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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SDU - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    21h 21m
    €476–1,336

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane GIG - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    19h 48m
    €387–1,723

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane GIG - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    21h 7m
    €407–1,823

  4. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GIG - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    20h 7m
    €481–1,240

  5. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GIG - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    21h 7m
    €400–1,328

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration21h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,128.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 21m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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