How to get from Melbourne Central to Southbank by tram?

By tram

Take one direct tram from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne: take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

13minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 6
6
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 5

Take one direct tram from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne: take the 5 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

13minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern (Burke Road)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Southbank

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melbourne and Southbank, Melbourne is approximately 1.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Southbank by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Southbank, Melbourne

Southbank is located at Southbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank).

Train stations close to Southbank:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Southbank:

  • Victorian College Of the Arts/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)
  • City Rd/Southbank Bvd (Southbank)

Related Routes

Alternative route by tram via 5

Take one direct tram from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne: take the 5 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

13minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 5
5
Walk to Southbank
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Malvern (Burke Road)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd (Southbank)
    ID 19500
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Southbank
    Walk to
    Southbank
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Southbank?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Southbank?

    The alternative route takes 13 minutes, using Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct tram between Melbourne Central and Southbank in Melbourne?

    Yes, there is a direct tram going from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne in 13 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central to Glen Iris station near Southbank in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central and Southbank in Melbourne by tram is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Melbourne Central to get to Southbank in Melbourne?

    Get on the 6 tram from the 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Melbourne Central and Southbank in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Glen Iris station, which is closest to Southbank in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne?

    The first train from Melbourne Central to Southbank in Melbourne is Sunbury - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 00:08.

  • How much is the tram fare from Melbourne Central to Southbank?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Southbank costs A$5.30.

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