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How to get fromAthens to Kilkennyby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Kilkenny by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ATH - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 26m
    €116–261

  2. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ATH - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    11h 13m
    €140–316

  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ATH - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    12h 36m
    €189–381

  4. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane ATH - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train
    13h 33m
    €126–263

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,042.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Kilkenny. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn, walk to Cork Andersn's Quay, then take the bus to Ormonde Road.

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