There are 5 ways to get from Reims to Aachen by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
4h 33m€208–329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Charleroi Gare Centralebus N808
- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Aachen station westbus 820
7h 20m€29–43Drive 276.9 km
- Drive from Reims to Aachencar 276.9 km
3h 27m€51–74Train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
5h 22m€103–216Train #2
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 59m€113–226
Reims to Aachen by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Aachen is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Saint Thomas and arriving at Aachen station west via Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Charleroi Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Reims and Aachen is 601 km. The road distance is 276.9 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Aachen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 33m and costs €200 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Reims to Aachen, including transfers.
Reims to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
Reims to Aachen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
The best way to get from Reims to Aachen is to train via Paris which takes 4h 33m and costs €200 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a train from Reims to Aachen Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Thomas to Aachen station west via Gare Champ. Tgv, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Charleroi Gare Centrale in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €180–290
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Charleroi Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Reims to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Reims to Aachen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Aachen is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Reims to Aachen.
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