There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
6h 25m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 50m€31–46Drive 193.5 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Muckross Housecar 193.5 km
2h 34m€33–47
Kilkenny to Killarney National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Ormonde Road and arriving at Ross Castle via Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Killarney National Park is 260 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Killarney National Park, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Ross Castle via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilkenny to Ross Castle via Kildare, Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Kilkenny to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Killarney National Park is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kilkenny to Killarney National Park.
There are 519+ hotels available in Killarney National Park.