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How to get fromKraków to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Kraków to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane KRK - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 5m
    €77–314

  2. Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KRK - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 14m
    €71–201

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kraków to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    40h 43m
    €701–985

  4. Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane KRK - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 29m
    €82–274

  5. Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane KRK - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 29m
    €80–259

  6. Shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KTW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 25m
    €76–257

  7. Shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane KTW - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 16m
    €92–310

John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kraków to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Krakow Airport, walk to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kraków to Galway via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 40h 43m.

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