MEL to Melbourne City Center
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Destination
Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station)
Melbourne city center
Fastest route
SkyBus Melbourne City Express
coach · every 10-15min
Updated
Nov 2025
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SkyBus Melbourne City Express
Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00–1:00 with frequent departures and 24/7 coverage with reduced overnight frequency. Tickets are separate from Myki and connections to city trains and free CBD trams are available at Southern Cross.
Transport matrix
SkyBus Melbourne City Express
10-15mNon-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00–1:00 with frequent departures and 24/7 coverage with reduced overnight frequency. Tickets are separate from Myki and connections to city trains and free CBD trams are available at Southern Cross.
Route 901 SmartBus + Metro train via Broadmeadows
15-30mPTV route 901 SmartBus from Melbourne Airport to Broadmeadows Station, then suburban trains to the City Loop/Flinders Street; useful as a cheaper Myki-option into central Melbourne but slower and requires a transfer. Services run daily with typical SmartBus frequencies, and standard Myki fares apply.
Melbourne Airport taxis
on-demandmMetered taxis are available outside all terminals for direct trips to Melbourne CBD, with new booking kiosks at some terminals offering fixed-fare prepaid rides to city destinations. Travel time is typically 30–45 minutes depending on traffic and there is an airport taxi surcharge included in the fare.
Uber / DiDi / Ola (Melbourne Airport)
on-demandmApp-based rideshares (such as Uber, DiDi, Ola and others) pick up from designated zones near the terminals and provide direct service to Melbourne CBD. Fares vary by demand and time of day, and an airport rideshare access fee applies in addition to the quoted trip price.
SkyBus Melbourne City Express
Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00–1:00 with frequent departures and 24/7 coverage with reduced overnight frequency. Tickets are separate from Myki and connections to city trains and free CBD trams are available at Southern Cross.
Route 901 SmartBus + Metro train via Broadmeadows
PTV route 901 SmartBus from Melbourne Airport to Broadmeadows Station, then suburban trains to the City Loop/Flinders Street; useful as a cheaper Myki-option into central Melbourne but slower and requires a transfer. Services run daily with typical SmartBus frequencies, and standard Myki fares apply.
Melbourne Airport taxis
Metered taxis are available outside all terminals for direct trips to Melbourne CBD, with new booking kiosks at some terminals offering fixed-fare prepaid rides to city destinations. Travel time is typically 30–45 minutes depending on traffic and there is an airport taxi surcharge included in the fare.
Uber / DiDi / Ola (Melbourne Airport)
App-based rideshares (such as Uber, DiDi, Ola and others) pick up from designated zones near the terminals and provide direct service to Melbourne CBD. Fares vary by demand and time of day, and an airport rideshare access fee applies in addition to the quoted trip price.
Strikes · Night arrivals · Big luggage
coach
Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00–1:00 with frequent departures and 24/7 coverage with reduced overnight frequency. Tickets are separate from Myki and connections to city trains and free CBD trams are available at Southern Cross.
10-15m
bus
PTV route 901 SmartBus from Melbourne Airport to Broadmeadows Station, then suburban trains to the City Loop/Flinders Street; useful as a cheaper Myki-option into central Melbourne but slower and requires a transfer. Services run daily with typical SmartBus frequencies, and standard Myki fares apply.
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