
Day trip from Paris to Reims by bus
Why visit Reims for the day?
Reims is best known for its cathedral and its long connection with champagne production. Roman heritage and a compact centre give the city a grand but approachable feel.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alixan to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 coach costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £426.
Distance: 477 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£75 Average Price | £426 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Alixan to Paris, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alixan to Paris:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alixan to Paris costing on average £75.
A coach is £395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alixan to Paris costing on average £426.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Coach takes on average 7h 41m.
The journey is about 3h 16m faster (2h 24m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly £8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£75 vs £83). 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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The most popular day trips by bus from Paris are Reims, Versailles, Rouen, Lille and Orléans. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Paris on Omio.

Reims is best known for its cathedral and its long connection with champagne production. Roman heritage and a compact centre give the city a grand but approachable feel.

Versailles is known for the Palace of Versailles and its grand royal setting. Beyond the palace, the town has elegant streets, a lively market and a distinctly historic atmosphere.

Rouen is known for its medieval centre, timber-framed houses and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Set on the Seine, it also carries the history of Joan of Arc and a strong artistic legacy.

Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.

Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.
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This is compared to other travel options from Alixan to Paris:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alixan to Paris costing on average £75.
A coach is £395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alixan to Paris costing on average £426.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
Coach takes on average 7h 41m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alixan and Paris as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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