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How to get fromAthens to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ATH - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 29m
    €120–322

  2. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane ATH - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 42m
    €145–282

  3. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ATH - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 53m
    €123–278

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ATH - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 32m
    €133–307

  5. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane ATH - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    12h 28m
    €156–328

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,133.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Galway. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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