How to travel from Nimes to Amiens, France

The distance between Nimes and Amiens is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Nimes 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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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Amiens.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Nimes 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 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Nimes and Amiens is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (430 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Nimes and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Amiens is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes 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 Nimes and Amiens. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Amiens. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Nimes and Amiens. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes 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 12hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nimes and Amiens. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Nimes and Amiens. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Transport options from Nimes to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
€185($185)
once daily1,070km (665 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 15m
€245($245)
once daily907km (563 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane4h 30m
€135($135)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 30m
€235($235)
once daily937km (582 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€225($225)
hourly833km (518 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€170($170)
5 times a week862km (536 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€135($135)
5 times a day822km (511 miles)
Train via Arras5h 20m
€150($150)
5 times a week919km (571 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€46($46)
once daily850km (528 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€155($155)
on demand849km (528 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