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How to get fromFolkestone to Marseilleby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car train, car, train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car train, car, train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    8h 12m
    €299–577

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    18h 50m
    €87–148

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    10h 32m
    €299–389

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    6h 27m
    €152–364

  5. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain train
    9h 39m
    €347–581

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille Saint Chtrain train Trn
    10h 48m
    €191–300

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar car
    12h 7m
    €193–344

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    6h 15m
    €119–257

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    6h 16m
    €100–259

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LGW - NCE
    4. Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    9h 23m
    €184–392

Folkestone to Marseille by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Marseille St Charles via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 50m.

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