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Compare train and flight for Paris to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Folkestone:
A train is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Folkestone costing on average $157 (€128).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Folkestone
How to get from Paris to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Folkestone is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- VY89601:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- VY89601:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA31310:20 PM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
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P859237:42 AM6h17Paris Gare du Nord12:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$1841One-way1 transfer - 9007+P859237:12 AM6h47Paris Gare du Nord12:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$1841One-way1 transfer
- 9009+P859307:42 AM7h17Paris Gare du Nord1:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$1841One-way1 transfer
- IB59911:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
- BA81361:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
- BA3074:20 PM1h25Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport4:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Folkestone:
A train is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Folkestone costing on average $157 (€128).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Folkestone as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Wimille.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Dover, Eastern Docks (Foot Passenger Terminal).
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Air France, British Airways to go to Folkestone by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 26 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, Air France, British Airways.
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