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How to get fromCork to Athensby bus, plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Athens by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SNN - ATH
    11h 10m
    €103–234

  2. Fly from Cork Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ORK - ATH
    9h 21m
    €83–265

  3. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane KIR - ATH
    10h 36m
    €166–292

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane DUB - ATH
    10h 13m
    €115–250

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week.

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