How to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) ✈️ to the City Center

Brisbane Airport (BNE) serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 14 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Brisbane by Airtrain, Shared Shuttle (Minibus), Taxi, Private Transfer or Uber.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Brisbane Airport (BNE) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options from Brisbane Airport to the City Center

	Transport	Travel time	Cost
	Airtrain	25 Min.	AU$ 20.90	Details
	Minibus	25 Min.	AU$ 32	Details
	Taxi	20 Min.	AU$ 50‑60	Details
	Private Transfer	20 Min.	AU$ 90	Details
	Uber	20 Min.	AU$ 45‑85	Details

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Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.

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Airtrain (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

25 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 20.90 pp

Description:

Airtrain from Brisbane Airport (Train station in Domestic & Int’l Terminal) to Brisbane Central Station and CBD, in the city center

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Minibus (AD)

Book a minibus ride ↗

Travel time:

20-45 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 32 pp

Description:

Shared Shuttle from Brisbane Airport (pick-up location according to provider) to central Brisbane or to your accommodation

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 50-60

Description:

Taxi from Brisbane Airport (Domestic & Intl. Terminal) to central Brisbane, CBD or directly to your accommodation

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Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 90

Description:

Comfortable private transfer from Brisbane Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Brisbane or to your accommodation

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 45-85

Description:

Uber from Brisbane Airport (pickup location according to Uber app) to central Brisbane, CBD or to your accommodation

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Route from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to the center of Brisbane (Central Station)

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