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How to get fromZurich to Achill Islandby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Achill Island by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane ZRH - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Mayo Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mayo Hospital to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 20m
    €110–389

  2. Fly Zurich Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ZRH - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    11h 12m
    €88–281

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zurich to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dooaghcar car
    37h 48m
    €638–1,042

  4. Fly Zurich Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ZRH - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar to Droichead Aclabus bus
    13h 11m
    €118–418

  5. Train to Basel, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BSL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Droichead Aclabus bus
    12h 7m
    €103–308

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,524.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Achill Island. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to Mayo Hospital, then take the bus to Droichead Acla. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zurich to Dooagh via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 37h 48m.

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