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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Folkestone is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 19h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs £140 - £450.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. and arriving at Guildhall Street via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Folkestone Central via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Germany to Folkestone?

The distance between Germany and Folkestone is 465 miles.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Folkestone without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 55m and costs £250 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Germany to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Folkestone bus from?

Germany to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Folkestone train from?

Germany to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Germany to Folkestone is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 55m and costs £250 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 19h 49m.

Where does the Germany to Folkestone bus arrive?

Germany to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

Where does the Germany to Folkestone train arrive?

Germany to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Germany to Folkestone - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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.

Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 32m
£144–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Doverbus N1328
19h 49m
£65–106
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
12h 55m
£257–610
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 56m
£242–297
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 4m
£116–312
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - 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
5h 58m
£112–262
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 57m
£71–249
Fly Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FRA - 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
6h 17m
£117–298
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - 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
6h 14m
£118–269
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf-Bilk to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 28m
£83–273
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
14h 1m
£147–330
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Drf
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
17h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
10h 6m
£133–223

Germany to Folkestone by train

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12h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 462.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Folkestone Central via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dover once daily. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 17h.

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