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Last updated on May 2023

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.

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Transfer comparison

Overview of all airport transfers from Melbourne Airport to the City Center

Transport Travel time Cost
bus SkyBus
Express
40 Min. AU$ 19.95 Details
bus Public Bus 60‑90 Min. AU$ 4.50 Details
taxi Taxi 30 Min. AU$ 40‑50 Details
privateshuttle Private
Transfer
30 Min. AU$ 90 Details
uber Uber 30 Min. AU$ 55‑65 Details
rentalcar Rental Car 30 Min. Individ. Details
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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:

    Cheap flights to Melbourne

   Best hotels in Melbourne

   Tours and attractions in Melbourne

   City passes & tickets with time slot

   Private transfer from the airport

    High-quality suitcases & trolleys

   Lonely Planet Pocket Melbourne



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Skybus from Melbourne Airport to the City Center
SkyBus Express (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
AU$ 19.95 pp

Description:
SkyBus from Melbourne Tullamarine Int’l Airport (from T1, T3 and T4) to central Melbourne (“Central Business District”, “Southern Cross Station” or “Southbank”)


Public bus from Melbourne Airport to the City Center
Public Bus

Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗


Travel time:
60-90 minutes

Cost:
AU$ 4.50 pp

Description:
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


Taxi from Melbourne Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
30 minutes

Cost:
AU$ 40-50

Description:
Taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (all terminals) to central Melbourne, CBD or directly to accommodation in the city center


Private Shuttle from Melbourne Airport to the City Center
Private Transfer (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗


Travel time:
45 minutes

Cost:
AU$ 90

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Melbourne Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Melbourne or to your accommodation


Uber from Melbourne Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
AU$ 55-65

Description:
Uber from Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Melbourne, CBD or to your accommodation


Rental car
Rental Car

Hire a rental car ↗


Travel time:
30 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
Depending on the company

Description:
Rental Car from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (Counter in “Terminal T123 car park”) to central Melbourne, to CBD, to your accommodation & more


Route 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


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