How to get from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra in South Yarra, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 58 tram from 14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville) station to 127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 58
58
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 1320
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd (Parkville)
    ID 3173
    36 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5858
    Wait for tram
    58
    Toorak
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra)
    Ride to tram station
    127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra)
    ID 2565
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra in South Yarra, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Melbourne Central station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 1320
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3905
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 9
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra

The distance between Melbourne Airport, South Yarra and South Yarra, South Yarra is approximately 27.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Yarra – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Yarra, South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, South Yarra and the nearest public transport station is Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra).

Train stations close to South Yarra:

  • South Yarra

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra in South Yarra, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 478 bus from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Melbourne Central station to South Yarra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine)
    4.75 km • 62 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 375585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 1320
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 3905
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 9
    Ride to train station South Yarra
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 58.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and South Yarra?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra?

    The 478 bus line goes from Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) station near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal to Airport West Sc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 tram lines till Airport West Sc station near South Yarra in South Yarra.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport to South Yarra by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal and South Yarra in South Yarra by bus and tram is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to South Yarra?

    Get on the 478 bus from the Melrose Dr/Watson Dr (Tullamarine) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne Airport - Bal.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and South Yarra?

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc station, which is closest to South Yarra in South Yarra.

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