While Kilkenny doesn’t have its own airport, it is easily reached from European cities via Cork or Dublin airports. Dublin can also be reached by ferry and you can then connect with road and rail networks to reach Kilkenny. Many people choose to hire a car when they arrive in either Dublin or Cork, and it is an excellent way to travel in Kilkenny where the public transport options are slightly limited. Having your own vehicle gives you the freedom to really explore the area. Kilkenny can be reached from the southwest (Cork) by the N8 and N76 and from the north and east (Dublin) via the N9 and N78.