There are 10 ways to get from Naples to Galway by plane, train, bus, bus and ferry, car or car ferry
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Recommended option
Fly Naples to Dublin, train • 9h 38m
50€ - 188€
Cheapest option
Fly Naples to Kerry, bus, train • 13h 4m
45€ - 145€
8 alternative options
Fly Naples to Shannon, bus • 11h 35m
162€ - 258€
Train to Rome Ciampino, fly to Dublin, train • 11h 13m
85€ - 230€
Train to Rome, fly to Dublin, train • 11h 48m
107€ - 315€
Fly Naples to Donegal, bus • 18h 35m
Leonetti Bus, bus, bus and ferry • 2 days 3h
Bus, bus and ferry • 2 days 5h
153€ - 199€
Bus, bus and ferry, train • 2 days 21h
179€ - 240€
Drive, car ferry • 37h 37m
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International entry into Ireland from Italy
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Ireland from Italy
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Galway is 1850 24 1850.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Galway is to fly and bus and train which costs 45€ - 150€ and takes 13h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Galway is to fly and train which costs 50€ - 190€ and takes 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct bus from Naples to Galway station. However, there are services departing from NapoIi - Metropark and arriving at Galway City, Coach Station via Rome Tiburtina Bus station, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, London Victoria and Dublin City South, Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Naples and Galway is 2225 km.
The best way to get from Naples to Galway without a car is to Leonetti Bus and bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 3h and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Naples to Galway, including transfers.
Naples to Galway bus services, operated by TTI Leonettibus SRL, depart from NapoIi - Metropark station.
The quickest flight from Naples Airport to Dublin Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 20m.
Naples to Galway bus services, operated by GoBus.ie, arrive at Galway City, Coach Station.
Galway is 1h behind Naples. It is currently 12:43 AM in Naples and 11:43 PM in Galway.
- Distance: 2224.7 km
- Duration: 9h 38m
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 Dublin, take the walk to Dublin Airport, take the line 784 bus to Tara Station, Bus Stop at Train Station, take the walk to Abbey Street, take the tram to Heuston, take the walk to Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto, take the walk to Naples airport, fly to Shannon, take the walk to Shannon Airport, stop 609581, then take the bus to Galway.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 260€
Flights from Naples to Dublin via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 290€
Flights from Naples to Shannon via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 500€
Flights from Naples to Shannon via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 500€
Flights from Naples to Shannon via Zurich, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 850€
Flights from Naples to Kerry via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 190€
Flights from Rome to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 230€
Flights from Rome to Dublin via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 800€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 290€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via London Heathrow, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 340€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via Frankfurt, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 600€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via Charleroi, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 170€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 150€
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 150€
Flights from Naples to Kerry via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 110€
Flights from Naples to Kerry via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 110€
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 220€
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Dublin via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 220€
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Dublin via Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 220€
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Dublin via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 220€
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Dublin via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 220€
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Dublin via Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 220€
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 260€
Flights from Naples to Shannon via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 500€
Flights from Naples to Shannon via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 240€
Flights from Naples to Shannon via Zurich, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 850€
Flights from Naples to Kerry via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 190€
Flights from Rome to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 230€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 290€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via Toulouse, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 290€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via Frankfurt, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 600€
Flights from Naples to Donegal via Charleroi, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 170€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 320€
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 370€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 550€
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 500€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 250€
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 310€
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 550€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Naples to Dublin via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 480€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 310€
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 350€
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Rome to Dublin via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 290€
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 25€
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- 17€ - 20€
- Flexible
- 21€ - 25€
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- 12€ - 14€
- Flexible
- 14€ - 17€
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 65€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 19€ - 26€
- Base Standard
- 35€ - 50€
- Base Premium
- 45€ - 65€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 50€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 19€ - 28€
- Smart Low Cost
- 17€ - 25€
- Smart Flex
- 35€ - 50€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 21€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 21€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 30€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 27€ - 30€
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Shannon Airport, stop 609581 to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Kerry Airport, stop 350001 to Colbert Station, stop 635031
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Bus Eireann
- Phone
- +353 (0)74 9548114
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Paddy Og's Pub, Crolly to Eyre Square Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- +39081969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from NapoIi - Metropark to Rome - Tiburtina station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Schedules at
- leonettiroma.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 80€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- Blablabus
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus and ferry from London Victoria to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 19€
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +353 (0)91 564600
- info@gobus.ie
- Website
- gobus.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Galway City, Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- GoBus.ie
- Phone
- +39 0871 344969
- satam@gruppolapanoramica.it
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Naples - Piazza Garibaldi to Pescara-Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +39 0872.70.81
- sangritana@sangritana.it
- Website
- sangritana.it
Bus from Naples - Piazza Garibaldi to Pescara-Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Schedules at
- sangritana.it
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Pescara to Ulm ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 90€
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus and ferry from Ulm to London
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Temple Bar, Crampton Quay to Galway City, Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 22€
- Website
- Citylink
- Standard
- 16€ - 22€
- Web Fare
- 13€ - 20€
- Phone
- +40-745.499.985
- Website
- bepstravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Napoli to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 75€
- Schedules at
- Bep's Travel
- 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
- 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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