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.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
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, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.
Transfer comparison from MEL airport to downtown
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$ 22 | Details | |
Public Bus | 60‑90 Min. | AU$ 4.50 | Details | |
Taxi | 30 Min. | AU$ 60‑70 | Details | |
Welcome Pickups |
30 Min. | AU$ 100 | Details | |
Uber | 30 Min. | AU$ 55‑85 | 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 Welcome Pickups) 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:
40 minutesCost:
AU$ 22 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 centerOfficial local taxis
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
AU$ 60-70Description:
Taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (all terminals) to central Melbourne, CBD or directly to accommodation in the city centerBook a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
AU$ 100Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Melbourne Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Melbourne, CBD or to your accommodationOrder an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
AU$ 55-85Description:
Uber from Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Melbourne, CBD or to your accommodationRoute from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne (CBD)
Melbourne Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Melbourne:
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