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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Folkestone is to bus which costs £60 - £85 and takes 15h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Folkestone is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs £110 - £460.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Guildhall Street via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Folkestone Central via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Folkestone?

The distance between Leipzig and Folkestone is 783 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs £160 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Leipzig to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Folkestone bus from?

Leipzig to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Folkestone train from?

Leipzig to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Folkestone is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs £160 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the Leipzig to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Leipzig. It is currently 11:29 PM in Leipzig and 10:29 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Leipzig to Folkestone train arrive?

Leipzig to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Leipzig to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
11h 50m
£164–554
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Brussels-North train station1304
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
15h 57m
£62–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leipzig to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
9h 1m
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to London City Airport (LCY)LEJ - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
8h 11m
£136–498
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord79
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Dover
12h 48m
£79–214
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leipzig to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
10h 11m
£141–201
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London City Airport (LCY)BER - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 12m
£110–458
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BER - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 11m
£96–335
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BER - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 50m
£77–274
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BER - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h
£83–300
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luton Airport (LTN)BER - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 56m
£80–388

Leipzig to Folkestone by train

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 778.9 mi
Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Folkestone Central via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Guildhall Street via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 15h 57m.

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