How to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the 70 tram from Spencer St/Flinders St #1 station to Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 #7b station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus and tram schedule from Melbourne Airport MEL may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and tram schedule to Rod Laver Arena on the Moovit app.

67min
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Tram - 70
70
Walk to Rod Laver Arena
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
    ID 45511
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 23175
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Spencer St/Flinders St #1
    ID 21231
    660 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 #7b
    ID 18108
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rod Laver Arena
    Walk to
    Rod Laver Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena

The distance between Melbourne Airport MEL, Melbourne and Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne is approximately 26.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Tram timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena

To check the bus and tram timetable from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melbourne Airport MEL) and destination (Rod Laver Arena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Tram line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport MEL and Rod Laver Arena?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station near Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport MEL to Rod Laver Arena by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport MEL to get to Rod Laver Arena?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr stop near Melbourne Airport MEL in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport MEL and Rod Laver Arena?

    Get off the bus at the Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St station, which is closest to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

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