What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Algarve?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Algarve is to train and bus and fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Algarve?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Algarve is to bus and fly which takes 10h 7m and costs €85 - €400.

How far is it from Galway to Algarve?

The distance between Galway and Algarve is 1888 km.

How long does it take to get from Galway to Algarve?

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Galway to Algarve, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Algarve?

There are 9758+ hotels available in Algarve.

Galway to Algarve - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

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

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Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Faro Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane SNN - FAO
10h 7m
€88–393
Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Faro Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus
3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane KIR - FAO
12h 45m
€64–188
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Drive from Bilbao to Algarvecar
41h 59m
€238–842
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane NOC - FAO
10h 8m
€88–283
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane ORK - FAO
11h 28m
€91–357
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane DUB - FAO
12h 3m
€84–184
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane DUB - LIS
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain
12h 21m
€134–354

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Faro Airport (FAO) flights

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,888 km
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Algarve, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Algarve. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Faro Airport (FAO), walk to Faro Airport, take the line 16 bus to Teatro das Figuras, take the line 59 bus to Terminal Rodoviário de Loulé, then take the line 83 bus to Alte - Fonte Pequena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Algarve via Rosslare Harbour and Bilbao in around 41h 59m.

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