
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 Leverkusen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £117 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £117, while a flight costs an average of £422.
Distance: 411 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£422 Average Price | £117 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Leverkusen to Paris, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leverkusen to Paris:
A train is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leverkusen to Paris costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 52m.
You'll arrive about 3h 5m sooner (2h 52m by flight vs 5h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £422 compared to roughly £85 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 Leverkusen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leverkusen to Paris is by taking a train 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, 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 Leverkusen to Paris:
A train is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leverkusen to Paris costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 52m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leverkusen and Paris as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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