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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims
An excellent fine arts museum with paintings, drawings and decorative arts from the 15th to 20th centuries in the former Saint-Denis Abbey.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
5 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
5 h 41 m
Buses on 08 Sept
8
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lille to Reims is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Reims will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 8 buses from Lille to Reims, including 8 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Reims among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 169 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lille to Reims:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Reims costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Reims take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 57m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Reims coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h20 | 1:05 Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 8 September | |||||
![]() | 2:05 Lille | 6h00 | 8:05 Reims | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:05 Lille | 6h20 | 14:25 Reims | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Lille | 7h15 | 17:15 Reims | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Lille | 7h05 | 17:35 Reims | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:35 Lille | 6h45 | 18:20 Reims | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Lille to Reims run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 21:05. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 21:05 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Reims by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reims, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Reims buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Reims bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
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