How to travel from Valence to Amiens, France

The distance between Valence and Amiens is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Valence 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 Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Amiens.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Amiens.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Amiens.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance703km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Amiens

There are several options for getting from Valence to Amiens by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Valence and Amiens is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Valence and Amiens by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Amiens is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Amiens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Amiens. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Valence and Amiens. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Valence and Amiens. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence 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 10h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Amiens. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Amiens. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Amiens. instead which will take 3h 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 Valence and Amiens. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Amiens is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Amiens

Transport options from Valence to Amiens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
€305($305)
every 20 mins790km (491 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€165($165)
every 20 mins666km (414 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€120($120)
4 times a day670km (416 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu4h 30m
€120($120)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€41($41)
once daily705km (438 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€125($125)
on demand703km (437 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