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How to get fromRiyadh to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane RUH - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 57m
    €278–776

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane RUH - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    16h 37m
    €232–373

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane RUH - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    18h 16m
    €288–826

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane RUH - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    18h 16m
    €271–781

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane RUH - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    19h 38m
    €254–713

Riyadh (RUH) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,667.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 57m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Galway. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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