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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Galway is to train and fly which costs €95 - €270 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Galway is to train and fly which takes 9h 47m and costs €120 - €280.

How far is it from Bern to Galway?

The distance between Bern and Galway is 1498 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Bern to Galway, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bern and Galway?

Galway is 1h behind Bern. It is currently 8:23 PM in Bern and 7:23 PM in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 557+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Galway by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Basel, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BSL - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
10h 34m
€124–282
Train to Basel, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BSL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 52m
€95–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bern to Port de Roscoffcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
3. Drive from Cork Port to Galwaycar
27h 47m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 3m
€154–366
Train to Basel, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BSL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
12h 37m
€104–312
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ZRH - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 47m
€125–279
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GVA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
10h 54m
€119–271

Basel (BSL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

26Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,498.1 km
Duration: 10h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Bern to Galway. However, you can take the train to Basel SBB, walk to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, 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 Bern to Galway via Port de Roscoff and Cork Port in around 27h 47m.

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