Rome2Rio

How to get fromEurope to Skellig Islandsby train, plane, bus or ferry

Find Transport to Skellig Islands

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Skellig Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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

  1. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane FRA - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    15h 39m

  2. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane FRA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    16h 53m

  3. Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain train
    2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane HAJ - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    18h 43m

  4. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane FRA - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    15h 34m

  5. Train, bus to Hahn, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hahnbus bus
    3. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane HHN - KIR
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    16h 39m

Frankfurt (FRA) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Europe and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Station, walk to Cork, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Station, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Station, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Europe

Trips to Skellig Islands

Popular routes