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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 19h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Geneva via Dover and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Geneve via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Geneva?

The distance between Folkestone and Geneva is 894 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Folkestone to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Geneva train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Geneva?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Geneva is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 19h 17m.

Where does the Folkestone to Geneva bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 5:08 PM in Folkestone and 6:08 PM in Geneva.

Where does the Folkestone to Geneva train arrive?

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

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

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Folkestone to Geneva - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Geneva by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, 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 to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
5h 1m
CHF 113–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Genevabus FlixBus N839
19h 17m
CHF 64–107
Train
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 Genevetrain Tgv
9h 2m
CHF 264–456
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 Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
18h 39m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar
8h 8m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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
5h 18m
CHF 92–258
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
5h 21m
CHF 87–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane STN - GVA
5h 27m
CHF 95–310
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Genevetrain Tgv
9h 3m
CHF 241–438
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Genevacar
9h 21m
CHF 119–214

Folkestone to Geneva by train and bus

55Weekly Services

9h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 894.4 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Geneve via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Geneva via Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 19h 17m.

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