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

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There are 3 ways to get from Barcelona to Kilkenny by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly 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 31m
    €54–195

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Kilkennycar car
    36h 49m
    €154–709

  3. Fly 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 10m
    €98–340

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,635.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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 49m.

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