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How to get fromHelsinki to Galwayby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Galway by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane HEL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 59m
    €84–387

  2. Fly Helsinki Airport to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane HEL - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    15h 39m
    €75–223

  3. Fly Helsinki Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane HEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 43m
    €102–312

  4. Fly Helsinki Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane HEL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 53m
    €94–327

  5. Fly Helsinki Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane HEL - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    12h 28m
    €122–382

  6. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane TLL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    12h 1m
    €112–349

  7. Fly Helsinki Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane HEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    14h 10m
    €195–444

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,331.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Galway. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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