How to travel from Besançon to Amiens, France

The distance between Besançon and Amiens is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon 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.

👋 Also check out AmiensBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Amiens.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Amiens by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Besançon and Amiens is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Besançon and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Amiens is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Amiens. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Amiens. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Besançon and Amiens. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

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

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Amiens. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 6h 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 Besançon and Amiens. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Amiens

Transport options from Besançon to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€95($95)
every 20 mins509km (316 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville3h 60m
€100($100)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 15m
€180($180)
4 times a day823km (511 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€34($34)
once daily548km (340 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€100($100)
on demand552km (343 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