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How to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) ✈️ to the City Center
Melbourne Airport (MEL), colloquially known as Tullamarine Airport, is the primary airport of Melbourne and is located about 22 km south of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Melbourne by SkyBus (Express Bus), Public Bus, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Rental Car.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Melbourne Airport (MEL) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Melbourne Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SkyBus Express |
40 Min. | AU$ 19.95 | Details |
|
Public Bus | 60‑90 Min. | AU$ 4.50 | Details |
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Taxi | 30 Min. | AU$ 40‑50 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
30 Min. | AU$ 90 | Details |
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Uber | 30 Min. | AU$ 55‑65 | Details |
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Rental Car | 30 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• 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.
Melbourne Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Melbourne:
Tours and attractions in Melbourne
City passes & tickets with time slot
Private transfer from the airport
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
AU$ 19.95 ppDescription:
SkyBus from Melbourne Tullamarine Int’l Airport (from T1, T3 and T4) to central Melbourne (“Central Business District”, “Southern Cross Station” or “Southbank”)
Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60-90 minutesCost:
AU$ 4.50 ppDescription:
Bus line 901 from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (Bus stop at Terminal 4) to “Broadmeadows Station”, change here to the Tram (Craigieburn) to the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
AU$ 40-50Description:
Taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (all terminals) to central Melbourne, CBD or directly to accommodation in the city center
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
AU$ 90Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Melbourne Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Melbourne or to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
AU$ 55-65Description:
Uber from Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Melbourne, CBD or to your accommodation
Hire a rental car ↗
Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
Depending on the companyDescription:
Rental Car from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (Counter in “Terminal T123 car park”) to central Melbourne, to CBD, to your accommodation & moreRoute from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne (CBD)
Things to know about Melbourne:
1. Five of the six tallest buildings in Australia are in Melbourne’s CBD
2. Melbourne’s number one restaurant – the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant – is a tram
3. Melbourne has the highest number of cafes and restaurants per number of people than any other city in the world