There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Amiens by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
6h 2m€134–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amiensbus 712
8h 20m€39–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Amiensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 19m€68–133Drive 436.1 km
- Drive from Essen to Amienscar 436.1 km
4h 23m€67–97Fly, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amienstrain
5h 59m€151–367Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
6h 42m€122–261
Essen to Amiens by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Amiens is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Amiens is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Amiens. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Amiens via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Amiens. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amiens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Essen and Amiens is 535 km. The road distance is 436.1 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Amiens without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Essen to Amiens, including transfers.
Essen to Amiens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Amiens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Amiens is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Amiens, France?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Amiens via Brussels-North train station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Amiens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Essen to Amiens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Amiens is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Essen to Amiens.
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