
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 flight as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a flight costs an average of £328.
Distance: 462 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£328 Average Price | £60 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Paris:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Paris costing on average £60.
A coach is £281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Paris costing on average £328.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Coach takes on average 12h 53m.
You'll arrive about 4h 29m sooner (2h 58m by flight vs 7h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £328 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Paris from Cheltenham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Paris is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.



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The most popular day trips by bus from Paris are Reims, Versailles, Lille, Rouen 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.

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.

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.

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 Cheltenham to Paris:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Paris costing on average £60.
A coach is £281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Paris costing on average £328.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Coach takes on average 12h 53m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Paris as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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