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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Folkestone Central via Hamm, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Folkestone?

The distance between Paderborn and Folkestone is 579 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs £140 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Paderborn to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Folkestone train from?

Paderborn to Folkestone train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Folkestone is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs £140 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 13h 26m.

What is the time difference between Paderborn and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Paderborn. It is currently 7:16 AM in Paderborn and 6:16 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Paderborn to Folkestone train arrive?

Paderborn to Folkestone train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Paderborn to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Paderborn to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbf10 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
10h 32m
£147–496
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Münster bus stopN69
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Brussels SouthN71
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Dover
13h 26m
£34–76
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paderborn to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
6h 6m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Langenhagen Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)HAJ - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Dover
11h 25m
£51–141
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
4. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Dover
11h 39m
£59–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paderborn to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
7h 16m
£104–148
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 22m
£103–286
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - 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 9m
£110–287
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbf
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 22m
£116–366

Paderborn to Folkestone by train

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10h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 576.1 mi
Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Folkestone Central via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Guildhall Street via Münster bus stop, Brussels South, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels-North, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 13h 26m.

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