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

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

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BUD - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    8h 3m
    €73–193

  2. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Rădăuţibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2d 17h
    €72–254

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Budapest to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Kilkennycar car
    39h 17m
    €698–1,009

  4. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BUD - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    11h 43m
    €92–288

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

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BTS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    10h 23m
    €82–223

  6. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane VIE - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    10h 16m
    €94–317

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,064.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Budapest to Kilkenny. However, you can take the line 902 bus to Budapest Airport, walk to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 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 Budapest to Kilkenny via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 39h 17m.

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