How to travel from Bundoran to Killarney, Ireland

The distance between Bundoran and Killarney is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bundoran to Killarney by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KillarneyBundoran if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Zone 21, stop 111911, Fly

Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then Henry St and then to Killarney Mission Road.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Killarney.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundoran and Killarney

There are several options for getting from Bundoran to Killarney by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Bundoran and Killarney is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Bundoran and Killarney by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundoran to Killarney is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundoran and Killarney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bundoran and Killarney. We recommend that you drive to Killarney. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundoran and Killarney. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundoran to Killarney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eyre Square Galway, Henry St and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Bus Feda Teoranta, Citylink, Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Bundoran and Killarney. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundoran to Killarney. We recommend that you take the bus to Knock Airport stop 553081 then fly from Knock (NOC) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Killarney is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Killarney. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bundoran and Killarney. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundoran to Killarney is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Bundoran to Killarney

Compare travel optionsbetween Bundoran and Killarney

Transport options from Bundoran to Killarney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Zone 21, stop 111911, Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
€60($60)
every 4 hours493km (307 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 25m
€95($95)
4 times a day1,118km (695 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 5m
€26($26)
twice daily384km (239 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550417h 35m
€36($36)
4 times a day413km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€50($50)
on demand364km (226 miles)

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Airports near Killarney

The following major airports near Killarney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Killarney
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Killarney
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Killarney