What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Kilkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €190 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Kilkenny?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Kilkenny is to fly and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €65 - €190.

How far is it from Rome to Kilkenny?

The distance between Rome and Kilkenny is 2053 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Kilkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Kilkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 9h and costs €80 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Kilkenny?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Rome to Kilkenny, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rome and Kilkenny?

Kilkenny is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 9:06 AM in Rome and 8:06 AM in Kilkenny.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

Rome to Kilkenny - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane FCO - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
8h 20m
€66–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain
3d 9h
€83–359
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Kilkennycar
37h 8m
€360–913
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CIA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus
9h 52m
€74–242
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane CIA - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus
11h 44m
€88–217
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane FCO - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus
12h 17m
€90–222

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 2,053.1 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Kilkenny. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 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 bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Kilkenny via Rădăuți, Dublin, Broombridge, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 3d 9h.

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