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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Rome is to train and fly which costs €95 - €300 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Rome is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Rome. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Rome. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Rome?

The distance between Folkestone and Rome is 1616 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Rome without a car is to train which takes 15h 58m and costs €380 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Folkestone to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Rome?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Rome is to train which takes 15h 58m and costs €380 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 28h 26m.

Where does the Folkestone to Rome bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Rome?

Rome is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 3:15 AM in Folkestone and 4:15 AM in Rome.

Where does the Folkestone to Rome train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Rome?

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Where can I stay near Rome?

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Folkestone to Rome - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Folkestone to Rome by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LHR - FCO
6h 35m
€145–373
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LTN - FCO
6h 50m
€97–325
Train
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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
15h 58m
€387–697
Train, bus
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 bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
25h 33m
€286–523
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar
16h 51m
€377–497
Train to London City Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LCY - FCO
7h 42m
€164–531
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino 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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LGW - FCO
6h 51m
€123–324
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane STN - CIA
6h 58m
€100–300
Train to London City Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LCY - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
7h 54m
€170–481
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Gent to Bolognabus
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
27h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus BlaBlaCar Bus
28h 26m
€137–258
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Romecar
17h 59m
€252–414

Folkestone to Rome by train

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15h 58mAverage Duration

€387Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,616.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 28h 26m.

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