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How to get fromColombo to Galwayby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 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
    19h 13m
    €641–1,951

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 50m
    €394–1,667

  3. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    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
    21h 56m
    €534–2,156

  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
    20h 6m
    €641–2,051

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€531Cheapest 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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station.

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