How to Book the Train from Paris to Reims the Easy Way

by Nichole | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 | France

As a couple who speaks only a little French, navigating public transportation in a foreign country definitely felt a bit intimidating at first. We weren’t sure how we’d manage booking trains or understanding the system.

Thankfully, we discovered a super helpful website that took all the stress out of the process. Trainline made it simple and straightforward even for non-French speakers like us.

We used it to book our train from Paris to Reims with ease, and I’ve laid out a step-by-step guide below to help you do the same using our new favorite travel tool.

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Go to the Official Trainline Website

Trainline Website

My husband and I don’t speak French, so we were a bit nervous about navigating train stations during our recent trip to France.

Luckily, we discovered Trainline before we left, and it made the entire process much easier.

Trainline brings together real-time route information, ticket prices, and travel durations from over 270 rail and coach companies across 40 countries. Everything is in English and very user-friendly.

One feature we found especially helpful was the live travel updates, which included delays or changes to our itinerary.

We also appreciated that the app provided the exact platform number for each train, which made things much less stressful when we were at the station.

We used Trainline for three legs of our journey: Paris to Reims, Reims to Epernay, and Beaune to Chagny during our self-guided bike tour through the vineyards. Each trip went smoothly from start to finish.

Traveling from Paris to Reims, the Champagne Capital, was especially convenient. The high-speed train took only 45 minutes, while driving would have taken at least 1.5 hours without traffic.

There are several trains each day from Paris to Reims, with departures starting around 7:00 am and continuing until about 9:30 pm.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide based on how we booked our tickets using Trainline.

Step-by-Step: How to Book a Train to Reims

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Pick your depature and arrival station

How to Book a Train Ticket from Paris to Reims

Type in your departure and arrival train station

→ Type in Paris Gare de l’Est for your Departure Station.

→ Type in Reims Ville for your Arrival Station.

* Note: There is another arrival station just outside Reims called Champagne-Ardenne TGV. This is NOT the city center. Make sure you select Reims Ville. The Reims Ville train station is within WALKING distance of many of the top Reims attractions.

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Pick the date & time of your outbound train

Pick your date for train from Paris to Reims

Select your outbound train date and time

Select your “leave after” time

→ Click on the outbound train date.

→ This will bring up a calendar view. Select your exact date and your “leave after” time. Click done.

→ Click Find Times and Prices.

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Select the direct train

Select the high speed direct train from Paris to Reims

FYI: There are two trains available. Don’t pick the slower train, where you have to change trains and will take 30 minutes more.

→ Make sure you’ve selected the “train symbol” up top to show all available trains. There’s also a “coach” option if you prefer the bus.

→ Select the DIRECT TGV INOUI train which should only take 45 minutes.

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Ticket options: Standard vs. First class

Standard Ticket from Paris to Reims

First Class Ticket from Paris to Reims

You have two ticket options to choose from: Standard or First Class.

As noted in the screenshots above, there’s not a significant difference between First Class and Standard tickets.

First Class gives you the option of selecting your exact seat. If you are traveling as a couple, you have the option of selecting seats facing each other. It also offers a little more legroom and might be quieter.

→ Select the Standard ticket if there’s a big price difference.

→ Select the First Class ticket if it’s only a few euros more.

We chose a First Class ticket. See the photo below of the legroom you can expect.

First Class train ticket from Paris to Reims

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Seat options: Standard vs. First class

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Standard Ticket Seat Options

They select your seat with a Standard Ticket

Standard ticket: THEY select your seats

Standard Ticket: They show your carriage and seat number after they have selected it for you.

→ Once you select your Standard ticket, click “Continue” to show the carriage and seat number they selected for you.

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First Class Ticket Seat Options

Choose a seat on First Class ticket from Paris to Reims

Select Choose a Seat.

Choose a seat in First Class from Paris to Reims

Pick your exact seat.

→ Select “Choose a Seat” on your First Class ticket.

→ Pick your exact seat number.

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Add passenger information

Add passenger details for your train ticket.

→ Add your name, date of birth, and email address.

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Pay for your ticket to get your e-ticket

Pay for your train ticket and get an e-ticket

→ Pay for your ticket with Apple Pay, credit card, or PayPal.

→ Then get your e-ticket to use at the train station.

→ Book in advance because prices usually increase the closer you get to your departure date.

Ready to book? Let’s make it happen.

BOOK TICKET FROM PARIS TO REIMS

Best Things to Do in Reims

Reims is an easy and rewarding day trip from Paris, with plenty to see and do. For us, the highlights centered around incredible Champagne (Ruinart was a standout) and unforgettable food experiences.

Most of the main attractions are either within walking distance or just a short taxi ride from the train station, making it simple to explore without a car

Take a look at our top 7 must-dos in Reims, all based on the experiences my husband and I enjoyed most during our visit.

Final Thoughts

I hope this guide has helped you feel more confident about booking your train from Paris to Reims and navigating public transportation in France.

If you enjoy world-class Champagne and mouthwatering French cuisine, Reims is sure to win you over.

Happy travels and plenty of bubbles!

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