Taxi Reims → Charleville-Mézières
Your Reims → Charleville-Mézières transfer at €165–€200. 85 km via the A34 to the Ardennes.
A taxi between Reims and Charleville-Mézières costs between €165 and €200 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 85 kilometres and a journey time of from 70 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes A34, with no tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €260. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
85 km
Duration
1h10
Estimated price
€165–€200
Availability
24/7
Charleville-Mézières is the Ardennes prefecture, a city of art and history intimately linked to poet Arthur Rimbaud, born here in 1854. The Place Ducale, a 17th-century architectural jewel (1606-1612), is a replica of Paris's Place des Vosges designed by Clément Métezeau: its golden stone arcades, brick and slate pavilions and central fountain make it one of France's finest squares. The Rimbaud Museum, housed in the Old Mill on the banks of the Meuse, traces the life of the 'poet with wind-blown soles'. Every three years (next 2027), the World Puppet Theatre Festival draws 150,000 spectators. The city is the starting point for the Trans-Ardennes Greenway (85 km along the Meuse) and the gateway to the Ardennes forests, among France's wildest, steeped in legends of the Four Sons of Aymon and the horse Bayard.
Route
Route Reims → Charleville-Mézières
Your driver takes the A34 from Reims towards Charleville-Mézières. The motorway is entirely toll-free, a rarity in France. The road crosses the rolling Ardennes foothills, passing through Rethel (home of boudin blanc, a local speciality since the 17th century). You gradually enter the Ardennes with increasingly dense forests. Arrival at Charleville is through the Meuse valley, with the town tiered along both riverbanks. Allow 1h10 normally, 1h30 in traffic or winter weather. The A34 can be icy in winter — your driver adapts accordingly.
Main route: A34 — no tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Reims → Charleville-Mézières
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Reims → Charleville-Mézières route
The Place Ducale is Charleville's beating heart: enjoy a coffee under the arcades. The Rimbaud Museum (free) in the Old Mill is worth visiting — the original manuscripts and Rimbaud's extraordinary life story fascinate. Pass by Rimbaud's birthplace (12, rue Bérégovoy) and his grave at Mézières cemetery. The Grand Puppeteer, a giant automaton on Place Winston Churchill, performs every hour (free). The Trans-Ardennes Greenway (cycling, 85 km along the Meuse) is one of France's finest.
Tolls: no tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Reims → Charleville-Mézières
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€165–€200
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€190–€230
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€182–€220
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Reims to Charleville-Mézières?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TER Reims — Charleville-Mézières costs about €15 and takes 45 min (frequent direct trains). Flixbus costs €5-12 but takes 1h30. The TaxiNeo taxi at €165–€200 offers a direct 1h10 door-to-door journey with no tolls. For 3-4 passengers (€28-45/person), convenient with luggage or incompatible train schedules.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€165–€200
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€260
Ideal for families and groups
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Reims → Charleville-Mézières
How much is Reims — Charleville-Mézières?
€165–€200. Fixed guaranteed fare, no tolls. The Reims — Charleville-Mézières route covers about 85 km by road. Allow 70 minutes in light traffic and up to 90 minutes at peak hours. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €260. The usual route takes A34.
On the Reims — Charleville-Mézières route, is the A34 toll-free?
Yes, the A34 Reims — Charleville is entirely toll-free, a rarity in France. Allow 70 minutes in light traffic and up to 90 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €165 to €200, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €260.
On the Reims — Charleville-Mézières route, drop at Place Ducale?
Yes, driver drops you at your chosen address: Place Ducale, Rimbaud Museum, station, hotel. The price booked in advance ranges from €165 to €200, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €260. The usual route takes A34. Expect no tolls on this route.
On the Reims — Charleville-Mézières route, continue to Belgium?
Yes, Charleville is 20 km from the Belgian border. We also offer transfers to Givet or Sedan. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €260. The usual route takes A34. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
On the Reims — Charleville-Mézières route, is the A34 safe in winter?
The motorway can be icy. Your driver is equipped and adapts driving to winter conditions. The usual route takes A34. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
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