How to travel from Dublin to Tralee, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Tralee is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out TraleeDublin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Bus

Take the bus to Prince's Street.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Tralee

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Tralee by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Dublin and Tralee is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Dublin and Tralee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Tralee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dublin and Tralee. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dublin to Tralee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mallow. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dublin and Tralee. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Dublin and Tralee. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dublin and Tralee with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 4h 25m.

Dublin Coach, Aircoach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dublin and Tralee. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Tralee. We recommend that you take the bus to Prince's Street. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Dublin and Tralee. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Dublin to Tralee

Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Tralee

Transport options from Dublin to Tralee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€32($32)
every 3 hours331km (206 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€20($20)
every 3 hours301km (187 miles)
Bus via Cork, Lower Glanmire Road5h 15m
€32($32)
every 2 hours372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€58($58)
on demand293km (182 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