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How to get fromRome to Portlaoiseby plane, train, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Portlaoise by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane FCO - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 32m
    €70–210

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rome to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar car
    38h 7m
    €353–582

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Rădăuțibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    3d 7h
    €82–355

  4. Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CIA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    9h 20m
    €74–280

  5. Train to Naples Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NAP - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    8h 23m
    €94–255

  6. Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane CIA - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train
    9h 18m
    €82–247

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Portlaoise. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 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, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rome to Portlaoise via Port of Cherbourg and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 38h 7m.

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