How to get from Perth Airport (PER) ✈️ to the City Center
Perth Airport (PER) serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 10 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Perth by Bus, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Ola.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Perth Airport (PER) 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 to the City Center (Elizabeth Quay, Central Business District)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Bus (from T1/T2) | 45 Min. | AU$ 4.90 | Details | |
Bus (from T3/T4) | 45 Min. | AU$ 4.90 | Details | |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | AU$ 50 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
20 Min. | AU$ 80 | Details |
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Uber | 20 Min. | AU$ 40‑70 | Details |
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Ola | 20 Min. | AU$ 40-70 | 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.
Perth Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Perth:

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
AU$ 4.90 pp (2 zones)Description:
Bus line ‘380’ from Perth Airport (Stop at Terminal 1 & 2) to “Perth Elizabeth Quay Bus Station”, directly in the city center (CBD)
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
AU$ 4.90 pp (2 zones)Description:
Bus line ’40’ from Perth Airport (Stop at Terminal 3 & 4) to Perth Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, directly in the city center (CBD)
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 50Description:
Taxi from Perth Airport (all terminals) to central Perth, CBD or directly to accommodation in downtown area
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 80Description:
Comfortable private transfer from Perth Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to your accommodation in Perth
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
AU$ 40-70Description:
Uber from Perth Airport (pick-up location as per Uber App) to central Perth, CBD or directly to accommodation in the city center