What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Folkestone is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Aachen to Folkestone?

The distance between Aachen and Folkestone is 396 miles.

How do I travel from Aachen to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Aachen to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Folkestone bus from?

Aachen to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Folkestone train from?

Aachen to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Aachen to Folkestone is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Aachen to Folkestone bus arrive?

Aachen to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Aachen and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Aachen. It is currently 1:46 AM in Aachen and 12:46 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Aachen to Folkestone train arrive?

Aachen to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Aachen to Folkestone - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 6m
£118–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
8h 9m
£17–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
6h 50m
£32–50
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aachen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
4h 2m
Train, bus via Welkenraedt
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to Brussels-NordIc
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
7h 39m
£23–36
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aachen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
5h 12m
£79–112

Aachen to Folkestone by train

64Weekly Trains

6h 6mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393.5 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Folkestone Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 8h 9m.

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