How to travel from La Rochelle to Amiens, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Amiens is around 596km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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.

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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Amiens.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance596km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Amiens

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Amiens by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between La Rochelle and Amiens is around 596km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from La Rochelle and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Amiens is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Amiens. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Amiens. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 La Rochelle and Amiens. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle 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 9h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Amiens. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 La Rochelle and Amiens. The distance is around 596km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Amiens

Transport options from La Rochelle to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€105($105)
every 4 hours600km (373 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 10m
€225($225)
4 times a day683km (424 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 5m
€235($235)
every 4 hours896km (557 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 30m
€240($240)
4 times a day792km (492 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 30m
€29($29)
once daily616km (383 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère10h 50m
€31($31)
3 times a week696km (432 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€105($105)
on demand596km (371 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