The average train between Essen and Amiens takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Amiens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Amiens. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Amiens at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 38m • 4 changes




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6h 38m • 4 changes
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16h 38m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Amiens. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Amiens station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Essen to Amiens train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Amiens train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Amiens station.
Book your Essen to Amiens train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Amiens is 374.3 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Amiens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 2m.