How to travel from Caen to Amiens, France

The distance between Caen and Amiens is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen to Amiens by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite and then to St Roch Somme.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance252km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Caen to Amiens by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Caen and Amiens is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Caen and Amiens by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Amiens is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Amiens. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rouen Rive Droite. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Caen and Amiens. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Caen and Amiens. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Caen and Amiens with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 3h 20m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Amiens. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Amiens. We recommend that you take the bus to Amiens. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Caen and Amiens. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Amiens is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

How do I get from Caen to Amiens

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Amiens

Transport options from Caen to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€44($44)
5 times a day277km (172 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€13($13)
every 20 mins246km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€46($46)
on demand252km (156 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