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How to get fromIstanbul to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane IST - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    12h 3m
    €113–368

  2. Fly Istanbul to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane IST - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    12h 2m
    €105–291

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    2d 4h
    €639–1,120

  4. Fly Istanbul to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IST - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    11h 47m
    €112–224

  5. Fly Istanbul to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane IST - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    13h 57m
    €114–364

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SAW - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    12h 2m
    €117–245

  7. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SAW - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    12h 44m
    €111–342

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane SAW - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    14h 47m
    €111–342

Istanbul (IST) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Galway. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Galway via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 2d 4h.

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