How to travel from Carcassonne to Amiens, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Amiens is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Amiens by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train via Nimes

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Amiens.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance905km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Amiens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Carcassonne and Amiens is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (462 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Carcassonne and Amiens by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Amiens is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Amiens. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Amiens. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Carcassonne and Amiens. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Amiens. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Amiens. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Carcassonne and Amiens. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Amiens is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €355 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Amiens

Transport options from Carcassonne to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 60m
€355($355)
hourly786km (488 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 40m
€200($200)
hourly825km (513 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€215($215)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Train via Nimes + 2 similar
6h 15m
€165($165)
5 times a day1,027km (638 miles)
Train6h 20m
€185($185)
4 times a day1,021km (634 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz10h 50m
€140($140)
twice a week938km (583 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
€35($35)
once daily905km (562 miles)
Bus via Toulouse12h 55m
€55($55)
once daily920km (571 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand905km (562 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