What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Galway is to bus and car ferry which costs €90 - €240 and takes 38h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Galway is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €90 - €210.

How far is it from Santander to Galway?

The distance between Santander and Galway is 1190 km.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Galway?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Santander to Galway, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Santander and Galway?

Galway is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 3:11 PM in Santander and 2:11 PM in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 559+ hotels available in Galway.

Santander to Galway - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Santander Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)SDR - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 1m
€102–315
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Santurce/Santurtzi
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
38h 31m
€90–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Bilbao
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galway
33h 40m
€94–245
Fly Santander Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SDR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
6h 4m
€93–207
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BIO - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
11h 53m
€110–210

Santander Airport (SDR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

4Weekly Planes

7h 5mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Galway.

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Distance: 1,189.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway, Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santander to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 33h 40m.

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