How to travel from Lyon to Amiens, France

The distance between Lyon and Amiens is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon 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 AmiensLyon if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Amiens.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance600km (373 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Amiens by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Lyon and Amiens is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lyon and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Amiens is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Amiens. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TGV inOui, Trenitalia, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Amiens. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Lyon and Amiens. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Amiens. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Amiens. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Lyon and Amiens. The distance is around 600km (373 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Lyon to Amiens

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Amiens

Transport options from Lyon to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€290($290)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€145($145)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€325($325)
every 4 hours742km (461 miles)
Train
3h 20m
€105($105)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€37($37)
once daily601km (374 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand600km (373 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Amiens

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