How to travel from Inistioge to Killarney National Park, Ireland

The distance between Inistioge and Killarney National Park is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Inistioge to Killarney National Park by train, 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 Killarney National ParkInistioge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Kildare and then to Killarney.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Killarney Station stop 635601.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Killarney National Park.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inistioge and Killarney National Park

There are several options for getting from Inistioge to Killarney National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Inistioge and Killarney National Park is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Inistioge and Killarney National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inistioge to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Inistioge and Killarney National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inistioge and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inistioge to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thomastown, Kildare, Portarlington and Killarney. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Irish Rail run train services between Inistioge and Killarney National Park. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inistioge and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inistioge to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kilkenny Castle, Cork Anderson's Quay and Killarney Station stop 635601. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Inistioge and Killarney National Park. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inistioge to Killarney National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Newlands then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Killarney National Park is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Killarney National Park. 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 Inistioge and Killarney National Park. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inistioge to Killarney National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Inistioge to Killarney National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Inistioge and Killarney National Park

Transport options from Inistioge to Killarney National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 60m
€115($115)
twice daily454km (282 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€90($90)
once a week369km (229 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
€58($58)
twice daily292km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€43($43)
on demand215km (134 miles)

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Airports near Killarney National Park

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Killarney National Park
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Killarney National Park
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Killarney National Park