There are 4 ways to get from Naas to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 726 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from J Devoy Road to Red Cow Luasbus 726
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
2h 17m€13–21Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sallins to Kilkennytrain Re
2h 25m€10–17Drive 90.5 km
- Drive from Naas to Kilkennycar 90.5 km
55 min€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from J Devoy Road to Kilminchybus 726
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to Market Yardbus 838
3h 43m€18–26
Naas to Kilkenny by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naas to Kilkenny is to train which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Naas to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Naas to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from J Devoy Road and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Naas to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Naas and Kilkenny is 139 km. The road distance is 90.5 km.
The best way to get from Naas to Kilkenny without a car is to line 726 bus and bus which takes 2h 17m and costs €12 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Naas to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Naas to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from J Devoy Road station.
Naas to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sallins station.
The best way to get from Naas to Kilkenny is to line 726 bus and bus which takes 2h 17m and costs €12 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Naas, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from J Devoy Road to Kilkenny Stn via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sallins to Kilkenny 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sallins to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from J Devoy Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €3–6
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from J Devoy Road to Kilminchy
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Kilminchy to Market Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Naas to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Naas to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naas to Kilkenny is 90 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Naas to Kilkenny.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kilkenny.







