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 75 - 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 train and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250.

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 27m 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 10:16 PM in Galway and 11:16 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1270+ 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
8h 27m
CHF 98–366
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
9h 38m
CHF 73–266
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
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 123–321
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 79–246
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 27m
CHF 109–281

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

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Distance: 1,476.1 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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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