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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Tours is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Tours is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €130 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Tours. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Tours?

The distance between Folkestone and Tours is 789 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Tours without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Folkestone to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Tours?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Tours is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €130 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Folkestone to Tours bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 4:33 AM in Folkestone and 5:33 AM in Tours.

Where does the Folkestone to Tours train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1633+ hotels available in Tours.

Folkestone to Tours - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Tours 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
6h 30m
€137–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m
€31–92
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tours
6h 5m
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 45m
€119–335
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours Parking Peupliers
13h 52m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Tours
7h 35m
€108–159
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 23m
€128–401
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
8h 31m
€97–377

Folkestone to Tours by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to St Pierre Des Corps via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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