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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Athens is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €190 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 9h 39m and costs €95 - €230.

How far is it from Galway to Athens?

The distance between Galway and Athens is 3134 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Galway to Athens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Galway. It is currently 11:03 PM in Galway and 1:03 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6240+ hotels available in Athens.

Galway to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Athens by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SNN - ATH
10h 54m
€95–261
Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane KIR - ATH
17h 57m
€76–186
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NOC - ATH
10h 55m
€95–251
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DUB - ATH
9h 39m
€99–226
Bus to Cork Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ORK - ATH
12h 20m
€103–225
Bus to Donegal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Croithlíbus
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CFN - ATH
23h 10m

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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8h 38mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Athens.

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Distance: 3,133.6 km
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ireland West Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki.

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