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How to get fromGalway to Icelandby bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Iceland by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane SNN - KEF
    12h 38m
    $302–730

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane SNN - AEY
    20h 32m
    $130–489

  3. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane DUB - KEF
    9h 19m
    $140–483

  4. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane ORK - KEF
    13h 39m
    $256–735

  5. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane NOC - KEF
    11h 54m
    $212–1,131

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,579.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Iceland. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

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