What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Galway is to fly and train which costs €75 - €210 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Galway is to fly and train which takes 8h 45m and costs €75 - €210.

How far is it from Basel to Galway?

The distance between Basel and Galway is 1396 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 9h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Galway?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Basel to Galway, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Galway?

Galway is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 4:32 AM in Basel and 3:32 AM in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 560+ hotels available in Galway.

Basel to Galway - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BSL - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
9h 41m
€99–216
Fly Basel to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BSL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 45m
€75–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Dunkirkcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar
35h 6m
€331–675
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus
3d 9h
Fly Basel to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BSL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
12h 15m
€79–266
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane ZRH - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
10h 17m
€141–350
Fly Basel to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BSL - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
11h
€102–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ZRH - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
10h
€107–253

Basel (BSL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

25Weekly Planes

5h 52mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,395.6 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Galway, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Galway Coach Station via Frankfurt, Rădăuți, Dublin, Lanesborough Park, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 3d 9h.

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