How To Get From Cork Airport To City Center Best Way – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on March 28th, 2023 at 10:57 am

How To Get From Cork Airport To City Center Best Way – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Cork Airport To City Center?

The distance from Cork Airport to city center is 8 kilometers. Click here to book online Cork activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Dublin airport to downtown is around 10 minutes and the taxi fare is around €25-35.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Cork Airport To City Center?

The cheapest way from Cork airport to city center is by public bus for €5.60. By public bus will take 30-40 minutes and depending on the traffic.

You can also rent a car in Cork airport or get a private transfer.

HOW TO GET FROM CORK AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

PUBLIC BUS FROM CORK AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Cork airport to city center is by public bus also known as Cork Airport Shuttle. These are few public buses leaving Cork airport to city center. 

The Buses 226, 226 A, 225 and 252. The bus fare from Cork airport to city is €5.60 one way per adults and €3.50 for children.

The travel time from Cork airport to Cork Bus Terminal is around 25 minutes. And if you go to Cork Train Station will take around 40 minutes from the airport.

The Buses Number 226 and 226 A are running every 30 minutes during and every hour during the holidays starting at 5 30 am until 12 30 am. You can pay to the bus driver with coins and you should have the exact amount. You can also book online at Bus Eireann website.

Bus Route From Cork Airport

Bus Route 225

Haulbowline – Ringaskiddy – Carragaline – Ballygarvan – Cork Airport

Bus Route 226

Cork Railway Station – Cork City Bus Station – Cork Airport – Kinsale

Bus Route 226 A

Cork Railway Station – Cork City Bus Station – Cork Airport

Bus Route 252

Cork – Cork Airport – Skibbereen – Glengarriff – Kenmare

LEAP VISITOR CARD

You can get the Leap Visitor Card at the airport in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for €10 valid 1 day, €19.50 for 3 days and €40 for 7 days. You will get unlimited transportation in Dublin and Cork around: Airlink 747, Dublin Bus, Luas Tram, DART and Commuter Rail (Dublin city and county).

TAXI FROM CORK AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you go from Cork airport to city center by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 10 minutes and the taxi fare from Cork airport to city center is €25-35. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM CORK AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Cork. Prices are around €40 and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be €10 per person.

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RENTING A CAR AT CORK AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car at Cork’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Cork. It will take you 10 minutes to get from Dublin airport to city center by private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around €30-40 per day. Get the best deals renting a car in Dublin!

Car rental options can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Cork and Ireland. Make sure you have a parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Cork.

WHERE TO STAY IN CORK

You can access a room in Cork starting from €30-40. And while a hotel that is a double room in a budget can go up to €90.

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CASH AND ATMS IN IRELAND

The currency used all throughout Ireland is Euro just like all European countries. The exact currency of Euro to dollar is A €1 = $1.13678 USD. You can use debit cards everywhere in Ireland. ATMs are available and accessible in all parts of the country.

Click here to know the exchange rate between the Euro and your currency!

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