How to travel from Calais to Amiens, France

The distance between Calais and Amiens is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Calais to Amiens by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Calais to Amiens by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Calais and Amiens is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Calais and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Amiens is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Amiens. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Calais and Amiens with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Calais and Amiens. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Calais and Amiens. We recommend that you drive to Amiens. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Calais and Amiens. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Amiens

Transport options from Calais to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€26($26)
every 3 hours163km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€28($28)
on demand156km (97 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