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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 Ceanntbus bus
    9h 49m
    €118–265

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

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    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane NCE - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    14h 24m
    €74–231

  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 Ic / ...
    34h 19m
    €629–1,523

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nice to Port de Roscoffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cork Port to Galwaycar car
    31h 3m
    €362–475

  5. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    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 W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 13m
    €93–335

  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 13m
    €76–240

  7. 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 Ceanntbus bus
    11h 43m
    €106–280

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration34h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,656.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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. 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 19m.

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