Rome2Rio

How to get fromElizabeth Street to Melbourne Zooby bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

Find Transport to Melbourne Zoo

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth Street to Melbourne Zoo by bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rdbus bus 505
    17 min
    $6

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Royal Park Stationtrain train Upfield
    19 min
    $6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth Street to Melbourne Zootaxi taxi 3.5 km
    5 min
    $13–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Elizabeth Street to Melbourne Zoowalk walk 3.5 km
    41 min

  5. Line 58 tram

    1. Take the tram from Queen Victoria Market/Peel St #9 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram tram 58
    20 min
    $6

  6. Bus via Royal Park Station/Poplar Rd

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Royal Park Station/Poplar Rdbus bus 505
    20 min
    $6

  7. Line 19 tram

    1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Visy Park/Royal Pde #16tram tram 19
    22 min
    $6

  8. Line 19 tram, line 58 tram

    1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9tram tram 19 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Flemington Rd/Peel St #12 to State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park #25tram tram 58
    29 min
    $12

Elizabeth Street to Melbourne Zoo by bus and foot

Calendar514Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Elizabeth Street to Melbourne Zoo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2.9 km
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Elizabeth Street, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Zoo, VIC, Australia?

Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Royal Park Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 12 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There