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 | ||
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Airtrain | 25 Min. | AU$ 20.90 | Details | |
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Minibus | 25 Min. | AU$ 32 | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | AU$ 50‑60 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
20 Min. | AU$ 90 | Details |
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Uber | 20 Min. | AU$ 45‑85 | Details |
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.
Brisbane Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Brisbane:

Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
AU$ 20.90 ppDescription:
Airtrain from Brisbane Airport (Train station in Domestic & Int’l Terminal) to Brisbane Central Station and CBD, in the city center
Book a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
20-45 minutesCost:
AU$ 32 ppDescription:
Shared Shuttle from Brisbane Airport (pick-up location according to provider) to central Brisbane or to your accommodation
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 50-60Description:
Taxi from Brisbane Airport (Domestic & Intl. Terminal) to central Brisbane, CBD or directly to your accommodation
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 90Description:
Comfortable private transfer from Brisbane Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Brisbane or to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 45-85Description:
Uber from Brisbane Airport (pickup location according to Uber app) to central Brisbane, CBD or to your accommodationRoute from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to the center of Brisbane (Central Station)
Things to know about Brisbane:
1. Brisbane is known as “Brissie” to the locals
2. Brisbane enjoys 283 days of sunshine in a year
3. Jackie Chan’s movie “First Strike” was filmed at Brisbane’s Chinatown Mall