Melbourne Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Airport transfers in Melbourne: taxi, bus, train, and shuttle options from the airport to the city center, with costs and journey times in Australia.
We have not yet verified how travellers currently reach Melbourne from the airport serving it, so we are not publishing routes, operators or fares we cannot stand behind. For what is running on the day you travel, the arrivals information published by your arrival airport is the reliable source, and your accommodation will usually know what works best for the hour you land.
Helpful Tips
Get a myki card at airport 7-Eleven for all trains, trams and buses in Melbourne
Take the SkyBus from Tullamarine to Southern Cross Station for direct city access
Download the PTV app to plan tram routes and see real-time departures
Ride the free City Circle tram (route 35) for CBD sightseeing without using myki
Common Scams to Avoid
Unlicensed drivers at the taxi rank approach travelers with offers of a "fixed-price ride" that is far above the metered fare. Only accept rides from the official queue and insist the driver uses the meter or pre-book through the airport's authorised ride-share and taxi apps.
Some shuttle-bus operators inside the terminal quote a low per-person fare but then demand a "minimum passenger surcharge" once the van is loaded. Verify the total cost before boarding and, if unsure, use the SkyBus or other clearly marked services with published fares.
Currency-exchange kiosks in the arrivals hall advertise "no commission" yet bury a poor exchange rate in the fine print, resulting in noticeably fewer Australian dollars than you should receive. Compare the mid-market rate on your phone first and consider withdrawing cash from an ATM instead.