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How to get fromEssen to Amiensby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Amiens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain train Ter
    6h 1m
    €170–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N1387 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amiensbus bus 712
    9h 30m
    €42–63

  3. Drive  436.1 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Amienscar car 436.1 km
    4h 23m
    €82–119

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane DUS - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Amienstrain train
    5h 58m
    €153–348

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain train Ter
    6h 41m
    €138–265

  6. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain train Ter
    6h 47m
    €162–258

Essen to Amiens by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Amiens via Brussels-North train station in around 9h 30m.

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