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 £40 - £70 and takes 16h 54m.

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 49m and costs £95 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

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, Offenburg, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

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 51m and costs £140 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 51m and costs £140 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 16h 54m.

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 12:56 AM in Zurich and 11:56 PM 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 1193+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Zurich to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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)plane ZRH - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 49m
£98–311
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 299
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
16h 54m
£44–70
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
10h 51m
£147–467
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 58m
Fly Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 38m
£81–233
Fly Zurich Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - 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 24m
£78–228
Train to Basel, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 31m
£86–338
Train to Basel, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 18m
£68–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
14h 26m
£93–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
17h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
10h 2m
£141–202

Zurich to Folkestone by train and foot

7Weekly Services

10h 51mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.4 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Folkestone Central via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 16h 54m.

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