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

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

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  1. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane AMS - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 42m
    €116–309

  2. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AMS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 15m
    €72–282

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    30h 38m
    €265–580

  4. Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Brussels to Rădăuțibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    3d 13h
    €103–342

  5. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane AMS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 51m
    €101–319

  6. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane AMS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 46m
    €109–294

  7. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRU - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 16m
    €78–320

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Brussels to Rădăuţibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Re
    3d 16h

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Galway. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 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 Rotterdam to Galway via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 30h 38m.

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