Rome2Rio

How to get fromGalway to Bolognaby bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

Find Transport to Bologna

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Galway to Bologna by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane NOC - BLQ
    9h 37m
    €81–272

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane DUB - BLQ
    8h 17m
    €77–243

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Bolognacar car
    40h 47m
    €675–1,104

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Bolognabus bus
    3d 3h
    €83–366

  5. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane SNN - BLQ
    8h 36m
    €86–272

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane ORK - BLQ
    10h 22m
    €84–276

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane DUB - VCE
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    10h 5m
    €84–280

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane DUB - PSA
    3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    10h 34m
    €95–313

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Galway to Bologna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,882.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bologna via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Rd Stn, Dublin, and Rădăuți in around 3d 3h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides