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There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Galway by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane AMS - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 22m
    €113–360

  2. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AMS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 50m
    €61–295

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    17h 41m
    €356–601

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    31h 20m
    €542–904

  5. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane AMS - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 21m
    €103–340

  6. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane AMS - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 36m
    €101–345

  7. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 39m
    €77–367

  8. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane AMS - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    11h 27m
    €104–306

  9. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane AMS - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 23m
    €154–407

  10. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane AMS - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 49m
    €131–379

Amsterdam to Galway by train, foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to Galway. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Galway via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 17h 41m.

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