Transfers Countries Ireland DublinDublin to Killarney

Private car transfer from Dublin to Killarney

309km

One way

From $139 per person

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Private transfer in 3 h 40 min

309km

One way

From $139 per person

Trusted by 2+ million happy travelers across 130 countries

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What's included

Door-to-door service

Pick-up and drop-off at any address

Flight tracking included

Your driver will wait if your flight is delayed

Professional English-speaking driver

Local expert, fully licensed and insured

Clean, air-conditioned vehicle

Comfortable ride with climate control

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure

Luggage included

1 suitcase and 1 carry-on per passenger

Your trip at a glance

3 h 40 min

309km

Private driver

Pick up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Dublin.

Help with your luggage

Trip

You will travel in comfort for 3 h 40 min.

Smoke-free

Child seats

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Clean, comfortable car

Accessible

Free cancellation

Don't miss out on sightseeing stops!

Explore at your own pace and discover these hidden gems on the way.

Castletown House

Kildare Village

Killarney

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Killarney.

Door-to-door service

Total distance↔ 309 km

Estimated time3 h 40 min

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Verified reviews from 830 travelers who booked this route

Aug 31, 2025

"Delightful driver with lots of knowledge of the areas we drove through. Stopped when we needed to stop, made sure we were comfortable. He made a long drive very enjoyable. "

Robin

United States

Sep 29, 2024

"Tom was wonderful. Couldn’t have asked for a better steward to get us where we needed to go. Top class Tom. "

Jill

United States

Jul 12, 2024

"Very satisfied, driver was helpful and on time. He made good suggestions for stopping points as well."

Jesse

United States

Jun 6, 2024

"John was very punctual and professional. We had a 2 year old with us with which he was great. He was informative and flexible. He could not have been any better. Excellent driver for us "

Douglas

United States

May 23, 2024

"Radu was a wonderful driver. On time, very friendly and accommodating. Would not hesitate to use him again."

James

United States

Oct 25, 2023

"On our trip from Dublin to Killarney, John M. was a great driver. He was excellent with communicating, arrived at our pick up location 15 minutes early, and was kind and helpful. He drove safely and efficiently to all of our stops. His car was beautiful and clean. He was great with communication over text at our different stops. While in Cork, we ran into a little issue with a large social and political demonstration/march occurring on the streets in the exact location where we were walking. John was able to calmly navigate the situation and arrange another meeting point for our pick up and escorted us out of the area and onto our next stop exactly on time. "

Melissa

United States

Aug 30, 2023

"My mom thoroughly enjoyed her trip from Dublin to Killarney with Tadgh. Tadgh mad her feel completely at ease while under his care. This really started off her holiday in the best of way. She was very happy and pleased with his service. If we’re in need of a driver again, we’d definitely use daytrip again. And, if possible, request Tadgh as our driver. Thank you so much. Please give Tadgh our best."

Catherine

United States

Aug 22, 2023

" The trip was great all around - Mick was wonderful. Definitely would recommend Daytrip to others! "

Beverly

United States

Jul 21, 2023

"John was wonderful! Seemless ride to catch up with the rest of our family after our flight was cancelled."

Laura

United States

May 14, 2023

"Abdul was the greatest! Such a nice personality and he took such great care of us! Definitely made a long trip very enjoyable."

Melanie

United States

Mar 24, 2023

"My group had a fantastic experience with Chao. He was a great communicator leading up to our trip, he is a safe and efficient driver, and he was able to make some excellent/necessary stops along the way while keeping us on schedule. We would highly recommend Chao and Daytrip to other travelers! "

Jacqueline

United States

Jan 3, 2023

"Hello, I had such an excellent and truly above and beyond experience with your company and with our wonderful driver John, that I am now 100% committed to day trip and will recommend to all my traveling friends and family. John was exceptional and extremely professional and friendly. We had a wonderful time with him. He was always on time and very flexible with our schedule and he even pointed out some really cool places to us during the drive. John is a wonderful addition to your company and I highly recommend him. Thank you all for everything. Meggan F."

Meggan

United States

Aug 16, 2022

"It was perfect. Garry was wonderful. He was early- he talked us through the day. We had a pretty long drive and he had planed on a stop for lunch. I was so thankful for this as I didn’t have a plan for food and we were traveling all day. He also had bottled water for us in the van- we really appreciated that. On top of all this- Garry is a wonderful person. Very helpful and entertaining to talk to. "

Erin

United States

Jun 30, 2022

"We were so pleased with Paul M. who took us from Dublin to Killarney. He was waiting for us early outside our hotel so as not to be late in case we were ready - love that! We immediately got on our way as he went through expanding on some of the sights we saw in Dublin. The car was clean and we felt very safe. Our journey had two planned stops, the highlight being Castlehouse. Paul parked as close as possible and told us to take our time and that he would be waiting with the car to keep all our bags safe. This stop was one of the highlights of our trip! He let us know that anytime we needed a stop, to stretch our legs or get a coffee he would work it in, but we just kept going across Ireland as he told us about the towns and landscape. I would not hesitate to use this service and would highly recommend Paul. "

Shirley

United States

Dec 2, 2021

"It was great! Patrick was waiting for us right outside the gate, we had a nice stop along the way for lunch, and he was a fun person to talk with. We were very happy with the whole experience! "

Marie

United States

Dec 18, 2019

"Mohammad picked us up in Dublin on time and greeted us with a huge smile. He was very kind throughout the drive and gave us ample time to stop and sightsee. Although he wasn't originally from Ireland, he'd lived there for 14 years and was very familiar with irish culture. Mohammad is also a very well traveled person, which made it fun to share stories with him. He made the trip very pleasant and I would highly recommend him. Since this was our very first experience using Daytrip as a service, it provided us with a lot of confidence in the company. Thanks to all for a great job."

John

United States

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Dublin to Killarney

From Dublin Airport to Killarney, the most direct and convenient way is to book a private, door-to-door car transfer with Daytrip. Other options include driving or taking a bus to Heuston Station in Dublin and then catching a train to Killarney. Direct buses from Dublin Airport to Killarney are available, though less frequent.

The best driving route from Dublin to Killarney is via the M7 and N21, passing through Limerick. This route offers a mix of motorway and national roads, showcasing Ireland's countryside, towns, and villages, making for a scenic and straightforward journey.

Yes, there is a direct train to Killarney from Dublin. Departing from Heuston Station, the journey takes approximately 3-3.5 hours, offering a comfortable and scenic route across the Irish landscape to the heart of Kerry.

You need at least 2 days in Killarney. One day for the town and one day for the countryside. And that gives you 6 hearty meals. Of course, because the Killarney National Park is so large, you'll want to spend longer if you want to explore the lake country to the fullest.

Only if you want to immerse yourself in Irish history, culture, and the beautiful countryside. Killarney’s town has historic monuments and pubs that come to life with live music, while the 24,700-acre (10,000-hectare) Killarney National Park is a delight for walking or biking.

Between Dublin and Killarney, two of the most popular places to stop are Castletown House, for its incomparable Palladium architecture, and Crag Cave for the stupendous cave formations with Tolkein-inspired names.

Good to know

Child seats available on request
Pet-friendly travel
1 checked bag + 1 carry-on per passenger
Extra or oversized luggage can be added
Flexible payment: card online or cash to driver
Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
Tips are not included (optional ~10%)

Trusted by 2+ million happy travelers across 130 countries

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time

Visit these sights on the way

Castletown House

The first and largest manor of its kind in Ireland, this elegant estate immerses visitors in the beauty of days gone by. Principal Palladium

Kildare Village

This outlet shopping center in the heart of Ireland’s horse-racing mecca offers deals on designer goods all year round. Race to the Bottom

Irish National Stud and Gardens

Surrounded by serene gardens, the legacy of Irish horse racing lives on at the only stud farm open to the public. Horsiculture

Nenagh Castle

This ruined medieval castle boasts Ireland’s finest cylindrical keep. The Best Around

Limerick

With historic charms it just can’t hide; best known as a poem most raunchy; but with castles, churches, and coffee; this city must be tried. There was a City Shannonside

Crag Cave

Many of striking formations in this show cave are named after locations or characters from the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Middle of the Earth

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