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How to get fromAthens to Aran Islandsby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Aran Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ATH - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    15h 6m

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ATH - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    14h 39m

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane ATH - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    22h 24m

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ATH - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    18h 17m

  5. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane ATH - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    17h 59m

  6. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ATH - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Oranmore Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    20h 53m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Aran Islands. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Doolin, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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