The cheapest and fastest buses from Killarney to Cork
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Killarney to Cork is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Killarney to Cork will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
It's difficult to get from Killarney to Cork without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Killarney to Cork
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Killarney to Cork among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 74 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Killarney to Cork
Buses from Killarney to Cork run on average 78 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 78 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 74 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 74 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 78 |
Direct buses 78 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Éireann from Killarney to CorkYou can travel by bus between Killarney to Cork with European Sleeper, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Killarney to Cork
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Killarney to Cork by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cork, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Killarney, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Killarney, Bus Station and Killarney, Rock Rd (Saint Columbanus Community Hospital). When arriving in Cork, you can end your journey in coach stations like Cork, Bus Station, Cork, Western Road (Castlewhite Apts), Cork, Bishopstown University Hospital, Cork, Sheares Street (Mercy Hospital) and Cork, Curraheen Road (Marymount Hospice).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Killarney, Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cork, Bus Station, located 0.3 miles (528 m) away from the city centre.
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