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 250 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 bus and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

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 8h 42m 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 4:00 PM in Galway and 5:00 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1244+ 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

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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
8h 42m
CHF 99–353
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 53m
CHF 74–273
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 11m
CHF 581–839
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ORK - ZRH
8h 8m
CHF 112–277
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
10h 21m
CHF 125–367
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 80–243

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

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5h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,476.1 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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 11m.

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