What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Folkestone is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs £100 - £450.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Middelburg Square via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Folkestone Central via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Geneva to Folkestone?

The distance between Geneva and Folkestone is 528 miles.

How do I travel from Geneva to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs £260 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Geneva to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Folkestone bus from?

Geneva to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Folkestone train from?

Geneva to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Geneva to Folkestone is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs £260 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Geneva to Folkestone bus arrive?

Geneva to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Geneva. It is currently 2:38 AM in Geneva and 1:38 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Geneva to Folkestone train arrive?

Geneva to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Geneva to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Folkestone by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GVA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
3h 29m
£102–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
15h 35m
£59–97
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 31m
£261–443
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Geneva to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 8m
£229–279
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GVA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
3h 50m
£108–331
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GVA - 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
4h
£91–273
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GVA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 5m
£96–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
3. Take the train from Albertville to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
12h 55m
£310–541
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Geneva to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 12m
£140–242

Geneva to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 524.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Folkestone Central via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Middelburg Square via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 15h 35m.

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