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

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

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ATH - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    11h 41m
    €95–261

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    14h 18m
    €82–189

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    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 Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    12h 55m
    €100–271

  4. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ATH - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    11h 14m
    €98–236

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ATH - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    13h 45m
    €103–226

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Galway. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station.

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