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

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

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane SNN - LYS
    9h 5m
    €112–348

  2. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane NOC - LYS
    8h 21m
    €102–328

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Cork Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Lyoncar car
    28h 1m
    €260–431

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane DUB - LYS
    8h 31m
    €103–259

  5. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SNN - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    11h 8m
    €123–338

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    10h 48m
    €114–299

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    28h 52m
    €407–1,090

  8. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 34m
    €388–1,025

Galway to Lyon by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration28h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,387.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Lyon, France?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Lyon. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry, then take the train to Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Lyon via Cork Port and Port de Roscoff in around 28h 1m.

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