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 Public transport 

Melbourne's public transport is the easiest and best way to get around the city.

Image of a tram going up Collins StreetPre-purchase your Metcard for flexible travel between trains, trams and buses, including NightRider - Melbourne's after midnight bus service.

Metcards include the City Saver Metcard, offering a single journey between any two stations, and the Sunday Saver, which allows unlimited travel across Zones 1 and 2 on Sundays for only $3.10.

You can also save on the weekend with the 5 x Weekend Daily ticket. Designed to provide you with five days of Saturday or Sunday travel for only $3 per day. Buy a ticket for $15 for a more flexible way to travel.

Purchase your Metcard tickets online with free delivery; retail outlets displaying the blue Metcard sign; the MetShop at Melbourne Town Hall; on public transport services or by calling the Metcard helpline on 1800 652 313.

For more information on trains, trams and buses, as well as accessibility for people with special needs visit Metlink or call 131 638.

There’s also the City Circle Tram and Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Bus to get you around to all the city’s major attractions for free.

SkyBus can get you to and from Melbourne Airport in 20 minutes, with hassle-free transfers to your city hotel.

 Free City Circle Tram

City City TramThe City Circle Tram is a free service around central Melbourne taking passengers down bustling streets, past some of Melbourne's major attractions.
City Circle route and timetable 

 Free Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle

Melbourne City Tourist ShuttleHop on and hop off the free shuttle bus at any of the stops at key city destinations. Running daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle 


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