Driving from Charleroi to Reims
Reims lies 131 km (81 mi) south of Charleroi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h without stops, over roughly 160 km (99 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Charleroi | Reims | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | France |
| Population | 200,132 | 196,565 |
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 6000 | 51051 CEDEX–51886 CEDEX 3 |
What changes when you arrive in Reims
Crossing from Belgium into France: the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book car hire from Charleroi to Reims
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Staying in Reims
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Common questions
How far is Reims from Charleroi?
131 km (81 mi) in a straight line, south of Charleroi; by road roughly 160 km (99 mi).
How long does it take to get from Charleroi to Reims by car?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Charleroi and Reims?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Reims?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.