There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Amiens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 46m€90–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amiensbus 712
8h 30m€28–65Drive 436.1 km
- Drive from Essen to Amienscar 436.1 km
4h 25m€67–96Fly, 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
6h 15m€134–346Train #2
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
6h 46m€90–204Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Essen Central Bus Station to Brussels Boulevard du Roi Albert IIbus FlixBus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Amiensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 54m
Essen to Amiens by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Amiens is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Amiens is to drive which takes 4h 25m 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 30m.
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 46m.
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 46m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 46m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.
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, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Amiens via Brussels-North train station in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–430
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Essen Central Bus Station to Brussels Boulevard du Roi Albert II
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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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 25m to drive from Essen to Amiens.
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