There are 3 ways to get from Channel Tunnel to France by bus, car train, car, or car ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Folkestone to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4h 43m€34–53Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
3h 33m€177–202Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar
4h 54m€59–132
Channel Tunnel to France by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Channel Tunnel to France is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Channel Tunnel to France is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €170 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Channel Tunnel to France. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Channel Tunnel and France is 354 km.
The best way to get from Channel Tunnel to France without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Channel Tunnel to France, including transfers.
Channel Tunnel to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.
Channel Tunnel to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
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What companies run services between Channel Tunnel, England and France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Folkestone to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Folkestone to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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