How to get from Prahran to Somerton by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Prahran to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 5, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Prahran to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Prahran to Somerton

The distance between Prahran, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 32.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prahran to Somerton by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Prahran

Prahran is located at Prahran, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale).

Bus stations close to Prahran:

  • Barnato Gr/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Dandenong Rd/Orrong Rd (Armadale)
  • Alma Rd/Orrong Rd (St Kilda East)

Public transport stations close to Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Upfield
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 5, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Prahran to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 5 tram from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale)
    ID 18443
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Prahran to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Prahran to Somerton?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

  • Is there a direct tram between Prahran and Somerton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Prahran to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The 5 tram line goes from 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran to Melbourne University station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne University station near Somerton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Prahran to Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Prahran and Somerton in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Prahran to get to Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 5 tram from the 38-Orrong Rd/Dandenong Rd (Armadale) station near Prahran in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Prahran and Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Melbourne University stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Prahran to Somerton?

    The ride from Prahran to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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