How to travel from Amiens to Lyon, France

The distance between Amiens and Lyon is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amiens to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance600km (373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Amiens and Lyon is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Amiens and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Trenitalia and Swiss Railways run train services between Amiens and Lyon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amiens and Lyon. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Amiens and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amiens and Lyon. The distance is around 600km (373 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Lyon

Transport options from Amiens to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€105($105)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
€155($155)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly3h 25m
€285($285)
every 2 hours717km (445 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€37($37)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand600km (373 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon