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How to get fromBarcelona to Kilkennyby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Kilkenny by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BCN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    7h 41m
    €59–176

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Kilkennycar car
    36h 52m
    €155–710

  3. Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GRO - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    8h 22m
    €84–196

  4. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BCN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    9h 18m
    €83–201

  5. Train to Reus Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Reustrain train
    2. Fly from Reus Airport (REU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane REU - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    9h 57m
    €76–274

  6. Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GRO - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    9h 54m
    €98–221

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,635.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Kilkenny. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 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 a vehicle from Barcelona to Kilkenny via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 36h 52m.

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