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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Bern. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Bern via Dover and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Bern. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Bern?

The distance between Folkestone and Bern is 1189 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bern without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Folkestone to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bern bus from?

Folkestone to Bern bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bern train from?

Folkestone to Bern train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Bern?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bern is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 15h 32m.

Where does the Folkestone to Bern bus arrive?

Folkestone to Bern bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 10:10 PM in Folkestone and 11:10 PM in Bern.

Where does the Folkestone to Bern train arrive?

Folkestone to Bern train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 358+ hotels available in Bern.

Folkestone to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Bern by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, train, plane, 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 50m
CHF 278–529
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus FlixBus N506 / ...
15h 32m
CHF 55–87
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar
9h 15m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 28m
CHF 156–420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
16h 17m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Berncar
10h 28m
CHF 118–193
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 22m
CHF 150–482
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 19m
CHF 162–412
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 5m
CHF 138–392
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 13m
CHF 121–372
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 18m
CHF 138–412

Folkestone to Bern by train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,188.8 km
Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Bern via Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 15h 32m.

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