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 €70 - €210 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 €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Rădăuți, Liffey Valley SC and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

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 which takes 3 days 8h 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.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kilkenny bus from?

Rome to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Rome to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Rădăuți station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Kilkenny?

Kilkenny is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 1:06 PM in Rome and 12:06 PM in Kilkenny.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 160+ hotels available in Kilkenny.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Kilkenny by plane, bus, 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
€71–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus
3d 8h
€83–360
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Kilkennycar
37h 8m
€357–899
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
€74–352
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 50m
€83–277
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 22m
€95–222

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?

You can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Kilkenny Stn via Rădăuți, Dublin, Liffey Valley SC, and Heuston Station in around 3d 8h.

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