The average train between Folkestone and Germany takes 12h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Germany. 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 twice daily between Folkestone and Germany. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 1:58 PM which arrives into Germany at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 12h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Germany. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Germany station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
Folkestone to Germany train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Germany train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.
The distance between Folkestone and Germany is 647.3 km. The road distance is 1,258 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 12h 20m.