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 - €220 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 - €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 10h 16m 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 12:39 PM in Basel and 11:39 AM in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 556+ 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)plane BSL - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
10h 16m
€99–226
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
€75–219
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
€333–678
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
€94–256
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
€161–342
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 35m
€102–251
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
€117–255

Basel (BSL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

33Weekly Planes

7h 27mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,395.6 km
Duration: 10h 16m

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 6m.

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