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

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

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  1. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LYS - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    9h 22m
    €101–217

  2. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LYS - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    13h 25m
    €86–287

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Port de Roscoffcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cork Port to Galwaycar car
    26h 25m

  4. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LYS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h
    €97–230

  5. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane GVA - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    11h 7m
    €120–274

  6. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GVA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 49m
    €111–287

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Re
    30h 56m
    €143–293

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    33h 35m
    €132–258

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration30h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Lyon to Galway. However, you can take the train to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry, walk to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 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 Lyon to Galway via Port de Roscoff and Cork Port in around 26h 25m.

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