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

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There are 9 ways to get from France to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane CDG - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 19m
    €117–273

  2. Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NTE - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 30m
    €71–240

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paris to Port de Roscoffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cork Port to Galwaycar car
    22h 19m
    €216–359

  4. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane CDG - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 3m
    €120–318

  5. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CDG - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 48m
    €90–269

  6. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 1m
    €113–320

  7. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BOD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 1m
    €81–220

  8. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    27h 53m
    €185–813

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    31h 22m
    €163–751

France to Galway by subway, train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration27h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between France and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from France to Galway. However, you can take the train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, walk to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Paris to Galway via Port de Roscoff and Cork Port in around 22h 19m.

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