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How to Travel from

Athens to Galway

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.49
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
9h 1m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$509.51
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$382.13
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$254.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$598.68

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$522.25
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$394.87

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.18–$624.15

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$496.77

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$331.18
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$1,910.66
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$394.87

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.58

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$407.61

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.65–$31.84

Bus operators

Matei Unitrans

Phone:
+40 730 250 062
Website:
mateiunitrans.ro/
Bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
41h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$165.59

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Timișoara,
Ave. Duration:
18h 26m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$165.59

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$30.57
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$29.30

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.20

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
27h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.90–$203.80

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Galway is to fly and bus which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Galway is to fly and train which takes 11h 10m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Thessaloniki, Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord, Holles Street and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Athens to Galway?

The distance between Athens and Galway is 3136 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 22h and costs $239.13 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Athens to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Galway bus from?

Athens to Galway bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Galway bus arrive?

Athens to Galway bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Galway?

Galway is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 04:33 in Athens and 02:33 in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 481+ hotels available in Galway. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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