Melbourne's public transport is the easiest and best way to get around the city.
Trams, trains and buses
Buy a Metcard for flexible travel between trains, trams and buses. You'll be able to use public transport in and around the city for just a few hours or all day.
Plan your trip, buy tickets online and download maps and timetables from Metlink Melbourne, the one stop shop for information about travelling on public transport (phone 131 638).
NightRider bus service
The NightRider is a late night bus service that operates on Fridays and Saturdays.
NightRider buses leave from safe locations in the CBD and make over 300 stops along ten NightRider routes.
Visit Metlink Melbourne for maps, timetables, tickets and route information.
City Circle Tram and Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle
The City Circle Tram and Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Bus to get you around to all the city’s major attractions for free.
The City Circle Tram is a free service around central Melbourne taking passengers past some of Melbourne's major attractions. Visit Metlink Melbourne for timetables and a route map.
Hop 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.
For more information visit that's melbourne, our website for everything to see and do in the city.
Bike Share
Bike sharing is a great way to get around the city as an alternative to driving. It's also healthier and more sustainable.
The first ten docking locations of the Melbourne Bike Share scheme are now available, with 100 bikes in service and more to come.
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