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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Nice is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Nice is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Nice. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Nice via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Nice. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Nice Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Nice?

The distance between Folkestone and Nice is 1189 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Nice without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €290 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Folkestone to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Nice bus from?

Folkestone to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Nice train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Nice?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Nice is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €290 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 21h.

Where does the Folkestone to Nice bus arrive?

Folkestone to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Nice?

Nice is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 11:15 AM in Folkestone and 12:15 PM in Nice.

Where does the Folkestone to Nice train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Nice?

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Folkestone to Nice - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Nice 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LHR - NCE
6h 19m
€121–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nicebus N1789
21h
€81–145
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 Nice Villetrain Tgv
11h 14m
€294–613
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nicecar
13h 14m
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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LGW - NCE
6h 29m
€96–289
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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LTN - NCE
6h 28m
€101–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
27h 9m
€119–175
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Nicecar
14h 54m
€208–309

Folkestone to Nice by train

52Weekly Trains

11h 14mAverage Duration

€294Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,189.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Nice Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Nice via Pencester Road, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h.

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