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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Tignes is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 31m.

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 16m and costs €190 - €430.

How far is it from Folkestone to Tignes?

The distance between Folkestone and Tignes is 1245 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 which takes 10h 50m and costs €350 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Folkestone to Tignes, including transfers.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Tignes?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Tignes is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €350 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 31m.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Tignes?

Tignes is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 7:27 AM in Folkestone and 8:27 AM in Tignes.

Where can I stay near Tignes?

There are 8474+ hotels available in Tignes.

Folkestone to Tignes - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Tignes by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, 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
best
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 Landrytrain
10h 50m
€353–664
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Tignes - Val Claretbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 31m
€77–130
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tignescar
10h 34m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LCY - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
9h 16m
€190–421
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bourg St Mauricetrain Tgv
14h 53m
€177–288
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Tignescar
11h 46m
€149–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
10h 1m
€185–429
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
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 Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
9h 45m
€143–329
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
9h 46m
€143–329
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, shuttle
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 Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane LGW - GNB
4. Take a shuttle bus from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
9h 51m
€136–374
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SEN - GVA
4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
10h 1m
€144–390

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

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Tignes.

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Distance: 1,244.7 km
Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Tignes via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Landry in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Tignes - Val Claret via Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 20h 31m.

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