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

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BUD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 21m
    €82–354

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Rădăuţibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    2d 18h
    €74–256

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Budapest to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    41h 31m
    €704–1,053

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BUD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 15m
    €117–244

  5. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BUD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 55m
    €80–220

  6. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BUD - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 40m
    €85–259

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,188 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Galway, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Galway Coach Stn via Rădăuţi, Rădăuți, Dublin, Navan Rd Stn, Bachelors Walk, and Crampton Quay in around 2d 18h.

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