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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Zurich is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 18h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Zurich via Dover and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Zurich?

The distance between Folkestone and Zurich is 884 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 23m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Folkestone to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Zurich bus from?

Folkestone to Zurich bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Zurich?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 9h 23m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Folkestone to Zurich bus arrive?

Folkestone to Zurich bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 1:42 PM in Folkestone and 2:42 PM in Zurich.

Where does the Folkestone to Zurich train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Folkestone to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
5h 20m
CHF 120–312
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Freiburgbus
3. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus
18h 24m
CHF 54–89
Train via Paris
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 train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 23m
CHF 258–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
16h 6m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
8h 51m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
6h 11m
CHF 127–304
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
5h 57m
CHF 102–289
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 25m
CHF 149–472
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
5h 51m
CHF 107–300
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
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 Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 119–367
Train
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 train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 44m
CHF 257–452
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
10h 4m
CHF 128–203

Folkestone to Zurich by train

37Weekly Trains

9h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 884.2 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Zurich via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent in around 16h 6m.

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