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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Athloneby train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Athlone by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to Dublin Airport

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KUL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    22h 24m
    €224–645

  2. Train, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane KUL - NOC
    3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain train
    26h 47m
    €441–1,245

  3. Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane KUL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    25h 15m
    €367–1,016

  4. Train, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane KUL - SNN
    3. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train
    4. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train
    25h 57m
    €414–1,148

  5. Train, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane KUL - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train
    4. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train
    24h 39m
    €386–1,266

  6. Train, fly to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane KUL - LDY
    3. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    30h
    €427–1,383

  7. Train, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane KUL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    27h 17m
    €244–628

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,134.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 24m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to Claremorris, walk to Claremorris, then take the train to Athlone.

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