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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Zurich is to train and fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.

How far is it from Galway to Zurich?

The distance between Galway and Zurich is 1476 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Galway to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 3:12 PM in Galway and 4:12 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Zurich.

Galway to Zurich - 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 Zurich 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.

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SNN - ZRH
9h 2m
CHF 99–367
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NOC - ZRH
8h 28m
CHF 74–297
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Zurichcar
36h 7m
CHF 571–939
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUB - ZRH
8h 13m
CHF 80–257
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Basel (BSL)plane SNN - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
9h 21m
CHF 116–291
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane DUB - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
9h 22m
CHF 112–291

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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5h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,476.1 km
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Zurich, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Zurich. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Zürich Stadelhofen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Zurich via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 36h 7m.

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