How far is Reims from Cologne?

Reims and Cologne are 174 miles (281 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reims to Cologne?

Most of the buses traveling from Reims to Cologne leave from Champagne-Ardenne TGV and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Flora and Botanical Garden, Historic Town Hall, Volksgarten, Cologne Cathedral and Roman Praetorium.

Bus Reims to Cologne from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Reims to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45pm	Champagne-Ardenne TGV	13h 50m	12:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Champagne-Ardenne TGV	10h 40m	6:25am	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Champagne-Ardenne TGV	10h 45m	6:30am	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Champagne-Ardenne TGV	11h 15m	5:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Champagne-Ardenne TGV	9h 40m	3:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Reims to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $168	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Reims and Cologne?

Stops in Reims

A
Champagne-Ardenne TGV
Rue Frédéric-Passy, 51430 Bezannes, France
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B
Rue du Général Estienne - Rheims
Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France
C
Boulevard Roederer
Rue Verrier, 51100 Europe - Chemin Vert, , France
D
Gare Routière de Rheims - Arrêt STDM
1 Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France
E
Rheims Rue André Pingat
Rheims,, France

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reims to Cologne by bus

How far is Reims from Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reims to Cologne?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$31

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$31

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The cheapest trip from Reims to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reims to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $54 for a bus ticket from Reims to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-27.