How to travel from Arcachon to Amiens, France

The distance between Arcachon and Amiens is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon to Amiens 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 to Pessac Alouette, plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Amiens.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Amiens by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Amiens is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 639km (397 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Arcachon and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Amiens is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Amiens. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Amiens. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Amiens is Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Amiens. Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Arcachon and Amiens. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Amiens

Transport options from Arcachon to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€135($135)
every 2 hours890km (553 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€200($200)
hourly741km (461 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane5h 20m
€165($165)
every 4 hours998km (620 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane5h 35m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,039km (645 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€120($120)
twice a week731km (454 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€56($56)
once daily775km (482 miles)
Train and Bus10h 30m
€51($51)
every 20 mins777km (483 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€140($140)
on demand787km (489 miles)

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Airports near Amiens

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

BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Amiens
LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Amiens
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Amiens