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How to get fromIstanbul to Limerickby bus, plane, car, car ferry or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Limerick by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Shannon Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeIST - SNN
    10h 42m
    €178–362

  2. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeIST - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
    11h 59m
    €111–262

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Dunkirkcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Limerickcar
    2d 3h
    €635–1,114

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeIST - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
    13h 38m
    €200–349

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeSAW - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
    11h 58m
    €128–688

Istanbul (IST) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Limerick. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Limerick via Dunkirk and Rosslare Harbour in around 2d 3h.

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