Rome2Rio

How to get fromCork to Costa Ricaby plane, train, shuttle, or taxi

Find Transport to Costa Rica

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Costa Rica by plane, train, shuttle, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Cork Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ORK - SJO
    18h 13m
    $352–1,316

  2. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SNN - SJO
    22h 18m
    $346–1,239

  3. Fly Cork Airport to Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane ORK - LIO
    32h 21m
    $384–1,431

  4. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SNN - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    36h 31m
    $850–2,518

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane ORK - XQP
    2. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Isidrotaxi taxi
    35h 31m
    $492–1,476

Cork Airport (ORK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cork to Costa Rica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,167.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Costa Rica?

Aer Lingus and British Airways fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

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 Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.