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.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
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.
Transfer comparison from BNE airport to downtown
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.
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 centerBook 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 accommodationOfficial local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 50-60Description:
Taxi from Brisbane Airport (Domestic & Intl. Terminal) to central Brisbane, CBD or directly to your accommodationBook 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 accommodationOrder 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)
Brisbane Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Brisbane:
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