Rome2Rio

How to get fromGermany to FolkestoneBy plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Folkestone

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Germany to Folkestone by plane, train, train (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.

  1. Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane FRA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 34m
    £129–402

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Doverbus bus N1328
    19h 49m
    £61–106

  3. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    12h 58m
    £257–570

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    8h 56m

  5. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 28m
    £116–294

  6. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CGN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 56m
    £112–265

  7. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CGN - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 55m
    £69–253

  8. Fly Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane FRA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 17m
    £112–312

  9. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 13m
    £113–263

  10. Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain train
    3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane RTM - LCY
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 59m
    £146–372

  11. Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf-Bilk to Venlotrain train
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain train
    3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EIN - STN
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 37m
    £86–249

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    13h 52m
    £252–485

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    10h 11m
    £131–222

Germany to Folkestone by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£257Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Folkestone Central via Berlin Hbf, Hagen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dover once daily. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 17h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Germany

Trips to Folkestone

Popular routes