Brisbane's public transport system is provided by rail, buses, ferries and taxis.
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The best way to get around Brisbane is by public transportation. Thanks to the combination of buses, ferries, trams and trains operated by TransLink, the central business district and outer suburbs are easy to reach.
Free Brisbane City servicesGet around Brisbane's inner-city areas easily on one our FREE bus or ferry services: Spring Hill Loop - bus route 30: operates weekdays to link the Brisbane City and Spring Hill precincts, including St Andrews War Memorial Hospital and Central station.
go cards are the cheapest, most efficient way to get around Brisbane. Purchase a card from newsagents or ticket kiosks at stations and top up either in-store, online or at machines at most stations. Then all you need to do is tap onto your bus, train or ferry (look for the go card sign) and tap off when you leave.
If you are just looking to see some of Brisbane's main sites and do a little city exploring, two or three days is more than enough time to enjoy this wonderful town. But if you are looking to head out of town and see some of the awesome attractions in the wider region, a week would be perfect.
The long distances between stops and the lower density of the Bay Area mean that the trains run with fewer passengers, and the agency charges much higher fares, asking riders to pay a larger share. Between 2002 and 2011, Metrorail has had an average farebox recovery ratio of 62.2% and has ranged from 58.1% to 67.7%.