What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère is to bus via Paris which costs €70 - €110 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère is to train and fly and drive which takes 9h 37m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Val-d'Isère?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Val d'Isère via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère?

The distance between Folkestone and Val-d'Isère is 1246 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs €240 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère?

It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Val-d'Isère bus from?

Folkestone to Val-d'Isère bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs €240 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Folkestone to Val-d'Isère bus arrive?

Folkestone to Val-d'Isère bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Val-d'Isère?

Val-d'Isère is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 5:26 PM in Folkestone and 6:26 PM in Val-d'Isère.

Where can I stay near Val-d'Isère?

There are 6009+ hotels available in Val-d'Isère.

Folkestone to Val-d'Isère - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Val-d'Isère 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Bourg St Maurice
12h 23m
€246–735
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 Val d'IsèreSki73
18h 45m
€73–107
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Val-d'Isère
10h 35m
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 Val d’Isere
10h 6m
€133–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bourg-Saint-MauriceBlaBlaCar Bus
21h 40m
€73–120
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Val-d'Isère
11h 42m
€178–259
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
10h 19m
€157–388
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 Val d’Isere
9h 50m
€133–306
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, drive
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 Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)LGW - TRN
4. Drive from Germagnano to Val-d'Isère
9h 37m
€123–316
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)STN - TRN
3. Drive from Germagnano to Val-d'Isère
9h 47m
€95–322
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève-Aéroport
4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
13h 50m
€224–574

Folkestone to Val-d'Isère by train and bus

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12h 23mAverage Duration

€246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,245.8 km
Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Val-d'Isère, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Val D Isere - Gare-Routiere via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Bourg St Maurice, and Bourg St Maurice - Gare-Routiere in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Val d'Isère via Pencester Road, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 45m.

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