How to travel from Cork to Tralee, Ireland

The distance between Cork and Tralee is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cork to Tralee by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Tralee

Take the train to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)

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Bus

Take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cork and Tralee

There are several options for getting from Cork to Tralee by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Cork and Tralee is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Cork and Tralee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cork to Tralee is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Cork and Tralee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cork and Tralee. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cork and Tralee with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2hrs.

Irish Rail run train services between Cork and Tralee. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cork and Tralee. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cork and Tralee with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 2hrs.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Cork and Tralee. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cork to Tralee. We recommend that you take the train to Tralee. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Tralee is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Tralee. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cork and Tralee. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cork to Tralee is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Cork to Tralee

Compare travel optionsbetween Cork and Tralee

Transport options from Cork to Tralee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Tralee + 1 similar
1h 55m
€20($20)
every 3 hours133km (83 miles)
Train2hrs
€14($14)
4 times a day133km (83 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€15($15)
hourly116km (72 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€24($24)
on demand120km (75 miles)

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Airports near Tralee

The following major airports near Tralee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Tralee
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Tralee
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Tralee