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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Galway by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane NCE - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    10h
    €115–176

  2. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane NCE - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    11h 18m
    €80–266

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nice Ville 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
    34h 59m
    €209–421

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nice 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
    30h 54m

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane NCE - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    9h 48m
    €98–231

  6. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCE - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 18m
    €81–229

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 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 / ...
    41h 18m
    €196–359

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration34h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nice to Galway. However, you can take the train to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, walk to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice Ville to Galway via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Cherbourg, Cherbourg, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 34h 59m.

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