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How to get fromColombo to Galwayby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane CMB - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    17h 48m
    €391–1,151

  2. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane CMB - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    19h 21m
    €384–1,156

  3. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CMB - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    18h 31m
    €392–764

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane CMB - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    18h 46m
    €391–1,151

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CMB - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    22h 22m
    €402–1,181

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€354Cheapest 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 Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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