
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 Gravesend to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, while a flight costs an average of £310.
Distance: 320 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£215 Average Price | £310 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Paris:
A coach is £148 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Paris costing on average £215.
A coach is £243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gravesend to Paris costing on average £310.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Coach takes on average 10h 8m.
You'll arrive about 3h 17m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 5h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £215 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Paris from Gravesend by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Gravesend 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 Gravesend to Paris:
A coach is £148 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Paris costing on average £215.
A coach is £243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gravesend to Paris costing on average £310.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Coach takes on average 10h 8m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Paris as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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