In short
- 🚍 Network: Public Transport Victoria — train, tram, bus.
- 💳 Pay with: myki.
- 🚕 Also: rideshare (Uber/DiDi) and taxis everywhere; hire a car for day trips.
- ✈️ From the airport: see Getting Here.
The network: Public Transport Victoria
Melbourne's public transport is run by Public Transport Victoria, covering train, tram, bus. Plan any trip door-to-door with the official journey planner or Google Maps.
Tickets & how to pay: myki
Melbourne runs on myki — buy and top up a card (or use Mobile myki on Android), then touch on and off. Contactless bank-card payment is rolling out across the network.
See current myki fares & details →
What it costs
A single two-hour fare covers all modes; two fares cap your day. The City Circle tram and the entire CBD Free Tram Zone cost nothing.
Getting in from the airport
Flying in? Taxis, rideshare and airport shuttles connect to the centre, and some cities add a direct train or express bus. The exact options, travel times and rough costs for Melbourne are in our Getting Here guide.
Airport transfers in Melbourne
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Taxis, rideshare & on-demand
Rideshare is well established in Melbourne — Uber is everywhere, often alongside DiDi, Ola or Bolt (which can be cheaper). Traditional taxis can be hailed, picked up at ranks or booked by app. For late nights or trips beyond the timetable, on-demand is usually the easiest option.
On foot & by bike
Melbourne's inner neighbourhoods are best explored on foot, and many areas have bike paths plus share-bike or e-scooter schemes. It's often the nicest (and cheapest) way to get between spots that are close together. For ideas, browse our walks in Melbourne.
Prefer to drive? Hire a car in Melbourne
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Handy apps
- PTV app
- Google Maps
Local tips
- The Free Tram Zone covers most of the CBD and Docklands — no myki touch-on needed inside it.
- Touch on at train stations even in the free zone if you'll travel beyond it.
Getting around Melbourne — FAQs
What public transport runs in Melbourne?+
Melbourne is served by Public Transport Victoria, covering train, tram, bus. You can plan any door-to-door trip with the official journey planner or Google Maps.
How do I pay for public transport in Melbourne?+
Melbourne runs on myki — buy and top up a card (or use Mobile myki on Android), then touch on and off. Contactless bank-card payment is rolling out across the network.
Can I use a contactless card on Melbourne transport?+
Melbourne mainly uses the myki system; check whether contactless bank cards are accepted before you travel, or pick up the local card on arrival.
How much does it cost to get around Melbourne?+
A single two-hour fare covers all modes; two fares cap your day. The City Circle tram and the entire CBD Free Tram Zone cost nothing.
Do I need a car in Melbourne?+
For the inner city and main attractions, public transport plus the odd rideshare usually covers it — you won't need a car. A hire car earns its keep for day trips, the coast and spread-out areas beyond the network.
How do I get from the airport into Melbourne?+
Airport transfers, taxis, rideshare and (in some cities) a direct train or shuttle connect the airport to the centre — see our Getting Here guide for the specifics for Melbourne.
Is there Uber / rideshare in Melbourne?+
Yes — rideshare (Uber, and often DiDi, Ola or Bolt) operates across Melbourne alongside traditional taxis, which you can hail, rank or book by app.
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