More cities in one trip from Cork
Cork (Ireland) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 32 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 6 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Dublin, Limerick and Galway; the quickest to reach is Killarney, about 1 h 20 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 6 nearby cities by bus
- 32 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Cork
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin · Ireland | 220 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Limerick · Ireland | 86 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Galway · Ireland | 158 km | 4 h 10 min | Bus |
| Killarney · Ireland | 73 km | 1 h 20 min | Bus |
| Kilkenny · Ireland | 118 km | about 2 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Kilmacthomas · Ireland | 79 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Cork
Land in Cork, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Cork → Limerick → Killarney → Cork
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Cork, 2 nights in Limerick, 1 night in Killarney
- About 5 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Cork → Limerick | 1 h 45 min |
| Limerick → Killarney | 1 h 55 min |
| Killarney → Cork | 1 h 20 min |
Cork → Limerick → Galway → Cork
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Cork, 2 nights in Limerick, 1 night in Galway
- About 8 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Cork → Limerick | 1 h 45 min |
| Limerick → Galway | 2 h 10 min |
| Galway → Cork | 4 h 10 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Cork
Airports with direct flights to Cork, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 12
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGironaGran CanariaLanzaroteMalagaPalmaReusSevillaTenerifeValencia
United Kingdom 6
Belgium 1
Croatia 1
Greece 1
Portugal 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Cork?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Killarney, Kilkenny and Kilmacthomas. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Cork to Dublin?
About 4 h: it's 220 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Cork?
For Cork, Limerick and Killarney, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Cork, 2 nights in Limerick, 1 night in Killarney), with about 5 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Cork?
From 32 airports in 8 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Cork is cheap.