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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Tignes is to bus via Paris which costs €65 - €150 and takes 19h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Tignes is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 9h 19m and costs €170 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Tignes?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Tignes. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Tignes via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Tignes?

The distance between Folkestone and Tignes is 1244 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Tignes without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 41m and costs €320 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Folkestone to Tignes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Tignes bus from?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Tignes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Tignes?

Tignes is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 1:38 PM in Folkestone and 2:38 PM in Tignes.

Where can I stay near Tignes?

There are 8605+ hotels available in Tignes.

Folkestone to Tignes - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Tignes by train, taxi, bus, car train, car, plane, shuttle, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aime La Plagne
4. Take the taxi from Aime La Plagne to Tignes
10h 41m
€327–836
Bus via Paris
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 TignesSki73
19h 19m
€68–142
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tignes
10h 28m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LCY - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
9h 19m
€174–422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Tignes - Val ClaretBlaBlaCar Bus
20h 31m
€68–232
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Tignes
11h 36m
€168–249
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
10h 5m
€150–358
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
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 Geneva International Airport (GVA)LGW - GVA
4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
9h 46m
€134–300
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lac
9h 47m
€129–295
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airport
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SEN - GVA
4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
10h 4m
€121–344

London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

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3h 2mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Tignes.

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Distance: 1,244.3 km
Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Tignes via Pencester Road, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 19m.

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