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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAA - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    19h 59m
    €396–1,422

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    19h 52m
    €249–687

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAA - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    32h 22m
    €366–872

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAA - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    21h 12m
    €389–1,427

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    22h 40m
    €342–1,259

  6. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane MAA - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus
    27h 22m
    €431–1,003

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,907.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 59m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Galway, Ireland?

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

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