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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Galway is to fly and train which costs €90 - €220 and takes 6h 4m.

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 - €220.

How far is it from Santander to Galway?

The distance between Santander and Galway is 1190 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Galway without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 40h 24m and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 1:28 AM in Santander and 12:28 AM in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 558+ hotels available in Galway.

Santander to Galway - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 6 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 Ceannt Station
8h 6m
€97–299
Fly Santander Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SDR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
6h 4m
€91–216
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
€94–275
Fly Santander Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)SDR - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 5m
€103–321
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 Ceannt Station
11h 58m
€105–210
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin PearseIc
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
40h 24m
€95–271

Santander to Galway by bus, taxi, car ferry, train, and foot

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40h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Santander to Galway.

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Distance: 1,189.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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 Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santander to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 33h 40m.

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