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How to get fromBarcelona to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BCN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 40m
    €113–226

  2. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BCN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 7m
    €61–211

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    39h 6m
    €182–756

  4. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BCN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 34m
    €91–261

  5. Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GRO - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 49m
    €77–213

  6. Train to Reus Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Reustrain train
    2. Fly from Reus Airport (REU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane REU - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 9m
    €99–368

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

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Reustrain train
    2. Fly from Reus Airport (REU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane REU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    11h 28m
    €87–233

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,620.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Galway. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barcelona to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 39h 6m.

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