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 £45 - £130 and takes 18h 29m.

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 3h 26m and costs £100 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

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 Geneve and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Geneva to Folkestone?

The distance between Geneva and Folkestone is 528 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 which takes 8h 13m and costs £130 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Geneva to Folkestone is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £130 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 18h 29m.

Where does the Geneva to Folkestone bus arrive?

Geneva to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Geneva. It is currently 2:20 PM in Geneva and 1:20 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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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 City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GVA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
3h 26m
£106–319
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
21h 50m
£43–193
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
8h 13m
£133–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus N839
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
18h 29m
£49–127
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Geneva to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 8m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 10m
£80–264
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 1m
£63–204
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 1m
£59–259
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GVA - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 14m
£79–314
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Geneva to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 12m
£144–206

Geneva to Folkestone by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 13mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 524.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 18h 29m.

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