Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺
Status: ready
Transport Authorities
- Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Website App: PTV
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| tram | Yarra Trams | Free Tram Zone in city centre (CBD from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands and Flinders Street). 24 routes, every 7-10 min peak, 20-30 min off-peak. City Circle Tram (35) free hop-on hop-off. |
| train | Metro Trains | Metro network from 5am-midnight, every 4-5 min peak, 20 min off-peak. Regional V/Line for Geelong, Ballarat etc., myki on some lines. |
| bus | Various (PTV) | Metro and suburban, every 10-15 min peak busy routes, 20-30 min off-peak. |
| train | V/Line | Regional services to Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong etc. |
| other | SkyBus | Airport express bus. |
Paying for Transport
- myki card: Contactless smart card for trams, trains, buses (tap on/off). Buy at stations, 7-Eleven, machines. Zones 1+2: ~$5.30/2hr, $10.60 daily cap (2024 fares). Free Tram Zone no tap.
- contactless bank card/mobile: Supported on some services, check PTV app.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: Trams/buses/trains: ~5am-midnight, frequent peak (7-10am, 4-6pm).
- Weekend: Similar to weekday until midnight; Night Network Fri/Sat all night every 20-30 min on key routes.
- Night service: Night Network: trains/trams/buses all night Fri/Sat.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Widely available in metro area, surge during peak/events.
- DiDi Available Competitive pricing, common in Melbourne.
Airport Connections
- bus - SkyBus Super City Express: 20-30 min to CBD, $20-23 AUD one-way
- rideshare/taxi - Uber/DiDi/Taxi to CBD: 20-40 min, $50-70 AUD
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Get myki Money top-up (daily cap ideal for 2-5 days). Use PTV/Journey Planner app for live times/routes. Free Tram Zone for CBD hotels. Tap on/off always outside free zone to avoid max fare. Airport: SkyBus direct to CBD. Peak hours crowded; Night Network Fri/Sat. Regional: Check V/Line for myki/paper tickets.