Day trip from Köln to Reims
Reims lies 279 km (173 mi) south-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (173 mi) apart, Reims is a realistic day trip from Köln: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
| Köln | Reims | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 1 million | 196,565 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 51051 CEDEX–51886 CEDEX 3 |
What changes when you arrive in Reims
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
What to see in Reims
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Palace of Tau | 80,110 | 2022 |
| Museum of Fine Arts of Reims | 42,423 | 2019 |
| Musée Saint-Remi | 23,741 | 2018 |
| Planétarium de Reims | 19,512 | 2013 |
| Musée Le Vergeur | 10,552 | 2019 |
| Departmental archives of Marne | 687 | 2019 |
The busiest is Palace of Tau at 80,110 visitors in 2022. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims; Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars; Royal abbey of Saint-Remi.
Where to book tours and tickets in Reims
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Staying in Reims
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Common questions
How far is Reims from Köln?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Köln; by road roughly 340 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Reims by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln 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.