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Last updated on January 2023
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 Airtain (Public train), Taxi, Uber, Private Shuttle, Shared Shuttle or Rental Car.
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Airtrain
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Taxi
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.
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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$ 19.50 💸 | Details |
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Shared Shuttle | 25 Min. | AU$ 25 | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. ⏱️ | AU$ 45‑60 | Details |
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Private Shuttle | 20 Min. | AU$ 65 | Details |
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Uber | 20 Min. | AU$ 30‑35 | Details |
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Rental car | 20 Min. | Individ. | Details |
ⓘ Status 2023
Airtrain
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
💸 AU$ 19.50 ppDescription:
Airtrain from Brisbane Airport (Train station in Domestic & Int’l Terminal) to Brisbane Central Station and CBD, in the city center
Shared Shuttle (AD)
Book a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
20-45 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 25 ppDescription:
Shared Shuttle from Brisbane Airport (pick-up location according to provider) to central Brisbane or to your accommodation
Taxi
Official local taxis
Travel time:
⏱️ 20 minutesCost:
AU$ 45-60Description:
Taxi from Brisbane Airport (Domestic & Intl. Terminal) to central Brisbane, CBD or directly to your accommodation
Uber (AD)
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 30-35Description:
Uber from Brisbane Airport (pickup location according to Uber app) to central Brisbane, CBD or to your accommodation
Private Shuttle (AD)
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 65Description:
Comfortable private transfer from Brisbane Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Brisbane or to your accommodation
Rental Car
Hire a rental car ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
Depending on the companyDescription:
Rental Car from Brisbane Airport (counters at both terminals) to Brisbane, CBD, to your accommodation & moreRoute 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