lyon costing on average $518.

The fastest way to travel from Reims to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 44m.

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Reims and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reims to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 45m faster (2h 59m by train vs 4h 44m by car) and roughly $7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($148 vs $155). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Reims to Lyon

How to get from Reims to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Reims to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30485 · 50617
    7:05 PM8h25
    Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30485 · 50617
    7:05 PM8h25
    Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5486 · 5113+TER839712
    8:36 AM3h24
    Reims station
    12:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2750 · 6627
    4:15 PM3h39
    Reims station
    7:54 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2726 · 6617
    12:15 PM3h41
    Reims station
    3:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9890 · 9810+TER839650
    6:36 AM3h58
    Reims station
    10:34 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $1311One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50380 · 50107
    3:30 PM8h50
    Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51010 · 83133
    7:45 PM8h20
    Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV
    4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 PM8h15
    Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV
    2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS362 · OS353
    9:55 AM4h25
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    2:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS370 · OS353
    7:05 AM7h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    2:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2229 · LH2246
    12:00 PM20h50
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    8:50 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3951One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Reims to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reims to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Reims and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Reims to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $57.

This is compared to other travel options from Reims to Lyon:

A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reims to Lyon costing on average $148.

A bus is $460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reims to Lyon costing on average $518.

The fastest way to travel from Reims to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 44m.

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

The distance from Reims to Lyon is approximately 244 miles (394 km).
The average frequency per day from Reims to Lyon is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reims and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reims to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Reims station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reims to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Reims to Lyon:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Reims to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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