There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, 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 to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
5h 18mCHF 137–434Bus via Luxembourg
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus
20h 35mCHF 68–122Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 3mCHF 291–482Bus
- Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
17h 17mEurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zurichcar
9hCHF 249–309Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
6h 10mCHF 120–298Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
6h 2mCHF 116–304Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 20mCHF 148–373Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
5h 52mCHF 118–303Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 11mCHF 149–329Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Zurichcar
10h 8mCHF 151–264
Folkestone to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Zurich is to bus via Luxembourg which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 440.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Zurich via Dover and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Folkestone and Zurich is 884 km.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 490.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Folkestone to Zurich, including transfers.
Folkestone to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Zurich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Zurich is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 17m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Zuerich Hb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Zurich via Pencester Road, Dover, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent in around 17h 17m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- 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
- CHF 28–80
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Zurich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Zurich is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 7:27 PM in Folkestone and 8:27 PM in Zurich.
Folkestone to Zurich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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