How to travel from Metz to Amiens, France

The distance between Metz and Amiens is around 363km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Metz to Amiens by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Amiens.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Bus

Take the bus to Amiens.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance363km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Metz to Amiens by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Metz and Amiens is around 363km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Metz and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Amiens is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Amiens. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est and Paris Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Amiens. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Metz and Amiens. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Amiens with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Amiens. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Amiens. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Metz and Amiens. The distance is around 363km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Metz to Amiens

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Amiens

Transport options from Metz to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€86($86)
every 20 mins444km (276 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€26($26)
4 times a week477km (296 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€66($66)
on demand363km (226 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