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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Folkestone is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Guildhall Street via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Folkestone Central via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Geneva to Folkestone?

The distance between Geneva and Folkestone is 560 miles.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Folkestone without a car is to train via Bellegarde which takes 9h 27m and costs £240 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Geneva to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Folkestone train from?

Geneva to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Geneva to Folkestone is to train via Bellegarde which takes 9h 27m and costs £240 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Geneva to Folkestone bus arrive?

Geneva to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Geneva. It is currently 11:38 PM in Geneva and 10:38 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Geneva to Folkestone train arrive?

Geneva to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 892+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Geneva to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Geneva to Folkestone by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GVA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 14m
£112–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
18h 20m
£65–100
Train via Bellegarde
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 27m
£241–461
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Geneva to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 7m
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GVA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h
£85–240
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GVA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 5m
£81–262
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GVA - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 10m
£84–286
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane GVA - SEN
2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 19m
£100–363
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 39m
£248–441
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Geneva to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 16m
£118–204

Geneva to Folkestone by train

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9h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.4 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Folkestone Central via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Guildhall Street via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 18h 20m.

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