There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to De Efteling by train, bus, car train, car, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
6h 51m€108–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to De Eftelingbus 817
8h 36m€31–48Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to De Eftelingcar
3h 37m€200–230Train, fly
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
5h 19m€173–396Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
7h 3m€253–414Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bredatrain Ec / ...
7h 4m€208–360Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to De Eftelingcar
4h 51m€93–184
Folkestone to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to De Efteling is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to De Efteling is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €200 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at De Efteling via Dover and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Tilburg via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Folkestone and De Efteling is 701 km.
The best way to get from Folkestone to De Efteling without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Folkestone to De Efteling, including transfers.
Folkestone to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to De Efteling train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to De Efteling is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and De Efteling, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to De Efteling via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to De Efteling via Pencester Road, Dover, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and De Efteling in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–280
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €200–320
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
De Efteling is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 10:01 PM in Folkestone and 11:01 PM in De Efteling.
Folkestone to De Efteling train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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