Kerry Airport

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What is the distance from Kerry Airport to the centre of Killarney?

The main town near the airport is Killarney, the distance is 17 kilometres / 10.6 miles (20 minutes).

From KIR Airport to Killarney City centre by Taxi
17 km
20 min
€ 30.-

Public transport

Bus to Killarney and Tralee

Bus Eireann provides public transport to and from Kerry Airport, there is a direct bus service to Killarney. This place is known as the starting point of the Ring of Kerry, a circular tourist route in County Kerry. For this reason, many tourists travel directly to Killarney after arrival. From Monday to Saturday bus number 14 leaves the airport to Killarney seven times a day, on Sundays and public holidays there are just a few buses available. A bus journey from Kerry Airport to Killarney Bus Station takes 30 minutes.

Bus tickets, Limerick and Cork
Bus 40 and bus 271 also follow this route, but only a few times per day. In the opposite direction these buses run to Tralee. Bus number 14 provides a direct connection between Kerry Airport and Limerick. Tickets are available on board the bus, the price to Killarney is € 5.50 for adults and € 3.50 for children. Please consult buses to and from Kerry Airport for more information. At 1.5 kilometres from Kerry Airport you can find the the train station of Farranfore, which can be reached on foot in 15 to 20 minutes. Trains leave several times a day to Tralee, Killarney and Cork, among other places.

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Activities

Activity

Killarney: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Killarney National Park

Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour from Killarney Town to some of Killarney National Park’s most treasured landmarks, including Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross Traditional Farms, and more.
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From Killarney: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Tour

Discover the panoramic beauty of the Ring of Kerry, including the spectacular Skellig Ring, on a guided tour from Killarney. Visit charming villages and popular attractions, and enjoy stunning nature.
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Killarney: Gap of Dunloe Walking and Boat Tour

Enjoy a trip by boat and foot across the Lakes of Killarney and through the breath-taking Gap of Dunloe on this guided tour. Take in the scenic landscapes and hilly terrain of the picturesque area.
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