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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Basel is to bus and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 200 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200.

How far is it from Galway to Basel?

The distance between Galway and Basel is 1395 km.

How do I travel from Galway to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Basel without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h 58m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Galway to Basel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 8:20 AM in Galway and 9:20 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1250+ hotels available in Basel.

Galway to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Galway to Basel by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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.

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Basel (BSL)SNN - BSL
8h 34m
CHF 87–214
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)DUB - BSL
7h 5m
CHF 65–199
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin HeustonRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
30h 58m
CHF 191–348
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Basel (BSL)NOC - BSL
8h
CHF 87–234
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SNN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
9h 23m
CHF 132–298
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Basel (BSL)ORK - BSL
9h 25m
CHF 95–228
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUB - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 19m
CHF 95–233
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Basel
35h 2m
CHF 310–627

Galway to Basel by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

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30h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,394.9 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Basel. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, then take the line 50 bus to Basel, Kannenfeldplatz. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Basel Sbb via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Cherbourg, Cherbourg, Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 30h 58m.

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