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How to get fromColombo to Galwayby plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Galway by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCMB - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
    18h 16m
    €332–1,364

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeCMB - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    23h 35m
    €263–719

  3. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeCMB - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    17h 47m
    €381–1,151

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeCMB - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    19h 21m
    €374–1,056

  5. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeCMB - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    18h 46m
    €411–1,051

  6. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeCMB - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
    21h 59m
    €407–1,187

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€248Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Galway. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station.

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