There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Tralee by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Nenagh
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Take the bus from George's Quay to Kickham Street
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Take the bus from Kickham Street to Colbert Station
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Take the bus from Colbert Station to Casement Station
Drive
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Drive from Dublin to Tralee
Fly, train
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Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR)
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Take the train from Farranfore to Tralee
Dublin to Tralee by train
The train journey time between Dublin and Tralee is around 4h 15m and covers a distance of around 332 km. This includes an average layover time of around 34 min. Operated by Irish Rail, the Dublin to Tralee train service departs from Dublin Heuston and arrives in Tralee. Typically 146 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Tralee. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Tralee via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Dublin and Tralee is 260 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Tralee without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Dublin to Tralee, including transfers.
Dublin to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Tralee train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
- Distance: 260.5 km
- Duration: 4h 15m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dublin to Tralee via Mallow in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee hourly. Tickets cost €22 - €35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Kerry
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €75
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €19 - €27
- Flexible
- €20 - €28
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €10 - €14
- Flexible
- €10 - €15
Train from Farranfore to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €4 - €6
- Flexible
- €4 - €6
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Kickham Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kickham Street to Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Colbert Station to Casement Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 836611
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Bus Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Standard
- €14 - €20
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Dublin to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Tralee station.
Dublin to Tralee train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Tralee is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Dublin to Tralee.
Ryanair offers flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport.
There are 130+ hotels available in Tralee. Prices start at €45 per night.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to bus which takes 17 min and costs €5 - €8.