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How to get fromAthens to Kilkennyby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Kilkenny by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeATH - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
    9h 42m
    €102–237

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeATH - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain
    15h 12m
    €101–231

  3. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeATH - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus
    13h 28m
    €128–276

  4. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeATH - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Clonmel Showgroundsbus
    3. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Ormonde Roadbus
    14h 51m
    €113–248

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeATH - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain
    15h 1m
    €164–259

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Kilkenny. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, walk to Cork Anderson's Quay, then take the bus to Ormonde Road.

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