Groundwork by Potniq

City guide

Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

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Last refresh: 2026-02-22 08:07 UTC

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Authorities

1

Transport modes

5

Payment methods

3

Airport links

3

Transport Authorities

Getting Around

Mode Operator Notes
tram Yarra Trams Free Tram Zone in CBD; City Circle Tram (35) free hop-on hop-off; every 7-10 min peak, 20-30 min off-peak.
train Metro Trains City Loop and suburban/regional; every 4-5 min peak, 20 min off-peak; 5am-midnight daily.
bus Various Metro and outer suburbs; every 10-15 min peak busy routes, 20-30 min off-peak.
train V/Line Regional services from city; myki on some lines.
bus SkyBus Airport express to Southern Cross Station.

Paying for Transport

  • myki card Contactless smart card for trams/trains/buses; tap on/off; buy at stations/7-Eleven/machines; zones 1+2 for full metro (~A$5.30/2hr, A$10.60 daily cap). Free Tram Zone no tap. Open
  • myki Money Pay as you go with top-up. Open
  • Paper ticket V/Line regional beyond myki network.

Operating Hours

  • Weekday Trams/buses/trains: 5am-midnight, frequent peak (4-10 min), off-peak 20-30 min.
  • Weekend Similar to weekday but reduced frequency; Night Network Fri/Sat all night.
  • Night service Night Network trains/trams/buses Fri/Sat nights; SkyBus 4am-1am daily.

Rideshare & Taxis

  • Uber Available Available; pick-up at airport terminals and city.

Airport Connections

  • bus - SkyBus 30 min to Southern Cross, ~A$20-23 one-way Airport info
  • taxi/rideshare - Taxi/Uber 30 min, ~A$60-80
  • train - No direct train N/A, N/A

Live Delay Info

Local Tips

Get myki on arrival for 2-5 days (daily cap efficient); use PTV app for live tracking/journey planner; Free Tram Zone for CBD hotels/sights; tap on/off always outside free zone to avoid max fare; SkyBus best airport link; Night Network for Fri/Sat late; bikes free on trains.