The distance from Cork to Dublin is approximately 165 to 170 miles (about 265 to 272 kilometers) by road, with a driving time of roughly 3 hours. The direct aerial distance (as the crow flies) between Cork and Dublin is around 144 to 150 miles (about 230 to 240 kilometers). Traveling by train between these two cities covers about 230 kilometers and takes around 2 to 2.5 hours. Flying takes about 46 minutes of flight time between Cork Airport and Dublin Airport.