Public Transport: Brisbane is the hub for the integrated south-east Queensland Public Transport system that extends from Noosa to Coolangatta and west to Helidon. Brisbane's state owned public transport system includes buses, trains and ferries on the Brisbane River, all operated by TransLink.
TransInfo provide a great online system for checking the best route and planning connecting transport. To check out the best way to get from A to B by bus, train and ferry, visit the TransInfo Journey Planner.
Bus: Buses service all of Brisbane's suburbs. Most services operate to and from the Brisbane CBD. Get your tickets from bus and ferry operators, newsagents and City Council Customer Service Centres. Children under five years travel free and those aged five to fifteen years travel for half price.
Ferry: CityCat services operate up and down the Brisbane River from 5.50am to 10.30pm every day. Buy your tickets and timetables from bus and ferry operators, newsagents, and Brisbane City Council Customer Service Centres.
Rail: Citytrain rail services extend from the centre of Brisbane south to Beenleigh and Robina on the Gold Coast, north to Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Caboolture and Gympie, east to Cleveland and west to Ipswich and Rosewood.
Taxi: Both Yellow Cabs (phone 131924) and Black & White Cabs (phone 133222) service Brisbane and surrounding areas. Within the Brisbane CBD, taxi ranks are located near most major hotels. Brisbane's inner city NightLink services offer extra public transport security on Fridays and Saturdays.
There is a surcharge for ordering a maxicab or Business Class taxi. Taxis with wheelchair lifts are available on request. Most taxis offer EFTPOS and credit card payment facilities. An additional fee is charged for all taxis leaving the Roma Street Transit Centre and the Brisbane Domestic and International Airports.
Tourist services: There is a free Council bus service that circles the Brisbane CBD and provides a convenient way to access some of Brisbane's shopping precincts and attractions such as the City Botanic Gardens, Queen St Mall, Riverside Centre, QUT and King George's Square. For more information about this service, visit the Council's website and click on services & transport info.
To and from Brisbane Airport: Brisbane's main airport is located approximately 15-20 minutes drive (13 km) from Brisbane CBD, 75 minutes drive from the Gold Coast and 105 minutes drive from the Sunshine Coast. Airport transfers are readily available from the airport and there is a regular train and bus service straight to the city. Visit the Information Desk found in both the International and Domestic terminals for help with transfers. The Brisbane AirTrain is a direct rail link to the city and Brisbane airport.
An additional fee is charged for all taxis leaving the Roma Street Transit Centre and the Brisbane Domestic and International Airports.
Suggested Travel Itineraries: self drive, walks, guided tours and public transport
