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

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Reykjavík by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

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    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
    $186–513

  2. Bus to Cork Airport, fly

    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 40m
    $232–666

  3. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    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
    10h 29m
    $228–490

  4. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

    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 55m
    $228–1,161

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Reykjavík, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Reykjavík. However, 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 Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, then take the shuttle to Reykjavík. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, then take the shuttle to Reykjavík.

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