How to travel from Limerick to Tralee, Ireland

The distance between Limerick and Tralee is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
1
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Prince's Street.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Dublin Coach

+ 1 others
2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
+

Taxi

Take a taxi to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Unicabs

+ 3 others
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limerick and Tralee

There are several options for getting from Limerick to Tralee by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Limerick and Tralee is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Limerick and Tralee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limerick to Tralee is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Tralee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limerick and Tralee. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limerick to Tralee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Limerick Junction and Mallow. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Irish Rail run train services between Limerick and Tralee. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Limerick and Tralee. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limerick and Tralee with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 40m.

Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Limerick and Tralee. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick to Tralee. We recommend that you take the bus to Prince's Street. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Limerick and Tralee. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limerick to Tralee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Limerick to Tralee

Compare travel optionsbetween Limerick and Tralee

Transport options from Limerick to Tralee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
€12($12)
hourly103km (64 miles)
Train
2h 35m
€30($30)
every 3 hours195km (121 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
€170($170)
on demand101km (63 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€20($20)
on demand101km (63 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Limerick and Tralee

Bus companies

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