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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Limerick by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Chennai International Airport to Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAA - SNN
17h 41m
€332–1,524
Fly Chennai International Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MAA - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus
21h 34m
€177–460
Fly Chennai International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
18h 53m
€297–835
Fly Chennai International Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAA - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
20h 20m
€328–1,233
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BLR - SNN
22h 53m
€314–1,135
Fly Chennai International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAA - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus
24h 32m
€308–798

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

14Weekly Planes

16h 1mAverage Duration

€321Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,847.4 km
Duration: 17h 41m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Limerick, Ireland?

Lufthansa, Airbus France, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shannon Airport (SNN) twice daily.

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Limerick(opens in a new window), Ireland(opens in a new window)

Limerick is a city in western Ireland, in County Limerick. It is in the province of Munster and is in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region. With a population of 102,287 at the 2022 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in the Republic of Ireland, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland. It was founded by Scandinavian settlers in 812, during the Viking Age.

Things to do in Limerick

University of Limerick(Opens in a new window)

The University of Limerick (UL) (Irish: Ollscoil Luimnigh) is a university in Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, it became a university in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989. It was the first university established since Irish independence in 1922, and was followed by the establishment of Dublin City University later the same day in 1989.

Hunt Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Hunt Museum (Irish: Iarsmalann Hunt) is a museum in the city of Limerick, Ireland. The Hunt Museum holds a personal collection donated by the Hunt family, it was originally situated in the University of Limerick, before being moved to its present location in the Georgian Custom House in 1997. The Custom House is situated on Rutland Street on the banks of the River Shannon at its confluence with the Abbey River. Among the museums collection are works by notable artists and designers such as Pablo Picasso, Jack B. Yeats, and Sybil Connolly as well as distinctive historical items such as the O' Dea Mitre and Crozier.

King John's Castle(Opens in a new window)

King John's Castle (Irish: Caisleán Luimnigh) is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the Island, the castle itself was built on the orders of King John in 1200. One of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe, the walls, towers and fortifications remain today and are visitor attractions. The remains of a Viking settlement were uncovered during archaeological excavations at the site in 1900.

Bunratty Castle(Opens in a new window)

Bunratty Castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village (Irish: Bun Ráite), by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport. The castle and the adjoining folk park are run by Shannon Heritage as tourist attractions.

Places to stay in Limerick

The Bedford Townhouse(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Limerick City Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

The Old Quarter Townhouse(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Woodfield House Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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