How to travel from Chamonix to Amiens, France
The distance between Chamonix and Amiens is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Chamonix 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 Amiens → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train
Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Amiens.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
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5 similiar routes
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Train via Bellegarde
Take the train to Bellegarde then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Amiens.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Amiens.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€46($46)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Amiens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Amiens by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Chamonix and Amiens is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Chamonix and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Amiens is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Amiens. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Chamonix and Amiens. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Chamonix and Amiens. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Amiens. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Amiens. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport 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 Chamonix and Amiens. The distance is around 751km (466 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Amiens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 5 similar | 4h 5m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 752km (467 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 4h 10m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 634km (394 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 4h 35m | €190($190) | 5 times a day | 652km (405 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 4h 55m | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 866km (538 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | €145($145) | twice daily | 795km (494 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 10m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 925km (575 miles) |
Train via Bellegarde + 2 similar | 6h 45m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 722km (449 miles) |
| Train | 7h 10m | €130($130) | once daily | 722km (449 miles) |
| Train via Lausanne | 7h 40m | €175($175) | once daily | 796km (495 miles) |
Bus | 12h 25m | €46($46) | 5 times a week | 797km (495 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €135($135) | on demand | 751km (466 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.
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Amiens
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Amiens
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Amiens