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Melbourne Airport to Southbank Transfers
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Airport Transfer to Southbank
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MAT Chauffeur Services provides private transfers between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Southbank, about 26 km away. Your chauffeur meets you at arrivals and drives you straight to your address, whether that is Crown, Arts Centre Melbourne, NGV International, a riverside hotel, an apartment tower or your office.
- Direct, private transfer with no shared stops
- About 25 minutes in normal traffic
- Live flight tracking for airport pickups
- 60 minutes free waiting after your flight lands
- Exact fare confirmed before you book
- Available 24/7, including early and late flights
Enter your Southbank pickup or drop off address in the form to see your exact fare before you book.
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Southbank
VIC 3006
Southbank Local Knowledge
We Know Southbank
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We Know Southbank
Like a Local
Whether you are checking into a riverside hotel, heading to a show or arriving home to your apartment tower, your chauffeur knows the way. Southbank's venues each have their own set down points, so we plan the last part of every trip around your exact address and the right entrance.
Postcode
Southbank VIC 3006
Town Centre
Southbank Promenade along the Yarra, from Princes Bridge to Crown
Key Destinations
Arts Centre Melbourne, NGV International, Crown Melbourne and Melbourne Recital Centre
Key Roads
St Kilda Road, Kings Way, City Road and Southbank Boulevard
Travel Time and Route
Melbourne Airport to Southbank Travel Information
Southbank is about 26 km by road from Melbourne Airport. Most transfers follow the Tullamarine Freeway (M2) and CityLink over the Bolte Bridge, then leave the West Gate Freeway near Kings Way for the short run into Southbank. The last few minutes depend on where you are going, such as the Crown hotels, the arts precinct or an apartment tower.
Typical Travel Time
Allow about 25 minutes in normal traffic. Weekday peak hours can add 15 minutes or more.
Busy Traffic Periods
Traffic on CityLink, the West Gate Freeway and Kings Way is heaviest on weekday mornings and evenings. Show nights, major events and the ongoing arts precinct works can change access around the theatres, so your chauffeur checks live traffic and adjusts the route.
Your Exact Journey
Enter your Southbank address in the booking form to see your exact fare and journey before you book.
Travel times are a guide only and depend on your exact address, traffic and road conditions.
Private Transfer Fares
Melbourne Airport to Southbank Fares
Private transfer fares from Melbourne Airport to Southbank for all five vehicle options. Every fare is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group travels together for one price.
| Vehicle | One way fare |
|---|---|
| Premium FlexibleBest value4 passengers · 2 bags | $110 |
| Luxury Sedan4 passengers · 2 bags | $125 |
| SUV / People Mover4 passengers · 4 bags | $135 |
| Family People Mover6 passengers · 6 bags | $150 |
| Luxury Van6 passengers · 6 bags | $160 |
- These are exact fixed fares, confirmed in your quote before you book.
- Fares are one way, per vehicle, and include tolls, GST and airport parking.
- Event day fares are $35 higher on selected dates, including Melbourne Cup, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and Grand Prix weekend.
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What's Included
Every Southbank Airport Transfer Includes
Flight Monitoring
We track your flight from take off to landing. If it arrives early or late, your chauffeur adjusts the pickup time to match.
60 Min Free Wait
You get 60 minutes of free waiting time from when your flight lands, so there is time to clear customs and collect your bags.
Meet and Greet
Your chauffeur meets you inside Melbourne Airport arrivals with a name sign, helps with your luggage and drives you straight to your Southbank address.
Tolls, GST and airport parking are included in your fare.
Simple and Fast
Book in 3 Easy Steps
Enter Your Trip Details
Choose Melbourne Airport, then enter your Southbank pickup or drop off address with your travel date and time.
Choose Your Vehicle
Pick from Premium Flexible, Luxury Sedan, SUV / People Mover, Family People Mover or Luxury Van, and see your exact fare before you choose.
Confirm Your Booking
Add your contact and flight details and confirm. You receive your booking confirmation straight away.
Southbank Arrival Guide
Popular Southbank Drop Off Areas
Arts Centre Melbourne
Under its golden spire at 100 St Kilda Road, Arts Centre Melbourne includes the Theatres Building and Hamer Hall. Set down is easiest in the outside lanes of St Kilda Road or in the Arts Centre car park, entered from Kavanagh Street or Southbank Boulevard.
Arts Centre Getting HereNGV International
NGV International is right next door on St Kilda Road, and its recommended taxi and rideshare drop off points are outside Arts Centre Melbourne. Accessible tram stops are directly outside the gallery.
NGV Visitor InformationMelbourne Recital Centre
On the corner of Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, the Recital Centre has a drop off bay right outside its Sturt Street entrance. For a step free set down, Dodds Street beside Southbank Theatre is the better choice.
Recital Centre Transport GuideCrown Melbourne
Crown at 8 Whiteman Street is home to three hotels: Crown Towers, Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade. Crown Towers' main entrance faces Queens Bridge Street, and the car parks are reached from Haig Street and Kings Way.
Crown Hotels
Southbank Transfer FAQs
Southbank Transfer FAQs
Quick answers about private transfers between Melbourne Airport and Southbank.
Book NowHow long does it take from Melbourne Airport to Southbank?
About 25 minutes in normal traffic. Southbank is about 26 km from Melbourne Airport by road, mostly on the Tullamarine Freeway, CityLink and West Gate Freeway. Weekday peak hours can add 15 minutes or more, and your exact address also makes a difference.
How much is a Melbourne Airport to Southbank transfer?
See the fare table above for the price of each of our five vehicles. Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and include tolls, GST and airport parking. Southbank fares are exact fixed fares, confirmed in your quote before you book.
Is the fare per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. Everyone in your group travels together for one fare. Choose the vehicle that fits your group and luggage, from up to 4 passengers in a Premium Flexible or Luxury Sedan to up to 6 passengers in a Family People Mover or Luxury Van.
Which Southbank addresses can I book?
Any Southbank address, including the Crown hotels, Arts Centre Melbourne, NGV International, apartment towers and offices. Enter the full street address so the booking form can show the right fare.
Can you take me from Southbank to Melbourne Airport?
Yes. We drive in both directions. Book Melbourne Airport to Southbank for your arrival, or a pickup from your Southbank hotel, apartment or office for your departing flight.
What happens if my flight arrives early or is delayed?
We track your flight and move your pickup time to match the actual landing time. You also get 60 minutes of free waiting time from when your flight lands.
Where will my chauffeur meet me at Melbourne Airport?
Inside the arrivals area, holding a name sign. Your chauffeur helps with your luggage and takes you straight to the car for the direct trip to Southbank.
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