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How to get fromIreland to South Americaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to South America by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane DUB - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    32h 12m
    $746–2,038

  2. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane KIR - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    37h 56m
    $418–1,054

  3. Fly Dublin Airport to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane DUB - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    36h 27m
    $571–1,608

  4. Fly Cork Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane ORK - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    38h 21m
    $732–1,996

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane DUB - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    37h 23m
    $566–1,488

  6. Fly Shannon Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SNN - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    36h 33m
    $542–1,444

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane ORK - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    38h 40m
    $542–1,446

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane DUB - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    38h 33m
    $566–1,468

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,299.8 km
  • Duration: 32h 12m

What companies run services between Ireland and South America?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to South America. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.

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