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How to get fromFolkestone to Annecyby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car train, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain train Tgv
    8h 47m
    €314–517

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 15m
    €65–108

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Albertvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus Y51
    12h 52m
    €313–504

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Annecycar car
    8h 34m
    €258–318

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Annecycar car
    9h 42m
    €153–274

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 25m
    €132–347

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 17m
    €113–319

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    €138–373

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    4. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 15m
    €114–295

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 16m
    €121–395

Folkestone to Annecy by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,139.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Annecy, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Annecy via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Annecy - Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 15m.

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