How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Tralee?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Tralee start at R 566. The average price for this route is around R 568. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cork to Tralee?

The average bus journey time from Cork to Tralee is 2h, covering a distance of 93 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Cork to Tralee route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cork to Tralee?

The earliest bus departs from Cork to Tralee at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Tralee?

A bus trip from Cork to Tralee produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Cork to Tralee from R 205 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	22:40	Tralee R875	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:45	Cork Bishopstown	2h	22:45	Tralee Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:40	Tralee R875	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	13:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	15:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	14:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	16:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	15:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	17:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	14:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Next departures from Cork to Tralee on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	10:10	Tralee R875	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	10:15	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	12:10	Tralee R875	No tags
Bus	11:45	Cork Bishopstown	1h 55m	13:40	Tralee R875	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:50 PM GMT.

Get from Cork to Tralee

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just R 566, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64bus per day

2hAverage duration

93 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cork and Tralee?

Stops in Cork

A
Cork Airport
B
Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place
Lower Oliver Plunkett St, Cork, Ireland
C
Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal
Port of Cork, Loughbeg, Co. Cork, Ireland

Stops in Tralee

A
Tralee - Bus Station
John Joe Sheehy Rd, Boherbee, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5449 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 449 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at R 566

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cork to Tralee by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cork to Tralee?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cork to Tralee start at R 566. The average price for this route is around R 568. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cork to Tralee?
The average bus journey time from Cork to Tralee is 2h, covering a distance of 93 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Cork to Tralee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cork to Tralee?
The earliest bus departs from Cork to Tralee at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cork to Tralee?
A bus trip from Cork to Tralee produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/12

R 519

05/12

R 519

Today

R 518

07/12

R 518

08/12

R 207

09/12

R 207

10/12

R 207

11/12

R 207

The cheapest trip from Cork to Tralee was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 207

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cork to Tralee as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 207 to R 519 for a bus ticket from Cork to Tralee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 207, which is on 2025-12-09.