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 €60 - €140 and takes 20h 55m.

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 26m and costs €80 - €250.

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 20h 55m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Nice?

The distance between Folkestone and Nice is 1537 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 18m and costs €160 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m 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 18m and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 20h 55m.

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 4:35 AM in Folkestone and 5:35 AM 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car

There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Nice 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice VilleTgv
11h 18m
€163–618
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to NiceN1789
20h 55m
€63–132
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nice
13h 7m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LHR - NCE
6h 49m
€104–307
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
25h 59m
€78–320
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Nice
14h 41m
€208–309
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LGW - NCE
6h 30m
€78–239
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LTN - NCE
6h 29m
€80–240
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)STN - NCE
6h 26m
€84–244

Folkestone to Nice by train

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11h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,537.2 km
Duration: 11h 18m

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 18m. 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 20h 55m.

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