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 €80 - €220 and takes 8h 29m.

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 29m and costs €80 - €220.

How far is it from Basel to Galway?

The distance between Basel and Galway is 1396 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m 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 5:59 AM in Basel and 4:59 AM in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 558+ hotels available in Galway.

Basel to Galway - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 7 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)BSL - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 46m
€94–226
Fly Basel to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BSL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
8h 29m
€80–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Dunkirk
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galway
35h
€331–676
Fly Basel to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BSL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
10h 15m
€94–256
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)ZRH - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
10h 12m
€140–262
Fly Basel to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cork Airport (ORK)BSL - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
12h
€97–261
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ZRH - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
9h 45m
€106–255

Basel (BSL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Distance: 1,395.6 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Basel to Galway. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basel to Galway via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 35h.

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