The average train between Nice and Folkestone takes 11h 44m and the fastest train takes 10h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 times a day between Nice and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 4:58 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Folkestone station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
Nice to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Nice to Folkestone train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Folkestone is 939.4 km. The road distance is 1,537 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 53m.