How do most people get around in Australia?

Travel by Train With over 21,000 miles of tracks, train travel is convenient, but does take longer than flying. Australia has six popular rail lines that offer good service and beautiful scenery. The most popular journeys include the Tilt, the Indian Pacific, the NSW TrainLink, The Ghan, and the Spirit of the Outback.



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For those who can not or do not want to buy their own vehicle: do not panic! Australia has a large network of public transport, which is also relatively cheap. Travelling by bus or train can be fun, but it will take you a bit more time.

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If you really want to save money and travel cheaply, make some friends, rent a car or campervan, and drive around the country. This allows you to share the costs with others (and if you rent a campervan, gives you a place to sleep). It is much, much cheaper than any other travel option.

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“Sydney boasts a strong multimodal transport network, seamlessly connecting bus, train, and ferry,” the study's website reports, adding that the “fully automated metro system … is one of the world's most innovative transit systems”.

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Australian cities rate poorly on walkability and public transport access. Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide failed to meet health and sustainability thresholds when compared with some lower-income countries in the new Lancet Global Health series.

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Even with its diverse suburbs and attractions, Sydney is a straightforward city to get around. The metropolitan area offers a great network of public transport, roadways and cycling and walking paths. Just hop on a bus, train or ferry and start exploring.

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