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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Bologna is to train and fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €70 - €250.

How far is it from Galway to Bologna?

The distance between Galway and Bologna is 1829 km.

How do I travel from Galway to Bologna without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Bologna without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs €85 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Galway to Bologna, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and Bologna?

Bologna is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 6:13 PM in Galway and 7:13 PM in Bologna.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3630+ hotels available in Bologna.

Galway to Bologna - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

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

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Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SNN - BLQ
8h 46m
€86–272
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane DUB - BLQ
8h 17m
€72–243
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Bolognacar
40h 47m
€674–1,094
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Bolognabus
3d 3h
€88–370
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane NOC - BLQ
8h 27m
€81–282
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane DUB - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
10h 10m
€84–280

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Distance: 1,829 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Bologna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bologna. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), walk to Bologna Aeroporto, then take the train to Bologna Centrale FS. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Bologna via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 40h 47m.

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