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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Folkestone is to bus via Brussels which costs £35 - £80 and takes 15h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs £100 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at The Cube via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Folkestone Central via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Zurich to Folkestone?

The distance between Zurich and Folkestone is 553 miles.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £110 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Zurich to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Folkestone bus from?

Zurich to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Folkestone train from?

Zurich to Folkestone train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Zurich to Folkestone is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £110 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 15h 47m.

Where does the Zurich to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Zurich and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 7:20 AM in Zurich and 6:20 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Zurich to Folkestone train arrive?

Zurich to Folkestone train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1174+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Zurich to Folkestone - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zurich Airport to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)ZRH - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
5h 53m
£105–351
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North train stationN837 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
15h 47m
£39–79
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
10h 28m
£112–719
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
8h 54m
Fly Zurich Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ZRH - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 15m
£84–224
Fly Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ZRH - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 31m
£104–272
Train to Basel, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BSL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 25m
£109–567
Fly Zurich Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luton Airport (LTN)ZRH - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 26m
£71–276
Train to Basel, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - 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
7h 14m
£74–419
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-NordIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Dover
14h 28m
£90–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gent
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to DoverMichalovce
17h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
9h 58m
£142–203

Zurich to Folkestone by train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.4 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Folkestone Central via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to The Cube via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 15h 47m.

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