Day trip from Brussels to Amiens
Amiens lies 180 km (112 mi) south-west of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 180 km (112 mi) apart, Amiens is a realistic day trip from Brussels: about 2 h 55 min each way by road.
| Brussels | Amiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | France |
| Population | 1 million | 143,086 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
What changes when you arrive in Amiens
Crossing from Belgium into France: the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
What to see in Amiens
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo d'Amiens | 78,870 | 2001 |
| Musée de Picardie | 10,954 | 2017 |
| Hotel de Berny Museum | 475 | 2006 |
The busiest is Zoo d'Amiens at 78,870 visitors in 2001. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Notre-Dame d'Amiens.
Where to book tours and tickets in Amiens
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Staying in Amiens
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Common questions
How far is Amiens from Brussels?
180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brussels; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Amiens by road?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Amiens?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Amiens?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.