How To Get From Melbourne Airport To City Center Best Way

Last updated on August 29th, 2023 at 08:09 pm

How To Get From Melbourne Airport To City Center Best Way – You can go by bus, train, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Melbourne Airport To City Center?

The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is 22 kilometers. Click here to book online Melbourne activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Melbourne Airport to city center is around 20-25 minutes and the taxi fare is $50 AUD. Read here Vegan Breakfast in Melbourne

What Is The Cheapest Way From Melbourne Airport To City Center?

The cheapest way from Melbourne Airport to city center is by regular bus for $4 AUD. It will take 1 hour and 30 minutes total travel time 15 minutes a bus from the airport plus a train and you will have to add the waiting time. The ticket is valid for 2 hours in Melbourne.

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HOW TO GET FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

SKYBUS FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (BEST WAY)

The best way from Melbourne airport to city center is by Skybus. The Skybus fare from Melbourne airport to city center is $19 AUD.

You can buy the Skybus ticket online or at in the ticket counter in the airport and you can take at Arrivals in Terminal 1,3 and 4 at the airport. The Skybus from Melbourne airport to city are running every 10 minutes available 24/7 with WIFI included.

The bus travel time from Melbourne to city center is around 35-45 minutes depending on the traffic. The final stop from public buses from Melbourne airport to city center is Southern Cross Station in Central Melbourne where you can go walking distance to a few places for accommodation.

Once you stop at you can get Skybus Link from 6 30 am to 7 pm is free of charge to move around the hotels in city center.

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BUS FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Melbourne Airport to city center is by public bus. You can get Bus Number 901 from Melbourne Airport to Broadmeadows Station.

The buses from Melbourne airport to city center run every 20-30 minutes starting at 6 30 am to 9 pm. You will have to walk outside the airport following the signs to reach the bus stop. Check here Bus Number 901 schedule and route!

It will take 15 minutes by bus from the airport and later you take the train going to Southern Cross Station or Flinders St Station around 35 minutes both of them in Melbourne city center running from 5 am until midnight.

The total travel time will be around 1 hour plus around 30 minutes waiting time while transferring bus and train. You can get a tram included to get to your final destination.

The bus fare is $4 AUD and you will have to purchase a Myki Card and top up since you can’t pay cash at public transportation in Melbourne.

The Myki Card costs $6 AUD and you will be able to use it for public transportation in Melbourne. The good thing the ticket is valid for 2 hours and you will be able to transfer by train and tram. If you pay for a day ticket the maximum is $7 AUD.

Myki Card

The Miky Card costs $6 AUD and you can top up. You will pay $4 AUD for one way ticket valid for 2 hours and if you pay $7 AUD it will be for the whole day of public transportation in Melbourne.

You will be able to use public buses, trains and trams around city center. You can get the Myki Card in the bus by asking to the bus driver and in the vending machine at the airport.

MELBOURNE AIRPORT SHUTTLE

If you prefer more comfort you can get Melbourne Airport Shuttle buying your ticket online or at the airport. The Airport Shuttle fare from Melbourne Airport to city center is $20 AUD per person and the travel time is around 30-40 minutes.

You will get directly to your hotel from the airport cheaper than a taxi. And it’s perfect if you are traveling alone and you want comfort. A few hotels and hostels are offering this service.

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TAXI FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO MELBOURNE CITY CENTER

The travel time by taxi is around 25 minutes and the taxi fare from Melbourne airport to Melbourne city center is around $60 AUD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO CITY

If you are ordering Uber in Melbourne you should know that prices are similar to taxis. You can pre-book with Uber app and expect to pay around $50-70 AUD depending on your destination and time.

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BEST WAY FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO MELBOURNE CITY CENTER

The best way from Melbourne airport to city center is by regular bus for $4 AUD and it will take 1 hour and 30 minutes. It’s cheaper than the Skybus $19 AUD where you will save around 1 hour time depending on your budget and how much luggage you are bringing.

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WHERE TO STAY IN MELBOURNE

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Melbourne. Where you can sleep in a dorm room or a room for $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD.

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