Getting Around Melbourne
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Melbourne's public transport system offers comprehensive services extending from the CBD in all directions - helping you to soak up all the fun and frivolity of Melbourne Festival.
TRAINS, TRAMS & BUSES
Melbourne's public transport ticketing system is provided by two suppliers - Metlink and myki.
One ticket called a Metcard, gives you flexible travel between metropolitan trains, trams and buses. Metcards are read electronically by validating machines on trams, buses and at the entrance/exits to all train stations. Ensure you validate the ticket otherwise fines may apply. Metcards can be purchased onboard trams (these machines are coin operated only), buses, at train stations, most newsagents, magazine stands and convenience stores.
Metcard Ticket Types
City Saver Price: $2.90* Valid for a single trip within the city centre
Two Hour Price: $3.80* Allows unlimited travel for two hours
Daily Price: $7.00* Valid for unlimited travel for one day
*Concession, Seniors discounts and Value Metcard options are also available
* All these prices are based on Zone 1 fares
Melbourne is currently making the switch to a new ticketing system called myki. While this is happening, you will be able to travel on public transport using either a Metcard or the new myki smartcard. Click here for more details about travelling with myki.
For information about Melbourne's trains, trams and buses, including timetables, ticketing information and maps, call Metlink on 131 638 or visit Metlink. For real-time tram arrival information use the handy tramTRACKER widget.
CITY CIRCLE TRAM
This is a free service around Melbourne's city centre. It is a maroon coloured tram which travels along Flinders, Spring, Latrobe and Harbour Esplanade (Docklands). Just wait at any of the specially marked stops on the route to catch this service. Click here to view a map of the route.
TOURIST SHUTTLE
This free bus service stops at 13 key tourist destinations in the city. The service operates daily every 30 minutes between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
You can obtain route information from the Melbourne Visitors Centre, or follow this link.
TAXIS
All taxis in Melbourne are YELLOW so you can't miss them. If taxis are available for hire the light on the roof will be ON. If the light is OFF it means the taxi is occupied.
Taxi Numbers
Arrow Cabs Tel: 132211
Black & Yellow Cabs Tel: 132227
Silver Top Taxis Tel: 131008
City Taxi Ranks
- Flinders Street Station
- the Arts Centre
- Grand Hyatt Hotel on Russell Street
- Swanston Street, in front of St. Pauls Cathedral
- Corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Street
DRIVING
Secure Parking is the Festival's preferred car park operator, click here to view their locations throughout the city.