There are 10 ways to get from Naples to Galway by plane, bus, train, bus and 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.
Recommended option
Fly Naples to Knock, bus
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Knock (NOC)
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Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway Bus Station
Cheapest option
Fly Naples to Kerry, bus, train
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Kerry (KIR)
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Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Colbert Station
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Take the train from Limerick to Galway
8 alternative options
Fly Naples to Dublin, train
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Dublin (DUB)
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Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Fly Naples to Cork, bus
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Cork (ORK)
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Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Bus Station
Fly Naples to Shannon, bus
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Shannon (SNN)
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Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Bus Station
Train to Rome, fly to Dublin, train
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Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Dublin (DUB)
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Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Train to Rome, fly to Cork, bus
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Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Cork (ORK)
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Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Bus Station
Train, bus, bus and ferry
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Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centrale
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Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Arad
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Take the bus and ferry from Arad to Dublin
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Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Bus, bus and ferry
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Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Orăștie
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Take the bus and ferry from Orastie to Dublin
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Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Naples to Roscoff
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Take the car ferry from Roscoff to Cork Port
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Drive from Cork Port to Galway
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Galway?
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Galway is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €240 and takes 7h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Naples to Galway?
The quickest way to get from Naples to Galway is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €240 and takes 7h 47m.
Is there a direct bus between Naples and Galway?
No, there is no direct bus from Naples to Galway. However, there are services departing from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Orastie, Holles Street and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.
How far is it from Naples to Galway?
The distance between Naples and Galway is 2225 km.
How do I travel from Naples to Galway without a car?
The best way to get from Naples to Galway without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 17h and costs €190 - €340.
How long does it take to get from Naples to Galway?
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Naples to Galway, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Naples to Galway bus from?
Naples to Galway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
How long is the flight from Naples to Galway?
There is no direct flight from Naples Airport to Knock Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 25m and has one stopover.
Where does the Naples to Galway bus arrive?
Naples to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
What is the time difference between Naples and Galway?
Galway is 1h behind Naples. It is currently 3:57 AM in Naples and 2:57 AM in Galway.
Launch map view
- Distance: 2224.7 km
- Duration: 9h 39m
What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Galway, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Naples to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto, take the walk to Naples airport, fly to Knock, take the walk to Knock Airport, then take the bus to Galway. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto, take the walk to Naples airport, fly to Dublin, take the walk to Dublin Airport T1, take the bus to Heuston Station, take the walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.
Airlines
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Naples to Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €280
Flights from Naples to Knock via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €280
Flights from Naples to Knock via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €290
Flights from Naples to Knock via Milan Bergamo, East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €280
Flights from Naples to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Warsaw Modlin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Naples to Cork via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €230
Flights from Naples to Cork via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €230
Flights from Naples to Cork via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €230
Flights from Naples to Cork via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €230
Flights from Naples to Cork via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €230
Flights from Naples to Cork via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €230
Flights from Naples to Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €210
Flights from Naples to Shannon via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €210
Flights from Rome to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €390
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €390
Flights from Naples to Kerry via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
Flights from Naples to Kerry via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from Naples to Kerry via Milan Bergamo, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €200
Flights from Naples to Kerry via Venice, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €200
Flights from Rome to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €160
Flights from Rome to Cork via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €160
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €1000
Flights from Naples to Cork via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €650
Flights from Rome to Dublin via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €950
Flights from Rome to Cork via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250 - €850
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €1200
Flights from Naples to Cork via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €1100
Flights from Naples to Cork via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €1500
Flights from Rome to Cork via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €600
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €600
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €470
Flights from Rome to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €500
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Naples to Cork via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €1100
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €800
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €750
Train operators
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €26
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €17 - €25
- Flexible
- €18 - €26
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €11 - €16
- Flexible
- €11 - €16
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €26
- Smart Low Cost
- €16 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €55
Train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €35 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €90
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
Bus operators
- Phone
- 0818 836611
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Standard
- €13 - €19
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Standard
- €13 - €19
Bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Standard
- €13 - €19
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Kerry Airport to Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Web Fare
- €14 - €21
- On Bus
- €17 - €24
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Web Fare
- €15 - €21
- On Bus
- €17 - €24
- Phone
- +40-745.499.985
- Website
- bepstravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Schedules at
- Bep's Travel
- Phone
- +40 730 250 062
- bistrita@mateiunitrans.ro
- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus and ferry from Arad to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €140
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus and ferry from Orastie to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €120 - €150
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Orăștie
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €140 - €210
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
Ferry operators
- Phone
- +353 21 427 7801
- reservations@brittanyferries.ie
- Website
- brittanyferries.ie
Car ferry from Roscoff to Cork Port
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Brittany Ferries
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Which airlines fly from Naples Airport to Knock Airport?
Jet2.com and Ryanair offer flights from Naples Airport to Knock Airport.
Where can I stay near Galway?
There are 325+ hotels available in Galway. Prices start at €59 per night.
How do I get to Naples (NAP) Airport from Naples?
The best way to get from Naples to Naples Airport is to bus which takes 10 min and costs €1 - €2.