How to travel from Orleans to Amiens, France

The distance between Orleans and Amiens is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

👋 Also check out AmiensOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Amiens.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Amiens by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Orleans and Amiens is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Orleans and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Amiens is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Amiens. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Amiens. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF run train services between Orleans and Amiens. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Orleans and Amiens. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans 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 4h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Amiens. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Amiens. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Orleans and Amiens. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

How do I get from Orleans to Amiens

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Amiens

Transport options from Orleans to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€41($41)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€21($21)
once daily266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€48($48)
on demand268km (167 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