Killarney is well-equipped with a central railway station and an adjacent bus station, both conveniently located near the Killarney Outlet Centre. The nearest airport, Kerry Airport (KIR), is a short distance away, providing air access to the region.
By Air:
Kerry Airport (KIR) is approximately 15-17 kilometers (10 miles) from Killarney. Direct flights are available from Dublin, London (Luton, Stansted), Manchester, Frankfurt-Hahn, Berlin, Alicante, and Faro, primarily operated by Ryanair.
From Kerry Airport, bus services like Bus Éireann's No. 14 can take you to Killarney in about 30 minutes.
Taxis and car rental services are readily available at the airport.
Cork Airport (ORK) is about 90 kilometers away, and Shannon Airport (SNN) is 85-135 kilometers. Dublin Airport (DUB) is further, around 300-320 kilometers from Killarney.
Connections from Cork and Shannon airports typically involve a bus to the respective city center, followed by a connecting bus or train to Killarney.
By Train:
Killarney Railway Station is centrally located.
Trains from Dublin Heuston to Killarney often include a change at Mallow, with a journey time of approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. A direct service can take around 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. Tickets typically cost between €25 and €35.
Trains from Cork to Killarney usually take about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, with tickets ranging from €9 to €13.
By Bus:
Killarney Bus Station is situated next to the railway station.
Bus services from Dublin to Killarney, offered by operators like Dublin Coach and Bus Éireann, take approximately 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. Fares are generally between €22 and €35.
Buses from Cork to Killarney, operated by Bus Éireann and Expressway, have a travel time of about 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. Ticket prices typically range from €10 to €22.
By Car Rental:
Car rental services are available in Killarney town centre and at Kerry Airport. Companies such as Europcar, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz offer vehicles.
Daily rental costs can start from approximately €13 to €18.
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