There are 2 ways to get from Athlone to Callan by bus 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Callan is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Callan is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone station to Callan. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at Callan via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Athlone and Callan is 183 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Callan without a car is to bus and line 470 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Athlone to Callan, including transfers.
Athlone to Callan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
Athlone to Callan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Callan is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Athlone to Callan.
There are 122+ hotels available in Callan.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Callan, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Station to Callan via Ormonde Road and Kilkenny in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Kilkenny to Callan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.