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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamburg to Folkestone

Composite routes from Hamburg to Folkestone

Cheapest
7 h 43 min
Car
829 km.
from $45
Other
6 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
658 km.
from $190.71
17 h 34 min
658 km.
from $152.41
11 h 31 min
656 km.
from $375.91
13 h 24 min
Train, Bus
658 km.
from $161.04
7 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
658 km.
from $352.23
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
658 km.
from $215.38
6 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
658 km.
from $184.51
7 h 22 min
Train, Plane
658 km.
from $242.17
7 h 46 min
Train, Plane
658 km.
from $240.45
12 h 27 min
658 km.
from $305.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$279.90
Plane from Bremen Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.81–$318.06

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$623.41
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$636.13
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$623.41

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$496.18

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$521.63

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$254.45

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$470.74
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$572.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$699.74
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$636.13

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$470.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$547.07

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$40.71–$343.51

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Dover
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Köln to Dover
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$82.70
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$178.12

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$305.34

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$52.16
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$64.89

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.63–$44.53

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$59.80
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Email:
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.98–$82.70
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Folkestone is to bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 17h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Bus Station via Hanover central bus station and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Folkestone Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Folkestone?

The distance between Hamburg and Folkestone is 901 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Hamburg to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Folkestone bus from?

Hamburg to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Folkestone train from?

Hamburg to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Folkestone is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 17h 34m. There are no good options to fly between Hamburg to Folkestone.

Where does the Hamburg to Folkestone bus arrive?

Hamburg to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Hamburg. It is currently 06:36 in Hamburg and 05:36 in Folkestone.

Where does the Hamburg to Folkestone train arrive?

Hamburg to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

Book your Hamburg to Folkestone train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Folkestone. Prices start at $54.38 per night.
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