The average train between Germany and Folkestone takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Folkestone. 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 3 times a day between Germany and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Germany to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Folkestone station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
Germany to Folkestone train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Germany to Folkestone train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Germany to Folkestone train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Germany and Folkestone is 647.3 km. The road distance is 1,258 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Folkestone Central via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 12h 32m.