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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Marseille is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Marseille station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Dover, Ghent Dampoort and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Marseille St Charles via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Marseille?

The distance between Folkestone and Marseille is 1314 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €120 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Folkestone to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Marseille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Marseille train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Marseille?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Marseille is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €120 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Folkestone to Marseille bus arrive?

Folkestone to Marseille bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Marseille?

Marseille is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 6:18 AM in Folkestone and 7:18 AM in Marseille.

Where does the Folkestone to Marseille train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4414+ hotels available in Marseille.

Folkestone to Marseille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 9m
€125–489
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
21h 20m
€43–102
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar
10h 33m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
6h 23m
€109–351
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Roubaixtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
21h 25m
€61–116
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar
12h 12m
€180–279
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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
6h 6m
€83–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
6h 16m
€63–290

Folkestone to Marseille by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,313.9 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Marseille St Charles via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 21h 20m.

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